Mike Eccles: “We’ve licked our wounds after Bradford and we are ready to go!”

WHO HAS PLAYED FOR BOTH: London Broncos and Featherstone Rovers London Broncos have enjoyed many tough encounters with Championship rivals Featherstone Rovers over the years and that rivalry will be renewed on Sunday as the two sides meet at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. Jordan Williams will return to Wimbledon for the first time as an opposing player this weekend after graduating from the Broncos academy and going on to play 85 times. But who else has played for both? We have taken a look at SOME of those to have done it. Can you name any more? Wellington Albert The popular PNG prop was at Featherstone for the 2024 season after two seasons in London. Albert played 42 times for Broncos in Wimbledon and quickly became a fans favourite, featuring in the run which saw the club promoted back to Super League. The 30-year-old also had two loan spells at Featherstone whilst at Leeds before coming to London in 2022.

MATCHDAY GUIDE: London Broncos vs Featherstone Our opening home game of the season is quickly approaching and we are excited to be able to share the matchday guide with you for this event to ensure you have the best possible experience backing the Broncos against Featherstone Rovers. Important times to note: 13:00- Gates/Hospitality/Ticket Office opens. 15:00- London Broncos vs Featherstone Rovers KO 15:40- London Broncos vs Featherstone Rovers HT 16:30- London Broncos vs Featherstone Rovers FT 17:00 – Hospitality Last Orders 18:00 – Hospitality Closes Travel: Travelling by train, you can get to either Earlsfield (12 minutes from London Waterloo) or Wimbledon (16 minutes from London Waterloo) station which are both walkable distances from the stadium (17 minutes/0.8 miles from Earlsfield, 29 minutes/1.4 miles from Wimbledon). You can also take a taxi/uber from these stations which will take around 5 minutes from either station. Unfortunately, there is no parking available at the stadium. Home Fans/Away Fans Please may all fans enter through Gate 3 (on the right of the main reception opposite Starbucks). From this point, you will need your ticket with the barcode, which is going to be scanned as you enter. You can bring bags into the stadium but they will be checked by security/stewards upon entry. Season ticket holders will also access the stadium from Gate 3 using their membership card. Please note: If you haven’t collected your season ticket, collection will be from main reception between 1pm and 3pm. Mug Collection If you purchased a ‘Back the Broncos’ Membership this season, you will be able to collect your London Broncos mug from the main reception between 16:30pm and 17:30pm. Due to safety restrictions in the ground, you will not be able to collect before.

INTERVIEW: Marcus Stock previews Featherstone Rovers Marcus Stock has spoken to London Broncos media ahead of the first home game of the season against Featherstone Rovers. The 28-year-old endured a difficult pre-season after picking up an injury in the first couple of weeks but returned for the season opener away to Bradford to put in a strong performance. Stock believes that Broncos will once again be underdogs this weekend - but that's a position he is more than comfortable being in.

Details for our 1895 Cup fixture with Dewsbury Rams have now been confirmed. Tickets for this game will be released on Monday. #WeAreLondon

PRESS RELEASE: London Rugby League Foundation London Broncos are delighted to announce that the club has become the sole Member of the London Rugby League Foundation. The London Broncos Rugby League Foundation was originally launched in 2009, as the then Harlequins Rugby League Foundation, before the RFL took over the Membership in 2015. This has since been known as the London Rugby League Foundation. In reverting back to London Broncos being the sole Member of the foundation this will enable far better collaboration and coordination between the London Broncos, the Community Clubs and the RFL for the benefit of the game as a whole. The benefits of such collaboration can already be seen in: The Broncos efforts to encourage Community Club members to attend their Super League matches at AFC Wimbledon this year with a record number of Community Club members attending. The Broncos enabling two Community Clubs to play an U14s match in the AFC Wimbledon Stadium as a curtain raiser to their win against Hull FC and a hundred Primary Rugby League players from Community Clubs played in a festival at the stadium ahead of the match against Hull KR. A high number of Community Club players have attended the London Broncos Lions Development Days for U12s to U15s and the London Broncos Origin Trials at U16s and U18s. The Community Game will also continue to have significant involvement in the Foundation, as the Community Club Awards and Grants to Community Clubs will continue to be determined by a panel comprising the Foundation, the RFL and the London Junior League, and the Foundation will continue to provide grants to Community Clubs across the region. The RFL will also continue to have significant influence, as it will appoint two Trustees to the Board of the Foundation. Richard Jones, who will continue as Chair of the Foundation, having been re-appointed as a Trustee by the RFL, said, "I am really excited that the London Broncos will become the sole Member of the London Rugby League Foundation. This will make the collaboration between the Broncos, the Community Clubs and the RFL far better, help the Foundation give the Community Clubs more support, and help to grow the game even more across London and the South-East." Aaqil Ahmed will also continue as a Trustee of the Foundation, having been re-appointed by the RFL. The London Broncos have appointed Jason Loubser and John Keyes as its Trustees. London Broncos Chief Executive Jason Loubser said; “This is an exciting announcement as it will help us to continue to grow the sport of Rugby League here in London. We will continue to combine the work that we do as a club with the great work that both the foundation and the junior leagues have been doing.” The RFL’s Southern Regions Development Manager Stephen Guan says: ‘’On the eve of Challenge Cup Finals Day, where all Rugby League eyes fall on London, this is a positive announcement for the game in the capital. This collaborative partnership will provide clarity about the Foundation situation across the region and between the two organisations. It will also provide the London Rugby League Foundation with extra support allowing for a stronger impact and further programme delivery opportunities across the sport, which the RFL will continue to support ’’

MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Featherstone Rovers London Broncos begin their home campaign of the 2025 Championship season on Sunday as they welcome Featherstone Rovers to The Cherry Red Records Stadium. This is the first time Broncos have played on home soil since September 1st 2024 when they faced Leeds Rhinos in Super League action. The new season kicked off last weekend away at Bradford Bulls and whilst Mike Eccles side led at half-time they were unable to hold on and secure the points. 

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: London Broncos vs Featherstone Rovers Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad to face Featherstone Rovers in Sunday’s Championship season opener at home for the Broncos. New signing Liam Tindall has been handed the number 5 shirt and goes straight into the 21. Meanwhile, Taylor Kerr who has joined on loan from Wigan Warriors has also been named. In terms of exclusions from last week's squad; Sam Winney will play for Cornwall this weekend as part of his dual registration terms and Zac Bardsley-Rowe picked up an injury in the game against Bradford and has returned to Warrington Wolves. The full squad below. #WeAreLondon

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: "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.