London Broncos set for Super League despite low IMG grading

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 10:48 · Archive

Championship winners London Broncos will join Super League despite being graded below Barrow Raiders in IMG rankings.

London Broncos have dominated the Championship in 2026, winning all three domestic trophies available under the ownership of Australian rugby league great Darren Lockyer. The squad has been assembled with significant NRL talent to achieve their two-fold goal of sporting success and commercial growth.

Despite their on-pitch dominance, the Broncos have been graded 16th in new IMG rankings, below even Barrow Raiders. However, they are still set to secure a place in an expanded Super League for next season. The Independent Sport reports that this Super League place could be contingent on a proposed deal involving NRL money.

London Broncos set for Super League despite low IMG grading — Image: Independent Sport

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Why London Broncos are set for Super League despite missing out on place as IMG gradings revealedThe Australian-backed club could benefit from a proposed deal with the NRLIndependent Sport · 8 Oct, 10:10
London Broncos graded below Barrow but still set for Super League placeChampionship winners only 16th in new IMG gradings NRL money contingent on London Super League side Runaway Championship winners London Broncos have been graded below even Barrow Raiders for next season – but they are still set to become the 15th team in an expanded Super League next season, the Guardian can reveal. The Broncos have swept aside the second tier in 2026 , winning all three domestic trophies on offer after assembling a squad filled with NRL talent. Under the ownership of Kangaroos great, Darren Lockyer, London’s goal was two-fold this year: to dominate on the pitch as well as…The Guardian · 8 Oct, 10:00

In this story: London Broncos · Barrow Raiders · Darren Lockyer · Super League · NRL · Championship

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