Ian White
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Have a short piece in this month's @Forty20magazine reviewing the Southern Conference League season. It's been a fantastic year for the Southern community game's top flight, great to see it growing in strength year on year #RugbyLeague #HoistMeUp
Packed to the absolute gunnels with triumphant winners & crestfallen losers, the international calendar is equally jammed & all reflected + what on earth is happening in the boardrooms as structure decisions are set to be made - all and more in new @Forty20magazine out this week
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London owner Grant Wechsel has set the target of the Broncos winning the Championship next year, after missing out on joining Super League, and revealed the club is after nine new overseas players. (free read) https://t.co/1xC8IDalmE
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Really looking forward to the Pacific Champinship starting & very much looking forward to seeing this Fiji team go! No Kikau or Koroisau, but still a decent mix of experience & young talent. Squad also seems to have a better balance to it than last year #RugbyLeague #NRL #Fiji
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Just spoke to Grant Wechsel, owner of London. He said the club had spoken to Reagan Campell-Gillard this morning and he is committed to London, the prop said he "can't wait to come over and win the Championship next year".
Is it still likely we'll see Siliva Havili and Reagan Campbell-Gillard playing championship rugby league under Jason Demetriou's leadership next season? You'd have to think they were sold a vision which centred around being in Super League.
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I don't disagree with any of this, I think it's a spot-on analysis. However, it is interesting/amusing/confusing to think of the number of sports enthusiasts in this country that uphold this mantra, whilst also having a favourite NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB team
Someone asked on a London Broncos page why rugby league fans seemed to not like them and not want them. This what I posted. These are my honest observations from living here for eight years.
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"They just don't like Rugby League down south"
According to Gary Hetherington, the RFL has now sold more than 50,000 tickets for the first Ashes test at Wembley and apparently more than half of these to people who reside in London and the South.
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Disapointed, but always thought we'd end up on the outer. Too many vested interests & easy to pin London as the club needing to do more. Looking forward to getting behind a strong Championship campaign Delighted for Toulouse & York. It would've been wrong had they missed out
A New Chapter⚡ The London Broncos will compete in the Betfred Championship in 2026. We are building for the future stronger, sharper, and with more promise than ever. With new leadership, new investment, and a clear vision, we’re on a mission to take London rugby league back
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It’s great that @YorkRLFC and @TOXIII will get their place in @SuperLeague. Fully deserved. Rugby League is a sport screaming for investment, and whilst this @LondonBroncosRL takeover may have happened a shade too late, it is another wasted opportunity. Making a team with full
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Coach Jason Demetriou will still join the club for their upcoming Championship campaign once his commitments with the Papua New Guinea national team finish next month. Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Saliva Havili - will both still join the club and don't have options in their
LONDON SNUB: Despite having legend Darren Lockyer as owner and Jason Demetriou as coach. Super League will prepare to announce Toulouse and York as the two new teams to join an expanded competition next year - snubbing the London Broncos. 📝 @MichaelChammas
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LATEST Big news out of the UK expected to drop later today. STORY: https://t.co/8BZCkxYWMf
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The sport isn't agile enough to seize opportunities when they present. That's why I've been far from convinced the club will end up back in SL when the announcement is made tomorrow.
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The "strong & stable" narrative in respect of London is really tiring. We need to be more stable than a club in administration three times in four years? Stronger than three sides that have/currently field Broncos academy products?
Let's be brutally honest . . . a successful @LondonBroncosRL will do far, far more, for UK Rugby League, than @TOXIII (or York). It's an absolute no-brainer, that they should go into @SuperLeague. If Lord Caine relies on the IMG grading . . . the sport will have scored an owngoal
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What a strong squad, congratulations to Sarah and Becky Smart our very own @BroncosWomen they will be great for @scotlandrl and big shout out to ex @BroncosWomen @AbiGordon too
🏴 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Head Coach John Whalley has named a 20-player squad to face England Community Lions in a Development fixture this Saturday 18 October, 2pm K.O. Alba gu Bràth 🏴 #Bravehearts #Scotland #RugbyLeague
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The RFL can today confirm the IMG Grading of the 35 clubs across Super League, Championship and League One following the 2025 season.
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“If you don’t have strong representation in the world’s global financial capital, the nation’s capital and the most populous city, can the league genuinely claim to be a truly national Super League?" Grant Wechsel tells why he believes London Broncos should be promoted, either
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Back to full-time status next season regardless of division & aiming for a squad of 27-30 players. Sounds like the Reserves will be making a comeback too. More encouraging steps
🐴 Exclusive: New London Broncos director of rugby Mike Eccles has confirmed the club are going full-time in 2026 irrespective of the division they are in... https://t.co/MSvsU6mRci
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Not much has been said on Paul White's involvement with the "new" Broncos, but it's one of the most interesting aspects for me. His time as Brisbane CEO endes messily, but a proven record in driving increases in memberships & revenue
Now hearing Grant Weschel and Paul White will be there
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@England_RL @Kangaroos sales must be going well. Another 2 sections open @wembleystadium Hopefully, we can break the Ashes record of 57k in the UK.
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Where better to run down London Broncos' exciting new future, than in the 40 year celebration issue of @WDownunder Congratulations to Rob & those involved over the years, a fantastic achievement! Copies via the link 👇 https://t.co/FSKtMg88tz
#AFCW #WeAreLondon🏉 #RugbyLeague
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Very kindly, @alex_parry_ has offered coach travel from Manchester to London and back on the day of the First Test, @England_RL vs @Kangaroos. Free to a good home, optional donation to the #Rycroft pot. Let him know if you're keen. Please RT #rugbyleague #TheAshes
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