Rick Jones
February 22, 2026

London Triallists for England Community Lions Announced

60 Players to take part in London Trials for U16s & U17s England Community Lions next week

The London Broncos Foundation are pleased to announce the 60 players who will be taking part in the London & South-East Trial for the U16 and U17 England Community Lions for 2026 at Brentwood next Saturday, 28th February. Congratulations to all the players involved. Their selection is a major achievement and is based on their strong performances in the London Junior League, the Origin Series and/or the London U16s last year.


Process for Selection for England Community Lions


The England Community Lions is for all players from Community Rugby League Clubs, who are not taking part in a Super League Scholarship (U15/16) or Academy (U17/18) Programme.


The London & South-East Trial is one of several trials taking part across the Country at U16s & U17s led by England Community Lions Coaches, who will determine selection for the England Community Lions Squads.


Following this Trial, some players may be selected to take part in the “England Trial Game” in St Helens in March, alongside players who have been selected from the other Regional Trials. The final squads for the England Community Lions will be selected after the England Trial Game.


After an excellent London Junior League Season, Origin Series and London U16s Performances last year, we believe the standard of the London players is high, and wish them all the best in the trials.


England Community Lions Fixtures:


The U16 England Community Lions will play in a Home Nations Tournament against Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the U17 England Community Lions will play two matches against France, both during the summer of 2026. 


Players for London & South-East Trial for England Community Lions 2026


U16s

Alex Collins Kanaan - St Albans Centurions

Alexander Yule - Hemel Stags

Casper Wass - Bromley Bengals

Chase Castle-Prop - Eastern Rhinos

Dexter Glover - Bromley Bengals

Dontae-Lewis Anderson - Brixton Bulls

Dylan Robson - Brixton Bulls

Fred Rudd - Elmbridge Eagles

Hamza Zidour - Brixton Bulls

Henry Onyejekwe - Brixton Bulls

Jacob Knapp - Eastern Rhinos

Jacob Terrell - Medway Dragons

Jake Mitchell - Brentwood Eels

James Bourne - St Albans Centurions

Jamie David - Eastern Rhinos

Jamie Marchant - Bromley Bengals

Jayden Madawho - Brixton Bulls

Kieran Matthews - Feltham Falcons

Kit Wayman - Elmbridge Eagles

Kyron Kwesiga - Medway Dragons

Myles Fredericks - Elmbridge Eagles

Nathaniel Bent - Brixton Bulls

Ronnie Roberts - Medway Dragons

Shaye Morrow - Elmbridge Eagles

Sid Hau - Brentwood Eels

Will Robertson - Brentwood Eels

William Hale - Brixton Bulls

Xander Glover - Bromley Bengals

Zachary Kelly - Elmbridge Eagles


U17s

Alfie Brady - Elmbridge Eagles

Alfie Cross - Brentwood Eels

Anare Daunivutia - Eastern Rhinos

Ben Hulyer - Hemel Stags

Ben Perks - Elmbridge Eagles

Callum Coster - Hemel Stags

Charlie Sanders - Hemel Stags

Charlie Swinscoe - Eastern Rhinos

Danny Harrington - Brentwood Eels

Dylan Cross - Elmbridge Eagles

Euan Steel - Hemel Stags

Finn Espley - Hemel Stags

George Bellis - Elmbridge Eagles

George Sweeny - Brentwood Eels

Isaac Reynolds - Eastern Rhinos

Jack Clarke - Elmbridge Eagles

Jake Hamilton-Farey - Swindon St George

James Chapman - Brentwood Eels

James Woodcock - Eastern Rhinos

Jed Kneeshaw - Eastern Rhinos

Lawson Osborn - Elmbridge Eagles

Luca Wilding - Elmbridge Eagles

Lyndon Van Sertima - Eastern Rhinos

Matty McDonald - Hemel Stags

Milan Starkey - Elmbridge Eagles

Nate Howson - Hemel Stags

Oliver Cosentino - Brentwood Eels

Reilly Jones - Bromley Bengals

Riley Reed - Brentwood Eels

Ronnie Chettur - Brentwood Eels

Teddy Hinson - Brentwood Eels




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