Shaun Wane names squad for Third ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes Test

England Head Coach Shaun Wane aims to finish the Ashes Series strongly at Headingley as he confirms his 19-player squad for the third and final ABK Rugby League Beer Ashes Test at AMT Headingley Stadium on Saturday, 8 November, with a 2:30 p.m. kick-off.

Key Squad Updates

Joe Burgess, a standout in Hull KR’s treble-winning 2025 season, joins the 19-player group for the first time in the series. It marks his first England appearance since the 2015 win over New Zealand during his early Wigan years.
Burgess replaces Dom Young, who broke his foot late in the second Test defeat to Australia at Everton.
Leeds centre Harry Newman has been selected and could feature in his home stadium for the first time in this series. His previous international appearance was also at AMT Headingley, where England completed a 2–0 win against Samoa in 2024.
Newman’s teammate Kallum Watkins remains the most experienced player with 30 England caps, and he is set for his first Test outing at Headingley.
Leeds prop Mikolaj Oledzki keeps his place in the squad after solid performances in prior matches.
John Bateman continues to recover from an ankle injury sustained before the Second Test and is unavailable.

“England Head Coach Shaun Wane has named his 19-player squad for the third and final ABK Rugby League Beer Ashes Test at AMT Headingley Stadium on Saturday 8 November, 2:30 p.m. kick-off.”

Summary

Shaun Wane looks to close the 2025 Ashes Series on a high at Headingley, with new inclusions Joe Burgess and Harry Newman offering key changes to England’s lineup.

Author’s Summary: Wane's refreshed England squad, featuring Burgess and Newman, seeks redemption and momentum in the final Ashes clash at Headingley.

The Home of Rugby League — 2025-11-06