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Australia Dominates England 26-6 in Rugby Ashes Opener

10/25/2025

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The Australian national rugby league team defeated the England national rugby league team at Wembley Stadium 26-6 to take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes.
Reece Walsh scored two tries, Angus Crichton added two, and Nathan Cleary converted four attempts and one penalty.
England head coach Shaun Wane called the loss "torture" and said the side must improve before the November 1 match at Everton.

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The Australian national rugby league team defeated the England national rugby league team at Wembley Stadium 26-6 to take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes.
Reece Walsh scored two tries, Angus Crichton added two, and Nathan Cleary converted four attempts and one penalty.
England head coach Shaun Wane called the loss "torture" and said the side must improve before the November 1 match at Everton.