Rick Jones
January 16, 2026

London Broncos Girls Talent Pathway Launched!

Talent Pathway Programme for Girls U12s to U16s and U17s to U19s

The London Rugby League Foundation and the London Broncos are delighted to launch the London Broncos Girls Rugby League Talent Pathway Programme for 2026. This will be in addition to the playing opportunities with their Community Clubs in the London Junior League, which should provide extensive opportunities for Girls across the regional to take part in and develop in rugby league.


There are two key parts to the Programme:


U12s to U16s - London Broncos Development Training (Community to Performance)


For U12s to U16s (Year 7 to Year 11), there will be London Broncos Development Training Sessions, which will run alongside the Boys Development Training Sessions, and will be lead by the Head Coach of the London Broncos Women, Colin Baker. These sessions will be a great way to improve core rugby skills as well as develop skills specific for rugby league. 


The sessions are FREE and OPEN TO ALL, and will take place in February Half-Term, Easter Holidays and May Half-Term Please see the registration forms for the February sessions below.


Mon 16th Feb - Brentwood Eels, Brentwood CM15 9SE - 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Wed 18th Feb - London Broncos Women HQ, Hazelwood TW16 6QU - 1.30-3.30pm


U17s to U19s - NextGenRL for London Broncos Women


The NextGenRL Programme is for U17s to U19s, and aims to develop top-level players for the London Broncos Women in the near future. Players may be invited to take part in an initial block of 5 training sessions with the London Broncos Women's Team. At the end of this period they may be invited to continue playing with the London Broncos Women, or to return to or join a Community Club, or both.


Each player who is part of the Programme will receive a Player Development Plan, and for the players who play for Community Clubs, the London Broncos Women's Head Coach will be aiming to attend Women's Southern Championship matches.


If you would like to take part in the Programme please submit the form below to register your interest, and we will get back to you with next steps.

Registration Form for Girls NextGenRL Programme


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