In depth- Leeds Rhinos vs London Broncos (Betfred Super League Round 16)

James Booth • 3 July 2024

Leeds Rhinos vs London Broncos is a matchup which is the 2nd most frequent in Broncos Super League history with the fixture taking place on 47 occasions and 62 times in all competitions. Out of these 62 occasions, the Broncos have won 13 times, lost 47 times and drawn twice. The Broncos have faced Leeds away from home on 35 occasions with the Broncos winning 5 times, losing 29 times and drawing once.


Fulham RLFC vs Leeds Rhinos was the tenth match which we ever had as a club, taking place on November 23rd 1980, where Fulham beat Leeds 9-3 to progress to the second round of the John Player Trophy. This fixture took place at Craven Cottage with 12,583 in attendance to witness Fulham’s win. The first time that the Broncos played against Leeds away from home was nearly a year later (October 25th, 1981), where the two teams drew 12-12 at Headingly in front of an audience of 5,158. The last time that the Broncos faced Leeds away from home (Round 10), Leeds walked away 46-8 victors. Click below to see the highlights from our matchup at Headingly earlier in the season.

Leeds Rhinos have taken on the Broncos in 3 of our different names since our first meeting in 1980 (Fulham RLFC, Harlequins RL & London Broncos). The two sides have played each other at many different venues across the fixture’s history including Craven Cottage, Headingly, Griffin Park, The Valley, the Stoop, Wembley (1999 Challenge Cup Final), Aime Giral, the Hive, Trailfinders & Anfield.

 

Throughout the years of this fixture, the Broncos have accumulated a points difference of -1,026, scoring 1089 points and conceding 2115 points. London’s biggest win vs Leeds came on April 27th, 1997, where the Broncos came away 40-16 victors at the Stoop. Leeds’ biggest win against the Broncos came on March 26th, 2006 (0-60) at the Stoop.

 

Leeds Rhinos honours

 

World club challenge winners: 2005, 2008, 2012

 

First Division/Super League winners: 1960/61, 1968/69, 1971/72, 1974/75, 1978/79, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017.

 

Super League League Leaders: 1960/61, 1966/67, 1968/69, 1969/70, 1971/72, 2004, 2009, 2015.

 

Challenge Cup Winners: 1909/10, 1922/23, 1931/32, 1935/36, 1940/41, 1941/42, 1956/57, 1967/68, 1976/77, 1977/78, 1999, 2014, 2015, 2022.

 

LEEDS RHINOS v LONDON BRONCOS

Leeds' ASH HANDLEY has scored a try in each of the Rhinos' last three meetings with London Broncos.


Last ten meetings:

Leeds 46, London Broncos 8 (3/5/24)


London Broncos 10, Leeds 36 (1/9/19)

(at Trailfinders Sports Ground, Ealing)


Leeds 24, London Broncos 22 (26/5/19)

(at Anfield, Liverpool)


Leeds 16, London Broncos 18 (15/3/19)


London Broncos 32, Leeds 48 (19/8/18)

(at Trailfinders Sports Ground, Ealing)


London Broncos 28, Leeds 42 (20/8/16)

(at Trailfinders Sports Ground, Ealing)


London Broncos 40, Leeds 36 (17/8/14)

(at The Hive, Barnet)


Leeds 54, London Broncos 6 (21/3/14)


London Broncos 18, Leeds 30 (1/8/13)

(at Twickenham Stoop)


Leeds 30, London Broncos 6 (12/4/13)

CHALLENGE CUP FINAL TICKETS!!

by Jake Watson • 7 May 2025
CHALLENGE CUP FINAL TICKETS!! It is now just 1 MONTH TO GO until the 2025 Challenge Cup final takes place at Wembley Stadium. Set to once again be one of the showpiece days in the Rugby League calendar we are incredibly lucky to have this game take place so close to us. Tickets for this game can be bought through the club and we ask that any London Broncos fan intending on attending to buy through the official club channel. This will ensure Broncos fans will be sat in close attendance to each other. Click the BUTTON below to buy now. #WeAreLondon

