Page "The Ashes" Paragraph 157

The popularity and reputation of the cricket series has led to other sports or games, and / or their followers, using the name " Ashes " for contests between England and Australia.

The best-known and longest-running of these events is the rugby league rivalry between Great Britain and Australia ( see rugby league " Ashes ").

Use of the name " Ashes " was suggested by the Australian team when rugby league matches between the two countries commenced in 1908.

Another example is in the television show Gladiators, in which two series were based on contests between teams representing Australia and England.