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The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Rugby League star Jack Welsby says England will ‘whitewash' Australia in the Ashes this Autumn
ENGLAND back Jack Welsby has full belief in the Three Lions this Autumn - but said he will be 'nervous' ahead of the series. The Rugby League Ashes returns for the first time in 22 years, and is set to kick-off at Wembley Stadium on October 25. Advertisement 5 Jack Welsby will be aiming to guide England to a 3-0 victory in the Rugby League Ashes Credit: SWpix 5 Welsby (right) has said he will feel 'nervous' ahead of the huge clash against Australia Credit: SWpix 5 Jack Welsby's St Helens side upset Australian Penrith in 2023 Credit: Getty St Helens back Welsby knows all about upsetting the Kangaroos, with his St Helens side picking up an improbable victory over Penrith in the 2023, Welsby scoring the opening try that day. The Three Lions have not beaten Australia since 2016, and are looking to avenge the loss of the 2017 World Cup final. Australia test will be 'another level' The 24-year-old star, who can play full back, half back, centre and wing, told SunSport: "I'll be nervous I reckon. Advertisement Read more Rugby League "I don't get nervous at all for Super League games anymore, but you still get tingling feelings when you play against Wigan and Warrington. "I imagine it's going to step up another level when Australia are in town at Wembley. "I know they'll be just as nervous coming over here playing, and they're the favourites, they've got to come up and face us. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Advertisement Most read in Rugby League "They'll be expecting to win, but so are we." Despite the nerves, Welsby can't wait to get started. First glimpse of The Luke Littler Stadium as Warrington Wolves rename ground in honour of darts superstar and megafan 5 The Rugby League Ashes is set to take get going on October 25 Credit: SWpix He added said: "I think we've been saying it for a while now, excited, it feels like we've been waiting a long time for this to come around. Advertisement "We've sort of been building as a team and as a country for this moment. "We want to grab it with both hands, so [we are] excited and ready." Welsby's club side St Helens also know about the spoils of victory over Aussies, as they upset Penrith in 2023. And the 24-year-old is ready a raring to do it again. Advertisement He added: "As a Super League competition, we've had some good success against the Australian champions in the last two attempts. "Hopefully we can channel that and put it into practice again come October 25 at Wembley." Playing for England is the 'pinnacle of the sport' Welsby has played a handful of times for the Three Lions since his debut in 2022, and has called it "the pinncale of the sport." In terms of where a series win could rank amongst his career achievements, Welsby said: "playing against the best team in the world in Australia, if we can get a result over them, it would be very memorable." Advertisement Although Welsby called them the 'best team in the world,' he has belief in England's chances, saying: "I think since the Samoa semi-final in the World Cup, we've gradually got better and better. "We've added new people to the squad, who add a lot to us, so there is going to be new faces again who have to step up, and become even better. "I believe we can do that and upset the odds." He also told the new faces to relish the opportunity to play for England, saying: "I just think back to when I came up, and about how nervous I was for that first test against Samoa. Advertisement "As soon as I got out on the field, I just let loose and enjoyed it. 5 England captain George Williams and Jack Welsby toured London 100 days out from the first test Credit: SWpix "When I speak to the players now, I can see a bit of nerves in the changing rooms, I just remind them what they've been doing all year in a tough competition "The reason they've got to be here is because of the way that they've been playing Advertisement "Waney [Shaun Wane] doesn't pick people who aren't in form or who doesn't deserve to be there, so they've got to be confident when they step up." When asked for a prediction, Welsby said: "I'll go 3-0. Whitewash." The three test series between England and Australia is set to take place in October this year, with the first test coming LIVE from Wembley.
