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A message from London Broncos Chief Executive, Jason Loubser

Jake Watson • 15 October 2024

The club is at the start of a new journey on the basis that we are heading into the Betfred Championship in 2025 based on the grading process which will be made public by the RFL next week.

In the first instance, I would like to echo the thanks to David & the Hughes family for the incredible support which they have shown the club over the years and with everybody continuing to back us, we are sure that Broncos can continue the journey.

However, it is now vital that we all recognise the challenges that we face as London Broncos and whilst we are working tirelessly in the background to source new investment, the reality which we face is that we must raise funds now.

There will be no parachute payment for clubs relegated from Super League in 2024 as had been the case in previous years. This leaves a hole in our budget and now requires us to raise funds alternatively and immediately. We estimate it will cost circa £900,000 to navigate our way through the 2025 season so for us to confidently start signing players and be ready for the first competitive game we need to raise around £350,000 in the next month.

We will be releasing information tomorrow on how you can all come together and secure our immediate future and help us build towards a sustainable London Broncos and future Rugby League in the Capital.

Please take every opportunity to look over and take advantage of the packages that will be released. With this membership we look to provide you with the best possible value for watching professional Rugby League in London. We hope that the membership price of £175, with the additional benefits that this comes with, will prove popular amongst new and returning supporters. Whilst we fully recognise the economic challenges that every person is faced with, we ask you to dig deep into your pockets and purchase a ticket to help to safeguard the future of the club in its time of need.

As we embark on this new era of transitioning to being a self funded club we are pleased to announce that we will be releasing new merchandise. We recognise that the previous season's offerings in club merchandise hasn’t been as good as it could have been and we are working hard to rectify that. Raising money through this avenue is paramount for generating the required income.

We are continuing our partnership with ‘Saint Virgo’ who produced a popular range of t-shirts and hoodies last season. These are now restocked and available to buy from the club website and a new, expanded ‘Saint Virgo’ range will be available to buy by the end of this month. We are currently in the process of bringing in the new kit and training wear for the upcoming season which will soon be available to buy. We are committed to having all of these products available to purchase and sent out to you before Christmas.

We are in the process of finalising a date for a fans forum so that you can ask us your questions ahead of the new season, details for the fan’s forum will be shared as soon as the date and venue have been confirmed. Your opinion matters and we are keen to listen to you. We are aware of the crowdfunder page that has been setup by our loyal supporters, and we are very grateful for this support. All money raised will be absolutely crucial for the club to continue to move forward on all fronts.

In conclusion, we need everyone’s support now more than ever before and the ideal place to start is by getting behind us and purchasing not only your membership on Wednesday but also encouraging others to do the same so that we can all enjoy the London Broncos together in 2025.

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Sam Winney joins Cornwall RLFC in Dual-Registration

by Jake Watson • 20 February 2025

Sam Winney joins Cornwall RLFC in Dual-Registration London Broncos are pleased to announce Sam Winney has joined Betfred League One side Cornwall RLFC on dual registration for the 2025 season. The 20-year-old prop forward is a first year professional with the club and will now gain invaluable experience with our new partners in Cornwall. The Irish International is yet to make his London Broncos debut but was named in the 21-man squad for the opening game of the season and has been handed the number 23 shirt this season. #WeAreLondon

Liam Tindall: "Broncos a great match for me"

by Jake Watson • 20 February 2025

LIAM TINDALL: "London Broncos a great match for me!" New London Broncos signing Liam Tindall says he believes a move to London and to play for Mike Eccles is exactly the right move for his career. The 23-year-old joins the club after playing Super League for both Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC but after leaving the Black and Whites at the end of last season he hopes this move can kickstart his career. To watch the full interview with Liam Tindall - watch below.

London Broncos announce dual registration with Cornwall RLFC

by Jake Watson • 20 February 2025

London Broncos announce dual registration with Cornwall RLFC London Broncos are pleased to confirm the club has agreed a dual-registration partnership with Betfred League One club Cornwall RLFC for the 2025 season. The partnership will see players from London Broncos, in need of experience and gametime, the opportunity to feature regularly throughout the 2025 Betfred League 1 season. This will give the developmental players invaluable game time while pushing Southern Rugby League in the right direction.

Taylor Kerr joins from Wigan on loan

by Jake Watson • 20 February 2025

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LONDON BRONCOS SIGN LIAM TINDALL

by Jake Watson • 19 February 2025

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ON THIS DAY: 19.02.18

by Jake Watson • 19 February 2025

ON THIS DAY: 19.02.18 In February 2018 London Broncos faced Featherstone Rovers at Ealing Trailfinders in Round 3 of the Championship season. A young Lewis Bienek started for Broncos that day with fellow current players Sadiq Adebiyi and Alex Walker also playing. Take a look at some of the best images from that day below.

GAMEWEEK: London Broncos vs Featherstone Rovers

by Jake Watson • 17 February 2025

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HIGHLIGHTS: Bradford Bulls 20-6 London Broncos

by Adrian Hargrave • 17 February 2025

HIGHLIGHTS: Bradford Bulls 20-6 London Broncos You can now watch back the highlights from Sunday's Championship opener where Bradford Bulls took the two points at Odsal. Jensen Monk scored his first try for the club whilst there were debuts for Chris Hellec, Lukas Mason, Jake Thewlis & Zac Bardsley-Rowe. Watch the highlights below.

POST-MATCH REACTION

by Jake Watson • 17 February 2025

POST-MATCH REACTION London Broncos Director of Rugby & Performance Mike Eccles has said he is proud of how his team performed in the season opener to Bradford despite defeat. The Broncos had led at half-time but the home side came on strong in the second half to take the points at Odsal. Watch the full post-match press conference with Mike Eccles below.

MATCH REPORT: Bradford Bulls 20-6 London Broncos

by Jake Watson • 16 February 2025

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