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London Broncos have registered their interest to join the expanded Super League for the 2026 season.
The league is set to grow from 12 to 14 teams in time for next year, with the new line-up to be revealed in October.
Broncos are currently 10th in the Championship, having finished bottom of the Super League in 2024 with six points.
The expansion takes place by combining the current club-grading system with an independent panel.
“London Broncos can confirm we are one of the 12 clubs who have lodged an interest in joining the proposed expansion of Betfred Super League to 14 clubs in 2026,” the club said in a statement on their website.
The club added it was putting together a “strong presentation” ahead of the bid deadline on 12 September with the results announced on 16 October.
Joining chair Lord Jonathan Caine on the panel will be two fellow non-executive Rugy Football League directors, Abi Ekoku and Dermot Power, as well as RFL chief executive Tony Sutton and interim head of legal Graeme Sarjeant.
Rugby League Commercial’s managing director Rhodri Jones and Peter Hutton, a senior independent non-executive director of RL Commercial and Super League (Europe) Board member, complete the panel’s seven members.
