Having lost the series with a game to spare and ceded the stage to Reece Walsh, hosts England are in danger of letting the first Rugby League Ashes series in 22 years pass them by – not just on the pitch but off it too. With England making their Test 3 preparations 50 miles away in Wigan, the Kangaroos have seized the opportunity to rub shoulders with the locals and turn Headlingley into a home from home.
It’s not Shaun Wane’s fault that, before this series, England were last in action a year ago, and that Test 3 may end up being their final game before the 2026 World Cup. The blame for that (and the bizarre decision to play the opener in London) lies firmly with the Rugby Football League. But one try from two games doesn’t meet the bare minimum, especially as that solitary effort was a garbage-time consolation.
They were better last weekend, dominating both possession and territory and forcing mistakes from the tourists, but all they had to show for it was a pair of first-half penalties from the boot of Harry Smith. They didn’t manage to get on the scoreboard at all after the interval, even with a man advantage when Walsh was sin-binned late on.
Perhaps the most concerning element of the display, however, is how England went close through Dom Young and then Morgan Knowles, only to fall apart so emphatically, allowing Cameron Munster and Hudson Young to score within four minutes of each other. A clean sweep would be a devastating outcome.
Read on below for a complete guide to where to watch Rugby League Ashes Test 3 live streams online, on TV and potentially for free.
All three games of the Rugby League Ashes are available to watch for free courtesy of BBC iPlayer in the UK and 9Now in Australia.
Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were right at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.
England squad: AJ Brimson, Joe Burgess, Daryl Clark, Herbie Farnworth, Tom Johnstone, Mikey Lewis, Harry Newman, Mikolaj Oledzi, George Williams (c), Harry Smith, Mike McMeeken, Jez Litten, Matty Lees, Kai Pearce-Paul, Kallum Watkins, Morgan Knowles, Owen Trout, Alex Walmsley, Morgan Smithies
Australia XIII: Reece Walsh, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Kotoni Staggs, Gehamat Shibasaki, Josh Addo-Carr, Cameron Munster, Nathan Cleary, Patrick Carrigan, Harry Grant, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Angus Crichton, Hudson Young, Isaah Yeo (c)
Interchanges: Tom Dearden, Lindsay Collins, Reuben Cotter, Keaon Koloamatangi
In the US, Test 3 of the 2025 Rugby League Ashes series is being shown on Fox Soccer Plus on tape-delay, at 2.30pm ET / 11.30am PT on Saturday, November 8.
If you don’t have the channel on cable, Fox Soccer Plus is available through the International Sports Plus add-on on Fubo TV. Plans start from $84.99/month after a 7-day FREE trial, though new users get $20 off their first month. The add-on is an additional $6.99.
If you’re traveling outside of the US, you can make use of NordVPN to catch the action.
As explained above, rugby league fans in the UK can watch Test 3 of the 2025 Ashes series for FREE on BBC One, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer is free to use (with a valid TV licence) and works across a wide range of devices including smart TVs, laptops, games consoles, mobile phones, tablets and streaming sticks.
Away from the UK right now? Use NordVPN to stream Rugby League Ashes Test 3 from abroad.
Test 3 of the 2025 Ashes series is free-to-air in Australia, on Channel 9 and the 9Now streaming platform.
The game is also being televised on Fox League 502 via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
If you’re currently out of Australia but want to watch a Rugby League Ashes Test 3 live stream, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
The 2025 Rugby League Ashes appears to have slipped through the cracks in Canada.
If you’re a Brit or an Aussie in Canada, however, a VPN will help you tune in. NordVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NordVPN review.
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters has streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all things Rugby League Ashes on their official social media channels on YouTube (@BBCSport / @WWOS / @KayoSportasAU) and Instagram (@BBCSport / @WWOS / @KayoSports).
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Having lost the series with a game to spare and ceded the stage to Reece Walsh, hosts England are in danger of letting the first Rugby League Ashes series in 22 years pass them by – not just on the pitch but off it too. With England making their Test…
