London Broncos close in on Super League place

London Broncos are closing in on a place in the Super League next year a club vote. Wimbledon-based Broncos are expected to stave off rivals after the Super League vote opened a tender process. The likes of Doncaster and Widnes Vikings could try and join rugby league’s top flight in 2027. The club is owned by an Australian consortium fronted by Brisbane Broncos legend Darren Lockyer. The Broncos are seen as favourites amid potential investment by the NRL into Super League. The Australian league is the sport’s biggest competition with bosses Down Under keen on the involvement of London. The side would become the only English club in the top flight based south of Warrington. Super League (Europe) Ltd has today held a shareholders meeting to determine how many clubs will take part in the competition in 2027, a statement from the league said. Having agreed in favour of moving from 14 to 15 clubs, SLE has passed their decision on to the Rugby Football League Board. The