London Broncos Announce Super League Ambitions and New Ownership
Jake Watson • 15 September 2025
London Broncos Announce Super League Ambitions and New Ownership
London Broncos are excited to confirm that it has formally provided a comprehensive submission to the RFL’s Super League 2026 Application Process and Criteria.
The comprehensive bid submission represents a clear vision for the future of the London Broncos and for the growth of the game in London. The submission is a detailed operational and financial plan for the Club to achieve financial sustainability and success both on and off the field.
The London Broncos are proposing changes in governance at the Club, including a new ownership group which will consist of rugby league legend Darren Lockyer, successful businessman Grant Wechsel and Gary Hetherington. These changes will provide the Club with the capital, commitment, credibility and capability that are required to be a competitive force in the top-tier competition.
The London Broncos are also pleased to confirm a three-year pre-commitment from highly successful NRL and Super League Head Coach, Jason Demetriou, who has agreed to a long-term arrangement to help implement new winning systems, curricula and culture in the Club.
The Broncos are in the process of securing pre-commitments from leading NRL players, including several internationals, that would comprise up to half the run-on team.
The new ownership will be supported by its dedicated and long-serving staff, and a team of highly experienced club administrators and consultants who have been appointed to assist in the next chapter of the London Broncos’ financial and footballing future.
The bid outlines a clear forecast and plan to ensure the operational and financial sustainability of the Club through investment in resources, systems, and robust governance, as well as a plan to diversify revenue away from its current reliance on centralised funding.
“We have undertaken a root-and-branch review of all operational aspects of the Club and will be recalibrating the Club across all operational disciplines to achieve excellence. We want the London Broncos to be the standardbearer for the Super League; that’s our commitment to the governing body, London Broncos fans, and the rugby league community,” Grant Wechsel said.
The submission clearly articulates the benefits to the game and the league, outlining strategies to grow grassroots participation, elite talent pathways to expand the game’s talent pool, and increase attendance and fandom.
Darren Lockyer said that “A successful London club will help the Super League achieve maximum growth and potential.”
“To be a truly national competition and to grow the game’s exposure, finances and talent pool, the game should be represented in the nation’s capital, and the largest financial market in the world.”
“London is the largest greenfield market for rugby league growth; if anchored by a strong and sustainable club, the benefits to rugby league could be huge,” Mr Lockyer said.
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