The Ashes of rugby league will return after a 22-year hiatus, with Australia touring England at the end of the year. The three-Test series between the Kangaroos and England was announced on Wednesday night, marking the first Ashes series since 2003. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFLNRL The test series will be played in October and November, following the conclusion of the NRL and Super League seasons. Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys said in a statement the tour was part of the commission's support for growing the game in England. "We are proud to revive one of the great rugby league traditions with the first Ashes series and Kangaroo Tour of England in 22 years," he said. "Kangaroo Tours are an iconic part of rugby league folklore and have always delivered thrilling contests. The current generation of Kangaroos players have never experienced the magic of a Kangaroo Tour, and I'm delighted that they will have a chance to cement their own legacy alongside the greats of the past." Iconic England stadium Wembley will host the first test, before the tour moves to the the north of the country. The new Everton Stadium in Liverpool will host the second Test, before moving east to Yorkshire for the final Test at Headingley in Leeds. "The Kangaroos have not toured the UK since 2003 and this series will take international Rugby League to the next level," NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said. "The Ashes has such a storied history, with so many legendary moments that make up the fabric of rugby league across multiple generations. A Kangaroo tour unites the rugby league southern and northern hemispheres and is an incredible opportunity to grow the international game." International rugby league has experienced a revival over the past decade with the emergence of Pacific nations challenging traditional heavyweights Australia and New Zealand. Samoa was a finalist at the 2022 World Cup, while Tonga had made the semifinal in the previous edition. Samoa toured England for the first time last year. First Test — Saturday, October 25, Wembley Stadium, London Second Test — Saturday, November 1, Everton Stadium, Liverpool Third Test — Saturday, November 8, Headingley Stadium, Leeds