MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Hunslet RLFC
Jake Watson • 27 March 2025
MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Hunslet RLFC
London Broncos return to The Cherry Red Records for the first time in over a month when they welcome Hunslet RLFC to Wimbledon on Saturday.
The Broncos will be looking to right the wrongs of last weekend when they lost heavily to Oldham in what was a performance described by Mike Eccles as a “bad day at the office”.
There has been a lot of change in the squad this week with various loan/dual registration movements.
This week we give a warm welcome to Tom Whitehead and Alfie Johnson who join the squad from Warrington Wolves.
Also joining the squad is former Broncos academy centre Ted Davidson. The 22-year-old centre played in the recent Capital Challenge game at the HAC and scored two tries for the London Development team. Ted came through the same system as former team mates Jamie Humphrey’s, Oli Leyland, Ramon Silva and Kai Pearce-Paul.
Jake Thewlis, Lukas Mason, Kian McDermott and Taylor Kerr return this week to their respective parent clubs.
We can also update fans on the fitness of Connor O’Beirne who missed the game with Oldham due to injury. We can confirm that Connor sustained a knee injury against Dewsbury which will keep him sidelined until mid May.
Finally, Lewis Bienek suffered a head knock in the game at Oldham and failed his HIA so is unavailable for the weekend’s game in line with concussion protocol.
You can see the squad below;
Huw Worthington has told London Broncos media the lads are itching to get back on home soil and put on a good performance;
This meeting will be the first time the two sides have met in a competitive game in nearly 10 years with Hunslet winning the last game at The Hive in 2015.
You can check out the results from the last ten meetings below;
LONDON BRONCOS v HUNSLET STATS
Last ten meetings:
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)
Fulham 10, Hunslet 16 (SD, 11/12/88)
(at Polytechnic Sports Ground, Chiswick)
Tickets for the game are still available with the fixture taking place at the slightly later time on Saturday of 5pm.
Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets online before the day of the game as the matchday ticket price rises if bought on the gate.
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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
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MATCH PREVIEW: Mike Eccles looks ahead to Toulouse trip London Broncos Director of Rugby & Performance Mike Eccles has done his pre-match interview ahead of the trip to Toulouse and has offered a positive update. Liam Tindall and Connor O'Beirne are in contention to play following injuries and Lewis Bienek will hopefully be ready for the next game against Hunslet. Jack Smith, Connor Barley and Kian McDermott and Lukas Mason make up the rest of the squad. Watch the full interview with Mike below. #WeAreLondon
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Toulouse Olympique vs London Broncos Mike Eccles has named the 21-man travelling party for this weekend’s trip to Toulouse as Brandon Webster-Mansfield is named for the first time since arriving. Alongside Webster-Mansfield we also Liam Tindall and Connor O’Beirne return, coming as a huge boost for the squad. Sam Winney also returns to the 21 for the first time since breaking his jaw in the away game at Barrow. Jack Smith who is on dual registration from Leeds Rhinos also joins the group after scoring two tries on his debut for the club against Widnes Vikings. Lewis Bienek remains the only major absentee however it is hoped he will be fit for the next game at Hunslet. #WeAreLondon
TOULOUSE TRAINING GALLERY The final session with the squad before we fly out to Toulouse on Saturday ahead of Sunday's Championship clash at the State Ernest-Wallon. #WeAreLondon
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