How Magic Weekend could work with 15th team as London stance clear

Ongoing partnership talks between Super League and the NRL feature the London Broncos as a major sticking point. The NRL is reportedly adamant that a London team must compete in the top flight by 2027, potentially forcing Super League to expand into a 15-team competition.

To help facilitate the move, the London Broncos have reportedly offered to sit out Magic Weekend in 2027. However, an odd number of teams creates scheduling complications, including uneven bye rounds and fairness concerns regarding points allocation across the league.