History will be made at Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend as the iconic venue on Liverpool’s waterfront plays host to its first non-football event. Everton's magnificent new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock opened its doors for the first time to 10,000 lucky supporters back in February.

A full house then helped cheer the Blues to victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in August as Everton played their first competitive game at their new home. And now Hill Dickinson Stadium will host the second Test between England and Australia on Saturday afternoon.

The Rugby League Ashes date back to 1908, with the name adopted from cricket for the inaugural series, and the rivalry returned for the first time in 22 years last weekend.

And Rhodri Jones, managing director of Rugby League Commercial, admits that Hill Dickinson Stadium was always the number one choice when it came to picking a stadium in the North West.

“We felt we needed...