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rugby League star Jack Welsby says England will ‘whitewash' Australia in the Ashes this Autumn
The St Helens back Jack Welsby spoke to SunSport 100 days out from the series this year WEL CONFIDENT Rugby League star Jack Welsby says England will 'whitewash' Australia in the Ashes this Autumn ENGLAND back Jack Welsby has full belief in the Three Lions this Autumn - but said he will be 'nervous' ahead of the series. The Rugby League Ashes returns for the first time in 22 years, and is set to kick-off at Wembley Stadium on October 25. 5 Jack Welsby will be aiming to guide England to a 3-0 victory in the Rugby League Ashes Credit: SWpix 5 Welsby (right) has said he will feel 'nervous' ahead of the huge clash against Australia Credit: SWpix 5 Jack Welsby's St Helens side upset Australian Penrith in 2023 Credit: Getty St Helens back Jack Welsby has scored four tries for England, and said: "I'll go 3-0 [England]. Whitewash," when asked for a Rugby League Ashes prediction. Welsby knows all about upsetting the Kangaroos, with his St Helens side picking up an improbable victory over Penrith in the 2023, Welsby scoring the opening try that day. The Three Lions have not beaten Australia since 2016, and are looking to avenge the loss of the 2017 World Cup final. Australia test will be 'another level' The 24-year-old star, who can play full back, half back, centre and wing, told SunSport: "I'll be nervous I reckon. "I don't get nervous at all for Super League games anymore, but you still get tingling feelings when you play against Wigan and Warrington. "I imagine it's going to step up another level when Australia are in town at Wembley. "I know they'll be just as nervous coming over here playing, and they're the favourites, they've got to come up and face us. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "They'll be expecting to win, but so are we." Despite the nerves, Welsby can't wait to get started. First glimpse of The Luke Littler Stadium as Warrington Wolves rename ground in honour of darts superstar and megafan 5 The Rugby League Ashes is set to take get going on October 25 Credit: SWpix He added said: "I think we've been saying it for a while now, excited, it feels like we've been waiting a long time for this to come around. "We've sort of been building as a team and as a country for this moment. "We want to grab it with both hands, so [we are] excited and ready." Welsby's club side St Helens also know about the spoils of victory over Aussies, as they upset Penrith in 2023. And the 24-year-old is ready a raring to do it again. He added: "As a Super League competition, we've had some good success against the Australian champions in the last two attempts. "Hopefully we can channel that and put it into practice again come October 25 at Wembley." Playing for England is the 'pinnacle of the sport' Welsby has played a handful of times for the Three Lions since his debut in 2022, and has called it "the pinncale of the sport." In terms of where a series win could rank amongst his career achievements, Welsby said: "playing against the best team in the world in Australia, if we can get a result over them, it would be very memorable." Although Welsby called them the 'best team in the world,' he has belief in England's chances, saying: "I think since the Samoa semi-final in the World Cup, we've gradually got better and better. "We've added new people to the squad, who add a lot to us, so there is going to be new faces again who have to step up, and become even better. "I believe we can do that and upset the odds." He also told the new faces to relish the opportunity to play for England, saying: "I just think back to when I came up, and about how nervous I was for that first test against Samoa. "As soon as I got out on the field, I just let loose and enjoyed it. 5 England captain George Williams and Jack Welsby toured London 100 days out from the first test Credit: SWpix "When I speak to the players now, I can see a bit of nerves in the changing rooms, I just remind them what they've been doing all year in a tough competition "The reason they've got to be here is because of the way that they've been playing "Waney [Shaun Wane] doesn't pick people who aren't in form or who doesn't deserve to be there, so they've got to be confident when they step up." When asked for a prediction, Welsby said: "I'll go 3-0. Whitewash." The three test series between England and Australia is set to take place in October this year, with the first test coming LIVE from Wembley.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Rugby League star Jack Welsby says England will ‘whitewash' Australia in the Ashes this Autumn
ENGLAND back Jack Welsby has full belief in the Three Lions this Autumn - but said he will be 'nervous' ahead of the series. The Rugby League Ashes returns for the first time in 22 years, and is set to kick-off at Wembley Stadium on October 25. 5 5 5 St Helens back Jack Welsby has scored four tries for England, and said: "I'll go 3-0 [England]. Whitewash," when asked for a Rugby League Ashes prediction. Welsby knows all about upsetting the Kangaroos, with his St Helens side picking up an improbable victory over Penrith in the 2023, Welsby scoring the opening try that day. The Three Lions have not beaten Australia since 2016, and are looking to avenge the loss of the 2017 World Cup final. Australia test will be 'another level' The 24-year-old star, who can play full back, half back, centre and wing, told SunSport: "I'll be nervous I reckon. "I don't get nervous at all for Super League games anymore, but you still get tingling feelings when you play against Wigan and Warrington. "I imagine it's going to step up another level when Australia are in town at Wembley. "I know they'll be just as nervous coming over here playing, and they're the favourites, they've got to