POST-MATCH REACTION

Jake Watson • 31 May 2025

POST-MATCH REACTION: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings


The thoughts of Mike Eccles following the narrow defeat to Widnes Vikings at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.


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by Jake Watson 2 June 2025
Away Day Excursion York Knights vs London Broncos Saturday 16 th – Sunday 17 th August 2025 We are pleased to be able to offer an away day excursion package exclusively for London Broncos fans to support the team in York. This package includes: - Overnight stay in the Grand Hotel - Dinner in the ‘Star of the City’ restaurant - A Full English breakfast - Travel from the hotel to the stadium and the railway station - Return tickets from London to York - Director Hospitality Itinerary SATURDAY Train from London to York 5:30pm Meet at Hotel bar for drinks 6:30pm Short walk to the restaurant Return to hotel for drinks and chat SUNDAY - Full English Breakfast in Hotel Restaurant - 12:30pm Meet at hotel bar - 1:15pm Depart on executive coach - 1:45pm Arrive at LNER Community Stadium Buffet in Director’s Lounge and pre-match preview from Mike Eccles - 2:45pm Take seats in the Main stand - 3pm Kick Off: YORK KNIGHTS v LONDON BRONCOS Half-Time and post-match refreshments - 4:45pm Final whistle: celebratory drinks in the Directors Lounge (hopefully) - 5:15pm Coach travel to York Station - 6pm Train to London Cost: £295 per person (based on a sharing a double or twin room)
by Rick Jones 2 June 2025
Over 200 boys have taken part in the first two Development Sessions. The Final sessions take place in June & July. BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY!
by Jake Watson 1 June 2025
LONDON BRONCOS V WIDNES VIKINGS (by David Ballheimer) London Broncos (6) 10, Widnes Vikings (6) 12 London Broncos, for the third time in their last four home games, found themselves on the wrong end of a two-point scoreline. However, Widnes Vikings most definitely deserved to take the points because they dominated both possession and territory, especially the first part of the second half. All teams suffer injuries and in rugby league, they are a necessary evil. However, what is unequal is the players affected, and London were without winger Liam Tindall, scrum half Connor O’Beirne and prop Lewis Bienek, three key players.
by Jake Watson 1 June 2025
HIGHLIGHTS: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings Watch back extended highlights of the Round 12 Championship fixture between London Broncos and Widnes Vikings at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. Your commentary team are Alex Irons and Lewis Bienek. #WeAreLondon
by Jake Watson 31 May 2025
TEAM NEWS: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings Here is your starting line-up for this afternoon's Championship Round 12 clash with Widnes Vikings. Jack Smith comes in for his full debut after joining on loan from Leeds Rhinos. Meanwhile, Hull KR trio Lennie Ellis, Louix Gorman and Connor Barley all also start. Liam Tindall misses out with a minor injury. #WeAreLondon
by Jake Watson 30 May 2025
MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings London Broncos move into Round 12 of the Championship season on Saturday when Widnes Vikings visit the Cherry Red Records Stadium. Broncos come into this one in a poor run of form and take on a side placed 8th in the table and having lost their previous two league games. For the full match preview read the article below. THE SQUAD Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad for this weekend’s Championship clash with Widnes Vikings at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. This week we welcome Louix Gorman and Lennie Ellis from Hull KR back into the group. Connor Barley completes the Robins trio but Barley is on a month long loan. Jack Smith, a 20-year-old outside back from Leeds Rhinos joins the group as does 19-year old middle Kalum Rathbone from Wigan Warriors. New signing Brandon Webster-Mansfield is set to join up with the squad next week meanwhile Connor O’Beirne and Lewis Bienek remain a couple of weeks away from a return to action.
by Jake Watson 30 May 2025
Matchday guide: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings We are excited to be able to share the matchday guide with you for our match on Saturday to ensure you have the best possible experience backing the Broncos against Widnes Vikings. Important times to note: 15:00- Gates open. 15:00 – Hospitality opens 17:00- London Broncos vs Widnes KO 17:40- London Broncos vs Widnes HT 18:35- London Broncos vs Widnes FT 19:30 – Hospitality Last Orders 20:00 – Hospitality Closes
by Jake Watson 29 May 2025
MATCH PREVIEW: Sadiq Adebiyi previews visit of Widnes London Broncos forward Sadiq Adebiyi is confident wins are just around the corner as we welcome Widnes Vikings to Wimbledon on Saturday. The Broncos find themselves in a difficult run of form and are just one spot off the bottom in the Championship after 11 rounds of action. Watch the full interview with Sid below and grab yourself half-price tickets on the video. #WeAreLondon
by Jake Watson 29 May 2025
Smith & Rathbone join the squad In this week's 21-man squad we are joined by 20-year-old outside back Jack Smith from Leeds Rhinos. Standing at 191cm tall, Smith can play on the wing or at centre. In 2024, Smith got the chance to develop away from the Rhinos as he featured on loan at Betfred Championship sides Halifax and Bradford. In total, he played five games (3 for Halifax, 2 for Bradford). With the Rhinos Reserves side, he played eight out of twelve games and scored one try against London Broncos reserves. Meanwhile, 19-year old Rathbone will be looking to make his senior debut with his spell away from parent club Wigan Warriors. Rathbone, who is predominately a loose forward but can also play at hooker, spent his entire amateur career at Leigh Miners before signing for the Warriors Academy in 2022 after progressing through the Scholarship programme. He still coaches at his childhood club whilst training to become a full time electrician away from playing, and he scored three tries in nine appearances for the Academy in 2023. Welcome to the Broncos, Jack & Kalum. #WeAreLondon
by Jake Watson 29 May 2025
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad for this weekend’s Championship clash with Widnes Vikings at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. This week we welcome Louix Gorman and Lennie Ellis from Hull KR back into the group. Connor Barley completes the Robins trio but Barley is on a month long loan. Jack Smith, a 20-year-old outside back from Leeds Rhinos joins the group as does 19-year old middle Kalum Rathbone from Wigan Warriors. New signing Brandon Webster-Masfield is set to join up with the squad next week meanwhile Connor O’Beirne and Lewis Bienek remain a couple of weeks away from a return to action. #WeAreLondon
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