Fanatics Kangaroo Tour with Paul Kent
From AUD 9,990/pp
Join Paul Kent on our Kangaroo supporters tour of England!
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 host Paul Kent who will be with us throughout to offer his insights into the Kangaroos ahead of each match!
We have a fully inclusive tour option including 16 nights accommodation, intercity and match transfers as well as two & three-weekend match packages where you can do your own thing during the week before meeting us at the next Test match host city.
What's more, as an official sub-agent for the English Premier League, Champions League & Europa League, Fanatics' 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 *.
Tour Options
We were there back in 2003 to see Darren Lockyer’s team take out the series 3-0 and we have over 20 years’ experience in organising tours and events throughout the UK and Europe. Fanatics groups have been at every Tri-Nations series and Rugby League World Cup held in the UK since.We also run football tours including England’s biggest teams and we are an official ticket agent for the Premier League, Championship and Champions League. 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!
Fully inclusive tour includes:
- 4-star hotel accommodation throughout including breakfasts
- Official licenced 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, Liverpool & Manchester
- All intercity transfers
- Tour hosted by Paul Kent
Weekend match packages include:
- Two nights (Friday-Sunday) 4-star hotel accommodation including breakfasts each weekend
- Official licenced match tickets to all three Ashes Tests
- Return stadium transfers for all 3 Tests
Tour Hosted by Paul Kent
Our tour is hostel by Fanatics.TV’s very own Paul Kent. Paul has been working in rugby league journalism for over 25 years and is today one of the most well-known voices in the game.
Kenty has two regular shows on Fanatics.TV and will be the perfect tour host thanks to his 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
Our fully inclusive tour option requires a 25% deposit at the time of booking with an additional 25% instalment due by 1 July and the final balance due by 1 August.Weekend match packages require a 50% deposit on booking with the balance due by 1 August.
Any Questions?
Email our office at [email protected] if you have any questions about the tour.Inclusions
Fully Inclusive Tour
Accommodation
- Seven nights London (24-31 October)
- Six nights Liverpool (31 October-6 November)
- Three nights Leeds (6-9 November)
- Breakfast daily
Rugby League Ashes
- Saturday 25 October: England v Australia, Wembley Stadium, London
- Saturday 1 November: England v Australia, Everton Stadium, Liverpool
- Saturday 8 November: England v Australia, 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
- Anfield Stadium tour
- Fanatics tour merchandise
- Intercity & match-day transfers
Weekend Match Packages
Accommodation
- Two nights London (24-26 October)
- Two nights Liverpool (31 October-2 November)
- Two nights Leeds (7-9 November)
- Breakfast daily
Rugby League Ashes
- Saturday 25 October: England v Australia, Wembley Stadium, London
- Saturday 1 November: England v Australia, Everton Stadium, Liverpool
- Saturday 8 November: England v Australia, Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Plus
- Fanatics tour merchandise
- Intercity & match-day transfers
Tour 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 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-Friday 31 October - London
During the week we have four days to explore the incredible UK capital. For the first time visitor the sights of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Leicester Square are a must. The city has an enormous array of sightseeing, entertainment, dining, shopping and live shows to keep even regular visitors entertained.
Evenings offer an ideal chance to take in a West End show or simply enjoy an English pub dinner with a couple of pints of ale in a traditional London pub.
Mid-week the English League Cup round-of-16 will be played and once fixtures are announced we will have details on any local matches.
Overnight: London
Friday 31 October - Liverpool
We travel to 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
Kenty will be on hand again pre-match with an exclusive preview. We then head to the stunning new 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 Day Tour
Today we take a tour of nearby Manchester. The city is known for its influence on England’s industry and music, as well as its world-renowned sporting connections.
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: Liverpool
Thursday 6 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.
Overnight: Leeds
Friday 7 November - Leeds
Leeds’s 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 Kenty giving his match preview 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.
Packages
AUD 9,990
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