come up and face us. "They'll be expecting to win, but so are we." Despite the nerves, Welsby can't wait to get started. First glimpse of The Luke Littler Stadium as Warrington Wolves rename ground in honour of darts superstar and megafan 5 He added said: "I think we've been saying it for a while now, excited, it feels like we've been waiting a long time for this to come around. "We've sort of been building as a team and as a country for this moment. "We want to grab it with both hands, so [we are] excited and ready." Welsby's club side St Helens also know about the spoils of victory over Aussies, as they upset Penrith in 2023. And the 24-year-old is ready a raring to do it again. He added: "As a Super League competition, we've had some good success against the Australian champions in the last two attempts. "Hopefully we can channel that and put it into practice again come October 25 at Wembley." Playing for England is the 'pinnacle of the sport' Welsby has played a handful of times for the Three Lions since his debut in 2022, and has called it "the pinncale of the sport." In terms of where a series win could rank amongst his career achievements, Welsby said: "playing against the best team in the world in Australia, if we can get a result over them, it would be very memorable." Although Welsby called them the 'best team in the world,' he has belief in England's chances, saying: "I think since the Samoa semi-final in the World Cup, we've gradually got better and better. "We've added new people to the squad, who add a lot to us, so there is going to be new faces again who have to step up, and become even better. "I believe we can do that and upset the odds." He also told the new faces to relish the opportunity to play for England, saying: "I just think back to when I came up, and about how nervous I was for that first test against Samoa. "As soon as I got out on the field, I just let loose and enjoyed it. 5 "When I speak to the players now, I can see a bit of nerves in the changing rooms, I just remind them what they've been doing all year in a tough competition "The reason they've got to be here is because of the way that they've been playing "Waney [Shaun Wane] doesn't pick people who aren't in form or who doesn't deserve to be there, so they've got to be confident when they step up." When asked for a prediction, Welsby said: "I'll go 3-0. Whitewash." The three test series between England and Australia is set to take place in October this year, with the first test coming LIVE from Wembley.
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Great news for sports fans as booze ads ban AXED sparing fans a ticket price hike and boosting investment in grassroots
Partial restrictions on alcohol ads will still form part of a ten-year NHS plan BOOZE SPONSORS OK Great news for sports fans as booze ads ban AXED sparing fans a ticket price hike and boosting investment in grassroots Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PLANS to ban alcohol sponsorship at sporting events have been axed — sparing fans ticket price hikes, The Sun can reveal. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled out barring booze firms, it is understood, to the relief of football, rugby and tennis chiefs. 2 Adverts like David Beckham's for Stella Artois would have been banned under the proposals Credit: Stella Artois. The Premier League agreed a four-year mega-deal with Guinness last season while ABK Beer backs October's Rugby League Ashes. Dropping the 'nanny state' ban will also boost grassroots sport, as cash trickles down from the elite levels. One senior Tory said: 'Sponsorship helps keep football tickets affordable and grassroots sports alive. 'You don't drive harmful drinking down by banning adverts, you just hit fans in the pocket.' However, partial restrictions on alcohol ads will form part of a ten-year NHS plan out next week, it is believed. They may be outlawed before the 9pm watershed in line with junk food and drink as ministers try to tackle growing health problems. Junk food ads are to be banned between 5.30pm and 9pm from October. We told yesterday that more than half of Labour voters opposed an ads ban by meddling ministers. Fury as cost of 12-pack of beer set to soar by £1 thanks to sinister new tax brought in by Labour
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Great news for sports fans as booze ads ban AXED sparing fans a ticket price hike and boosting investment in grassroots
PLANS to ban alcohol sponsorship at sporting events have been axed — sparing fans ticket price hikes, The Sun can reveal. Health Secretary football , rugby and tennis chiefs. Advertisement 2 Adverts like David Beckham's for Stella Artois would have been banned under the proposals Credit: Stella Artois. The Premier League agreed a four-year mega-deal with Guinness last season while ABK Beer backs October's Rugby League Ashes . Dropping the 'nanny state' ban will also boost grassroots sport, as cash trickles down from the elite levels. One senior Tory said: 'Sponsorship helps keep football tickets affordable and grassroots sports alive. 'You don't drive harmful drinking down by banning adverts, you just hit fans in the pocket.' Advertisement READ MORE ON SPORT However, partial restrictions on alcohol ads will form part of a ten-year NHS plan out next week, it is believed. They may be outlawed before the 9pm watershed in line with junk food and drink as ministers try to tackle growing health problems. Junk food ads are to be banned between 5.30pm and 9pm from October. We told yesterday that more than half of Labour voters opposed an ads ban by meddling ministers. Advertisement Most read in Sport Fury as cost of 12-pack of beer set to soar by £1 thanks to sinister new tax brought in by Labour 2 Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled out barring booze firms from sporting events Credit: Getty
