Fanatics Kangaroo Tour 2025 with Kenty & Chimes
From AUD 9,990/pp
Join Kenty & Chimes on Fanatics Kangaroo supporters tour of England, limited early bird places now available!
After a 20-year hiatus the men’s Rugby League Ashes between Australia and England is finally set for a comeback in October & November 2025!
Our tour is hosted by our very own Fanatics TV hosts Paul Kent and Steve 'Chimes' Gillis who will be with us throughout to offer us their insights into the Kangaroos ahead of each match!
The tour includes all three Ashes Rugby League Tests plus sightseeing in London, Cork, Kilkenny, Dublin, Liverpool, Manchester & Leeds.
What's more, as an official sub-agent for the English Premier League, Champions League & Europa League, our tour offers the unique opportunity to attend the likes of Liverpool FC, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City & Chelsea FC at some of the most famous stadiums in world sport *.
Fanatics Tour
Having been there back in 2003 to see Darren Lockyer’s team take out the series 3-0, plus plenty of Tri-Nations series and World Cups since, we can’t wait to get back to England to get behind the Kangaroos and mix it up with the local fans in London and the North!Our tour includes:
- 4-star hotel accommodation throughout including breakfasts
- Official licenced Category 1 match tickets to all three Ashes Tests
- Return stadium transfers for all 3 Tests
- Option to add English Premier League, UEFA Champions League & Europa League fixtures*
- Sightseeing in London, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Dublin, Liverpool, Manchester & Leeds
- All intercity flights, airport transfers & coach travel as per tour itinerary
- Tour hosted by Paul Kent and Steve Gillis
Tour Hosted by Kenty & Chimes
Our tour is hostel by Fanatics.TV’s very own Kenty & Chimes. Paul Kent has been working in rugby league journalism for over 25 years and is today one of the most well-known voices in the game. Steve ‘Chimes’ Gillis has been a player agent for over 40 years and has a story for nearly every player going around.
Both Kenty and Chimes have regular shows on Fanatics.TV and will be the perfect tour hosts thanks to their knowledge of the game and players.
The Rugby League Ashes
First contested in 1908, Rugby League Ashes series were a regular event through until the early 2000s when larger multi-nation tournaments took over the international calendar.An Australia v England series was scheduled for 2020 until covid put a stop to international travel, now 2025 will see the restart of this traditional rivalry. Of 39 past series played the Kangaroos have a slender 20-19 lead in series wins so it will all be to play for in 2025!
English Football
Fanatics is an official English & European football ticket agent and we will have options available to include fixtures as part of the tour. We’ve been running groups to the Premier League, Champions League and European competitions for over 20 years and know how to experience the best of English soccer. Match details for the 2025/26 season are still to be finalised, once these are announced we will have options for adding a match to your booking.Flights & Insurance
International flights from Australia are not included in our packages and should be booked separately online or through your travel agent. We can also look at some options for you, contact our office for details.Travel insurance is strongly advised for all tour members. See www.nibtravelinsurance.com.au, www.covermore.com.au or your travel agent for details.
Tour Payments
Payments are required as follows:- At the time of booking a 25% deposit is due
- An additional 25% instalment is due by 1 July
- The final balance of your booking is due by 1 August
Any Questions?
Email our office at [email protected] if you have any questions about the tour.Inclusions
Accommodation
- Three nights London (24-27 October)
- Two nights Cork (27-29 October)
- Two nights Dublin (29-31 October)
- Five nights Liverpool (31 October-5 November)
- Two nights Manchester (5-7 November)
- Two nights Leeds (7-9 November)
- Breakfast daily
Rugby League Ashes
- Saturday 25 October: England v Australia, Category 1 seats Wembley Stadium, London
- Saturday 1 November: England v Australia, Category 1 seats Everton Stadium, Liverpool
- Saturday 8 November: England v Australia, Category 1 seats Headingley Stadium, Leeds
English Soccer*
- Sunday 26 October: TBC (pending 2025/26 match schedule)
- Sunday 2 November: TBC (pending 2025/26 match schedule)
- Plus possible UEFA Champions Leage & Europa League matches on 4/5/6 November
Plus
- Tour hosted by Paul Kent and Steve Gillis
- Ring of Kerry & Kilkenny tours
- Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse
- Anfield Stadium tour
- Experienced local tour guides
- Fanatics tour merchandise
- Tour & match-day transfers
Itinerary
Friday 24 October - London Arrival
Hotel details and our pre-departure tour documents will be sent three weeks before the tour gets underway. Additional nights in London are available to add during the booking process.
This evening Chimes and Kenty will get the group together at our hotel bar in anticipation of a massive couple of weeks ahead!
Overnight: London
Saturday 25 October - First Ashes Test
Today we travel to London’s magnificent Wembley Stadium for the first Rugby League Ashes Test.
England v Australia, Wembley Stadium, London, 2:30pm
Tonight we’ll (hopefully) be celebrating an Aussie win at the pick of London’s Saturday night locations!
Overnight: London
Sunday 26 October - Optional English Premier League Match*
This morning is free to explore the English capital. London has an incredible array of things to see and do including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge London, shopping along Oxford Street and plenty of drinking holes!
As soon as the 2025/26 EPL match day schedule is confirmed we will be in touch with options for attending a match today, stay tuned for details!
