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London Broncos' Super League Promotion Hopes Hinge on Grading System Despite On-Field Success

The London Broncos, saved by Australian investors Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel, are unbeaten in the Championship but face uncertainty regarding Super League promotion due to IMG's grading system, which prioritizes various metrics over on-field performance. The club has invested millions and has ambitious plans, including playing in Las Vegas, but their future hinges on the upcoming gradings.

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London Broncos' Super League Hopes in Limbo Despite Unbeaten Season

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London Broncos' Super League Hopes in Limbo Despite Unbeaten Season

London Broncos, saved by Australian investors Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel, achieved an unbeaten Championship season. Despite on-field success, their promotion to Super League is uncertain due to a complex grading system, leaving their significant investment and long-term vision in limbo.

North Wales Crusaders Suffer Record 134-0 Defeat to London Broncos

North Wales Crusaders lose 134-0 to London Broncos, the largest defeat in 131-year rugby league history, conceding 25 tries in the Championship.

The new 14-team Super League is working. Why not add London too?

Bradford Bulls, York Knights and Toulouse are holding their own and the league needs more reach and diversityBy No Helmets RequiredWith the Rugby Football League’s next round of talks with the NRL due on 15 May, the decision whether Super League will remain at 14 clubs or expand again to add London Broncos is imminent. The club could squeeze into a 14-team league via the IMG gradings but that would send any club ranked beneath them down to the Championship, potentially putting newly promoted York or Toulouse in grave and unnecessary danger. That would be foolish given the unique markets those clubs represent.The three teams promoted to the expanded Super League this season have defied expectations. They have won three games each, beating champions Hull KR, Hull FC, Catalans and Wakefield along the way. They also gave Wigan, Leigh and St Helens major scares. And none of them occupy the bottom two places after 10 rounds of games. Continue reading...

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