London Broncos produced a clinical attacking display on Saturday as they recorded a 134-0 victory over Crusaders, a result that has entered the record books as the highest winning margin and the most tries scored in a match across the top two tiers of professional rugby league since the sport's formation in 1895.
While the achievement is a significant milestone for the club, the team will be keen to focus on the standards and performance that delivered the result, while acknowledging the efforts of a Crusaders side that continued to compete throughout a challenging afternoon.
The Broncos crossed for 25 tries in total, with centre Brandon Webster-Mansfield leading the way with a five-try performance that earned him Player of the Match honours. The outside back was a constant threat throughout, finishing off a number of slick attacking movements and demonstrating the clinical edge that has become a feature of his game.
The foundations for the victory were laid early. After Emarly Bitungane opened the scoring, Morea Morea added the first of his four tries before Neil Tchamambe's electric break down the edge inside the opening ten minutes stretched the lead to 18-0 and gave the Broncos early momentum.
From there, the visitors continued to play with pace and precision. Dean Hawkins and Finley Glare added further scores before Webster-Mansfield opened his account. Ben Hursey-Hord, Teddy Davidson and Morea all crossed before the interval as the Broncos built a commanding lead through disciplined execution and strong support play.
Despite holding a comfortable advantage at the break, London maintained their intensity after the restart. Webster-Mansfield added four more tries to complete his five-try haul, while Tchamambe finished with four tries of his own. Morea's four-try contribution, along with scores from Luke Smith, Gairo Voro, Connor O'Beirne, Sadiq Adebiyi and Jimmy Meadows, reflected the collective nature of the performance.
The Broncos' kicking game also contributed significantly to the final tally, with Voro landing 10 conversions before Meadows added a further nine.
While the final scoreline will attract attention, JD will undoubtedly be pleased with the professionalism shown by his side throughout the 80 minutes. The Broncos continued to play to their structures, supported one another defensively and maintained their standards despite the scoreboard.
Record-breaking victories are rare in any sport, and the result will take its place in rugby league history. However, for the Broncos, the focus remains firmly on continuing the unbeaten season and building momentum towards the Semi-Final in the 1895 Cup next weekend.
There were standout individual performances across the park, but this was ultimately a team effort, with contributions coming throughout the squad. Webster-Mansfield's five tries may have earned the headlines but the result was built on a collective commitment to playing the Broncos way from the first whistle to the last.
The club would also like to thank the travelling supporters for their backing and congratulate the players and staff on a memorable day that will be remembered as a historic chapter in London Broncos history.
Tries: Bitungane (1), Morea (5, 29, 37, 67) Tchamambe (10, 48, 65, 79) Hawkins (15) Glare (18) Webster-Mansfield (21, 27, 44, 46, 29) Hursey-Hord (23) Davidson (32) Smith (52, 75) Voro (55, 59) O’Beirne (58) Adebiyi (63) Meadows (72)
Goals: Voro 10/14 Meadows 9/11