WHO HAS PLAYED FOR BOTH? London Broncos & Sheffield Eagles

by Jake Watson • 7 May 2025
WHO HAS PLAYED FOR BOTH: London Broncos and Sheffield Eagles London Broncos welcome Sheffield Eagles to Rosslyn Park on Sunday in Round 10 of the 2025 Championship season. The last time the two sides met there were three players who played that day who had played for both sides. They were; Cory Aston, Titus Gwaze and Iliess Macani. Meanwhile, this weekend there could be a number of former Broncos in the Eagles side with; Eddie Battye, Morgan Smith, Reiss Butterworth, Jack Bussey in the squad. But who else has played for both the Broncos and the Eagles? Take a look at the list we have compiled below and let us know if you can think of any more. Cory Aston Sheffield born and a product of the Eagles academy, across three spells at the club has played almost 200 times and scored over 1000 points securing his status as a club legend. Also, son of the former head coach Mark Aston, who is also a club legend, the Aston name is synonymous with Sheffield Eagles. What is probably lesser known by the career of Cory is his 13 game spell at London Broncos in 2020. It was a short spell before deciding to return up north with Halifax Panthers before returning to Sheffield where he still remains.

KIDS GO FREE!! London Broncos vs Sheffield Eagles

by Jake Watson • 6 May 2025
KIDS GO FREE!! London Broncos vs Sheffield Eagles London Broncos welcome Sheffield Eagles to Rosslyn Park FC on Sunday in Round 10 of the Championship season and are offering FREE tickets to all under 18's. With the game not being played at our usual home of AFC Wimbledon we are delighted to offer FREE tickets to kids to help promote the sport of Rugby League to the local area. Meanwhile, tickets for Adults and Concessions are also priced at a reduced rate of £15 and £10 respectively. Get your tickets from the BUTTON below.

The Big Debate: 100 Men or 1 Gorilla?

by Jake Watson • 6 May 2025
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GAMEWEEK: London Broncos vs Sheffield Eagles

by Jake Watson • 6 May 2025
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MATCH REPORT: London Broncos 6-36 York Knights

by Jake Watson • 4 May 2025
LONDON BRONCOS V YORK CITY KNIGHTS (by David Ballheimer) London Broncos (6) 6, York City Knights (10) 36 London Broncos conceded four tries in 18 early second-half minutes which allowed York RL Knights to run away with the game at a cold and blowy Cherry Red Records stadium. The dismal chill that developed through the early evening was rather indicative of the London performance. It all seemed very different in bright warm sunshine during the opening exchanges, and it was the Broncos who scored first, in the eighth minute. The possession went almost 100 metres starting with an excellent kick return by Chris Hellec. A penalty late in the possession essentially gave a repeat set, starting five metres from the York line and, a few tackles later, the ball was fed to the left wing, where Liam Tindall was able to squeeze over in the corner. Hellec’s conversion from the touchline was superb.

'Legends Lounge' with London Broncos

by Jake Watson • 4 May 2025
'LEGENDS LOUNGE' WITH LONDON BRONCOS Enjoy a matchday with London Broncos with the ultimate gameday experience in the 'Legends Lounge'. Watch the game from the best seat in the house and enjoy a hot pre-match meal with your own dedicated bar. With a drink on arrival and half-time teas and coffees you are also treated to an opportunity to meet a Broncos legend. On Saturday, May 3rd we welcomed former player Dave Williams to The Cherry Red Records Stadium where he spoke about his time in the club and why he is so passionate about the sport in London.

Match Sponsors Resilient Roofing

by Jake Watson • 4 May 2025
MATCH SPONSORS RESILIENT ROOFING Thank you very much to Resilient Roofing who were our big match sponsors for the game against York Knights on May 3rd. As part of their matchday experience the team enjoyed an afternoon at The Cherry Red Records Stadium with their own private box with dedicated hospitality. To find out more about Resilient Roofing - CLICK HERE!

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: London Broncos vs York Knights

by Jake Watson • 4 May 2025
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: London Broncos vs York Knights You can now watch back extended highlights from the Round 9 Championship clash between London Broncos and York Knights at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. #WeAreLondon

MATCH GALLERY: London Broncos vs York Knights

by Jake Watson • 4 May 2025
MATCH GALLERY: London Broncos vs York Knights You can now take a look through the best images from Saturday's Championship clash with York Knights at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. We would welcome back Dave Williams as our special guest in the Legends Lounge and we thank our Match Sponsors Resilient Roofing for their support. #WeAreLondon
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