BOYS TALENT PATHWAY

London Broncos Boys Talent Pathway

London Broncos are extremely proud of their success in developing players, many of whom have gone on to succeed at the highest level. The comprehensive Talent Pathway Programme supports players from U12s to U18s and is delivered by the London Broncos Foundation in partnership with London Broncos, the London Junior League and the RFL.

The pathway begins with London Broncos Development Training, which is open to all, and progresses through the Origin Series between North London and South London, London Broncos U16s and U18s, and on to England Community Lions U16s and U17s, providing a clear and aspirational route for the capital’s best young talent.

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London Broncos Development Training

London Broncos Development Training Sessions are 2 hour training sessions which are open to all and are designed to take core skills to the next level, and for players to take a first step onto the London Broncos Talent Pathway.

London Broncos Professional Coaches will provide top-quality training to help players improve their game, and support and assess their development as they progress along the pathway. Performance in the Lions sessions can also contribute towards selection for the London Broncos Origin Series later in the year.

In 2025, nearly 300 young rugby league players from London & South-East took part in sessions for U12s, U14s and U16s, which were held at venues in North London and South London, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

"My son really enjoyed the session today and can’t wait for the next one. From a parental perspective I thought the drills were great and the coaches spoke clearly and encouragingly to the boys. Great to see rugby league growing!" Lee Hill, Parent.

In 2026 there will be 4 sessions for each age group, U12s, U13/U14s and U15/U16s, again held in North London and South London, during February Half-Term, Easter Holidays, May Half-Term and June/July.

Origin Series - North vs South London

The London Broncos Origin Series is the next step in the London Broncos Talent Pathway. This is a Representative Series at U14s and U16s, in which the best players from the North of London will play the best players from the South of London.

The programme includes two midweek evening training sessions, plus a two match series on Sunday afternoons in early September, with coaching by London Broncos professional coaches.

Players will be selected primarily based on their performance in the London Junior League, although outstanding performance in the London Broncos Development Training Sessions may also be considered. Please note, in order to be eligible for the  Origin Series, players need to play at least two Junior League matches, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

In advance of the Origin Series, and to help with further player development, the strongest U15 and U16 players will also be invited to take part in monthly Higher Performance London Broncos Training Sessions on midweek evenings during April, May and June.

London Broncos U16s & U18s

The best U16 players from the London Broncos Origin Series will be selected to form a London Broncos U16s Representative Team. This will involve a couple of training sessions on midweek evenings, and the team will play a number of fixtures against Super League and Regional opposition in October & November. 

Ahead of this, and following on from last years successful London U16s, the team is also due to play Wakefield Trinity Foundation on 1st April.

Meanwhile, the best U18 players from the London Junior League, will be selected to for a London Broncos U18s Representative Team which will play a match against a Regional Representative side in October.

England Community Lions 2026 - U16s & U17s

The best players from the Origin Series and the London Broncos U16s will be invited to take part in the Southern Trials for the England Community Lions the following Spring, ahead of a series of matches in Summer 2027.

The England Community Lions is a Representative team comprising the best players in England who aren't already engaged in a Super League Academy or Scholarship Programme. This year, the England Community Lions U16s will play a 4 Nations Series against the other Home Nations, and the U17s will play a Series against France, both during the summer term of 2026. 

In 2026, the Southern Trial for the U16 & U17 England Community Lions will take place at Brentwood Eels on 28th February, 46 players have already been invited to take part in these trials, based on their nomination for and/or performance in the Origin Series and/or London U16s last year (please note, in order to be eligible for the England Community Lions Trials, U16s need to have played for London U16s and U15s need to have played in the Origin Series, unless there are exceptional circumstance). 

Note current U16s will be U17s in 2026 and current U15s will be U16s in 2026.