Overnight: London
Monday 27 October - Cork
This morning we fly to the southern Irish city of Cork. Saint Finbar founded a monastery on the south bank of the River Lee approximately 1,400 years ago and a settlement grew around the monastery. Cork slowly grew during the late middle ages and enjoyed a golden age during the seventeenth century providing butter to ships which plied the North Atlantic.
From a small merchant town, Cork has grown into a cosmopolitan and vibrant city second only to Dublin in size and importance.
Overnight: Cork
Tuesday 28 October - Ring of Kerry
Today is an Irish touring highlight as we travel the famous Ring of Kerry. First we stop at Blarney Castle, home of the famous Blarney Stone. We then continue along the Ring of Kerry, a scenic route around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry taking in rugged coastal landscapes, rural seaside villages, and the towns of Killarney, Kenmare and Sneem.
This evening we’ll kick back at our local pub and share a pint of Cork’s very own Murphy’s Irish Stout.
Overnight: Cork
Wednesday 29 October - Kilkenny & Dublin
Today we drive to the Irish capital of Dublin. Along the way we stop in the historic city of Kilkenny where we’ll visit the medieval castle and enjoy the local brew over lunch before continuing on to Dublin.
After checking in at our hotel we will take a walking tour of the downtown area ending at Dublin’s famous Temple Bar district.
Overnight: Dublin
Thursday 30 October - Guinness Storehouse
Today we have time to look around downtown Dublin before we head to the Guinness Storehouse to learn (and sample) some of Ireland’s most famous product.
Overnight: Dublin
Friday 31 October - Liverpool
We depart Ireland today for Liverpool in northern England ahead of tomorrow’s Second Test. After checking in at our hotel the afternoon is free to explore the compact city centre.
This evening join our tour leader as we head to some of Liverpool’s world famous nightspots including the world famous Cavern Club.
Overnight: Liverpool
Saturday 1 November - Second Ashes Test
Chimes and Kenty will be on hand again at our pre-match function with an exclusive preview of the match. We then head to the stunning Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. The stadium opened earlier this year and will be an incredible venue for rugby league!
England v Australia, Everton Stadium, Liverpool 2:30pm
After the match get set for another night of entertainment in downtown Liverpool!
Overnight: Liverpool
Sunday 2 November - Optional English Premier League or Championship Football Match*
Today is our second opportunity to attend an English Premier League match and with multiple teams located in the Liverpool & Manchester area this will be a big one!
Overnight: Liverpool
Monday 3 November - Anfield Stadium Tour
Today we take a stadium tour of one of the most famous grounds in world sport, Liverpool FC’s Anfield. Home to Liverpool since their inception in 1892, the ground has a capacity of over 60,000 and has seen plenty of historic moments!
Overnight: Liverpool
Tuesday 4 November - Optional Champions League Match*
This evening brings on the UEFA Champions League. Potential fixtures this evening include Liverpool FC at Anfield Stadium, Manchester City at Emirates Stadium, and also the English Championship. Whichever local fixture is most suitable we will have options to attend*, or simply settle into the pick of the local sports bars to watch the action over a beer with the locals.
Overnight: Liverpool
Wednesday 5 November - Manchester
We travel up the M62 to Manchester ready to explore the northern English heartland.
The unofficial ‘Capital of the North’, Manchester is known for its influence on England’s industry and music, as well as its world-renowned sporting connections. Manchester is the most visited city in England by overseas visitors after London, and a multitude of shopping, cultural and entertainment options are on hand for us to explore!
Tonight we’ll get stuck into Manchester’s famed university nightlife district along Oxford Road.
Overnight: Manchester
Thursday 6 November - Manchester
Today is yours to explore more of Manchester’s cultural and sporting heritage. Popular sights include the canals of the medieval Castlefield district, Manchester Cathedral and the shops around Piccadilly Gardens, Deansgate and The Avenue.
In addition to its status as a driving force of English industry, Manchester is also synonymous with the country’s sporting history. The National Football Museum is a short walk from the town centre and stadium tours are available at Old Trafford and Manchester City’s Emirates Stadium.
Overnight: Manchester
Friday 7 November - Leeds
Today we travel to our final destination, Leeds. The largest city in West Yorkshire, Leeds is known for its shopping, nightlife, universities, and sports. The city features a mix of Georgian, Victorian, 20th and 21st century architecture and many museums, cafés, restaurants and theatres.
Leeds’ redeveloped industrial area around Call Lane is famed for its bars and live music venues under converted railway arches. The old town’s Kirkgate Market features hundreds of indoor and outdoor stalls.
Overnight: Leeds
Saturday 8 November - Third Ashes Test
Once again, today features Chimes and Kenty giving their match preview at our pre-game function before we travel out to Headingley Stadium, home of the Leeds Rhinos, for the Ashes series decider.
England v Australia, Headingley Stadium, Leeds 2:30pm
Win, lose or draw tonight will be a chance to celebrate together with the local fans!
Overnight: Leeds
Sunday 9 November - Tour Departure
Our tour ends this morning, contact our office if you would like to add extra nights to your stay in Leeds.
* Tour packages do not include English football (soccer) match tickets. Once the match schedules and prices for the English Championship, Premier League and UEFA club competitions are announced will contact tour members with options to add these to your package.
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