MATCH PREVIEW: Hunslet RLFC vs London Broncos
Jake Watson • 28 June 2025
MATCH PREVIEW: Hunslet RLFC vs London Broncos
London Broncos move into Round 15 of the Championship season on Sunday with a trip to Yorkshire to take on Hunslet RLFC.
Both sides will have identified this fixture as an opportunity to kickstart their seasons with both currently occupying the bottom two places in the division.
Mike Eccles side come into this fixture off the back of a weekend off so will be fresh and the previous game a narrow defeat away to top-side Toulouse, which will have given the Broncos plenty of positives to build on.
SQUAD INFO
Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad for this weekend’s trip to Yorkshire to take on Hunslet RLFC.
Lewis Bienek returns to the squad after missing the last month through injury and he is joined in the squad by Jack Smith, Louix Gorman and Taylor Kerr who are on dual-registration terms from Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR & Wigan Warriors.
INTERVIEWS
London Broncos' Luke Polselli says "we're ready to go" ahead of the Championship trip to Hunslet on Sunday.
The Italian international has been in good form and has been named in the Rugby League World Team of The Month for the Championship after excelling in the full-back position.
This weekend sees the division bottom two sides meet at the South Leeds Stadium and Polselli believes wins are on the way.
THE STATS
Last ten meetings:
London Broncos 26, Hunslet 6 (ChR5, 29/3/25)
London Broncos 24, Hunslet 41 (CSR3, 23/8/15)
(at The Hive, Barnet)
London Broncos 34, Hunslet 12 (ChR18, 21/6/15)
(at The Hive, Barnet)
Hunslet 12, London Broncos 32 (ChR11, 3/5/15)
Hunslet 4, London Broncos 70 (CCR4, 3/4/05)
London Broncos 40, Hunslet 2 (SD, 13/11/94)
(at Barnet Copthall)
Hunslet 25, London Broncos 14 (SD, 28/8/94)
(at Elland Road)
Hunslet 22, London Crusaders 46 (SD, 13/3/94)
(at Elland Road)
London Crusaders 48, Hunslet 12 (SD, 24/10/93)
(at Barnet Copthall)
Hunslet 26, Fulham 21 (SD, 9/4/89)
(at Elland Road)
LIAM WELHAM needs one appearance to reach 250 for his career.
- 49 for Hunslet (2012-2013, 2025)
- 72 for Midlands Hurricanes/Coventry Bears (2020-2024)
- 93 for Doncaster (2014-2018)
- 3 for Dewsbury Rams (2011)
- 30 for Featherstone Rovers (2010-2011)
- 2 for Hull KR (2006)
ALEX WALKER needs one try to reach 100 for his career.
- 82 for London Broncos (2014-2019, 2022-2025)
- 7 for Featherstone Rovers (2021, loan)
- 2 for Wakefield Trinity (2020-2021)
- 6 for London Skolars (2016, dual-registration)
- 2 for Scotland (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021-2022)
(0 for Hemel Stags, 2016, loan)
ONE TO WATCH
A talented utility back Billy Jowitt is really flourishing at Hunslet after moving from being a fringe player at Bradford to a key man.
Despite Hunslet’s struggles he has still managed to score 6 tries in 16 games and is also a consistent kicker with 17 so far this season.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
London Broncos beat Hunslet 26-6 in Round 5 of this season at The Cherry Red Records Stadium - watch the highlights below.
Prior to this meeting an entire decade had passed since the previous meeting.
#WeAreLondon
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Hunslet RLFC vs London Broncos Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad for this weekend’s trip to Yorkshire to take on Hunslet RLFC. Lewis Bienek returns to the squad after missing the last month through injury and he is joined in the squad by Jack Smith, Louix Gorman and Taylor Kerr who are on dual-registration terms from Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR & Wigan Warriors. The game takes place at 3pm on Sunday at the South Leeds Stadium and you can watch the full match preview interview with Luke Polselli below the squad information. #WeAreLondon
MATCH PREVIEW: Luke Polselli previews trip to Hunslet London Broncos' Luke Polselli says "we're ready to go" ahead of the Championship trip to Hunslet on Sunday. The Italian international has been in good form and has been named in the Rugby League World Team of The Month for the Championship after excelling in the full-back position. This weekend see's the division bottom two sides meet at the South Leeds Stadium and Polselli believes wins are on the way. #WeAreLondon
OFFICIAL STATEMENT Following recent reports in the media London Broncos would like to clarify that no decision has been made in regard to any name change. Gary Hetherington has recently spoken openly about ongoing discussion and research about a possible rebrand however no such decision will be made until an ownership group is in place. “The Hounds” is a name that has been recommended and registered although we reiterate that no decision has been made. As soon as the Club is in a position to update fans with any news this will be announced accordingly through the official channels. #WeAreLondon
GAMEWEEK: Hunslet RLFC vs London Broncos London Broncos move into Round 14 of the Championship season on Sunday with a trip to Yorkshire to take on Hunslet RLFC. It is a return to action after a weekend off following the most recent trip to France to take on Toulouse. Despite not coming away with the win it was a performance which there were plenty of positives to take away from against a team top of the league and on a run of 8 consecutive wins. Sunday see's the divisions bottom two sides come up against one an another so will be viewed as a big game for both.
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MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Toulouse vs London Broncos You can now watch back the extended highlights of the Championship fixture between Toulouse Olympique and London Broncos at the Stade Ernest-Wallon. Ethan Natoli, Huw Worthington and Connor Barley with the Broncos tries. #WeAreLondon
TOULOUSE GALLERY You can now take a look through the best images from the Championship clash with Toulouse at the State Ernest Wallon. Photo credit: David Gibson #WeAreLondon
POST-MATCH REACTION: Mike Eccles following narrow Toulouse defeat London Broncos Director of Rugby & Performance Mike Eccles felt that despite defeat in France to the league leaders Toulouse Olympic, it was a performance with "plenty of positives and lots to build on." The Broncos would twice take the lead in the first-half only to be pegged back on both occasions to go into the break 12-12 but a last minute try from Benjamin Laguerre would seal the points for Sylvain Houles side. Watch the full post-match interview with Mike Eccles below. #WeAreLondon
TEAM NEWS: Toulouse Olympique vs London Broncos Here is your starting line-up for this afternoon’s Championship with Toulouse at the Stade Ernest-Wallon. Brandon Webster-Mansfield comes in at centre to make his full debut and Connor O’Beirne returns to the starting line-up following injury. #WeAreLondon
