Harlequins RL are to revert to the name London Broncos next season, BBC London 94.9 understands.
After six years under the Quins banner, club chairman David Hughes is expected to confirm the announcement next month.
After seven seasons at The Stoop, the club are also actively working with the Rugby Football League to find a new playing venue of their own.
That was never an option for Quins' current licence period, but something the club hope to do in the future.
"Ever since the
chairman told me a name change was possible, Broncos was always the most likely," said
BBC London 94.9 rugby league reporter Ian Ramsdale.
"It was 99% confirmed by the end of the season and I understand the remaining issues have been resolved.
"The idea of a name change has been around for over a year.
"With a desire to have their own identity, in order to build the rugby league profile in the south, a move away from the links with such a distinguished rugby union name and kit was seen as a key step.
"A number of other options were considered after the club consulted the fans with a survey.
"But, with David Hughes' memories of the old Broncos team, only a sponsored name was a real alternative and no suitable deal was found."
Having played in a Challenge Cup Final at Wembley against Leeds in 1999 as the London Broncos, many fans will be happy to see the name return.
BBC London also understands that a new logo and playing kit are to be unveiled as part of yet another change of brand.
When the old London Broncos went into business with Harlequins RFC in 2005, a name change to Harlequins RL was part of the initial three-year deal.
Since that expired, at the end of the 2008 season, the rugby league club have been effectively renting the ground purely as tenants.
