London Broncos New Owners Finally Found?

[Taking The Two]

Not really, it's quite common for a start-ups to hit the ground running - which is what the new owners are clearly treating the Broncos as. It's a way to gauge interest and to start compiling metrics regarding supporters etc.

That has logic and substance to it except they’re not a start-up and there is an existing database full of members and ticket purchasers that the Broncos as a club have.

 

[Perth Red]

That has logic and substance to it except they’re not a start-up and there is an existing database full of members and ticket purchasers that the Broncos as a club have.

They could well be setting it up as a new company, hence the need for new permissions to gather and store fans data.

 

[Taking The Two]

They’re not.

 

[Perth Red]

They’re not.

Incorrect, they have set up new companies called ‘London Rugby league Ltd.’ And ‘London Broncos Rugby League Holdings Ltd’. Both registered in last few months.

 

[Pippen94]

Incorrect, they have set up new companies called ‘London Rugby league Ltd.’ And ‘London Broncos Rugby League Holdings Ltd’. Both registered in last few months.

Who has?!

 

[Perth Red]

Who has?!

The consortium that have bought London.

 

[Pippen94]

The consortium that have bought London.

When you use word consortium I have flashbacks to clandestine group

 

[RL The greatest game]

A decent signing for them

Reagan Campbell-Gillard: London Broncos sign experienced NRL prop

London Broncos sign experienced NRL prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard for next season.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[RL The greatest game]

Danny Ward returns.
Great for him and great for the club.

Hull KR coach leaves club as return to Championship side confirmed - Serious About Rugby League

Hull KR assistant coach Danny Ward has left the club after two seasons, and will return to a familiar face ahead of next season. Ward, who represented KR as a player in 2007, started his rugby league career at Leeds Rhinos, and went on to make over 130 appearances for the Headingley outfit...

www.seriousaboutrl.com

 

[Perth Red]

Good interview with the owners.

 

[jason taylor]

Good interview with the owners.

Interesting that they're putting together a 'documentary' - clearly doubling down on the c grade Wrexham vibes (I think it's a great strategy to make). They're really saying all the right things, particularly when they state growing the club isn't just about on field success (There's the crack Grant makes about the previous owner's response to difficulty being 'buy another winger/second rower' instead of developing a sustainable and attractive product).

 

[Perth Red]

Interesting that they're putting together a 'documentary' - clearly doubling down on the c grade Wrexham vibes (I think it's a great strategy to make). They're really saying all the right things, particularly when they state growing the club isn't just about on field success (There's the crack Grant makes about the previous owner's response to difficulty being 'buy another winger/second rower' instead of developing a sustainable and attractive product).

Yeh they seem pretty realistic that A) Its not a quick fix project and B) Its not just about putting a winning squad on the field. Have they got a CEO yet?

 

[adamkungl]

Good chat for sure. They seem intent on backing it up but we can say that about everyone who's ever been involved in the sport with big money.
Plough Lane looks like a winner so hopefully they stay there, their last Super League stint at Trailfinders looked very subpar.

 

[Manurewa_Marlins]

Interesting Jame Graham got them on the 'loan' scheme - same as what the Auckland A-League side are doing through their ownership network. They didn't deny it at all heh

 

[adamkungl]

Interesting Jame Graham got them on the 'loan' scheme - same as what the Auckland A-League side are doing through their ownership network. They didn't deny it at all heh

Interesting in theory but I doubt London Broncos finances will be anywhere near comfortable enough for them to take on underperforming Brisbane Broncos contracts as a sneaky favour.

 

[Perth Red]

Interesting in theory but I doubt London Broncos finances will be anywhere near comfortable enough for them to take on underperforming Brisbane Broncos contracts as a sneaky favour.

If Brisbane pay 75% of a players salary in SL does it count on their cap?

 

[jason taylor]

Yeh they seem pretty realistic that A) Its not a quick fix project and B) Its not just about putting a winning squad on the field. Have they got a CEO yet?

I don't believe they've announced a CEO yet - though I found it interesting that they were heavily spruiking Paul White's involvement in that podcast. Clearly someone has been leading the negotiations to secure the new sponsors, jersey suppliers etc.

My take on the Brisbane Broncos discussion is that I think they were being pretty straightforward in stating there's currently nothing there. The only connections at this point are a) the name b) Lockyer's continued role on the Brisbane board c) the relationships Paul White has.

Given the signings they have made so far (and the supposed signings they had ready to go if they had been given the greenlight for Super League in 2026) I think their main concern will be building the off-field infrastructure. Demetriou already has the makings of a squad that should wipe the field in Championship and even make a dent in the Challenge Cup.

 

[Foreign Legion]

'Welcome to London': Darren Lockyer channels Ryan Reynolds in new plan

The London Broncos might be the only rugby league club in Britain to have experienced relegation before a season even began — and Darren Lockyer, through the help of PNG Players, is hoping to bring them back.

www.abc.net.au

 

[RL The greatest game]

A great interview with Gary Heatherington.

 

[RL The greatest game]

Squad numbers announced.

London Broncos unveil 2026 Championship squad numbers with star-studded line-up

London Broncos have confirmed their 2026 squad numbers as Championship's favourites.

www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk