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Amateur club submit business plan to partner with and replace London Broncos in Championship

An amateur rugby league club have submitted a bid to the RFL to partner with London Broncos and replace them in the Championship, if they gain Super League promotion. Bedford Tigers, who were unsuccessful in applying to be part of…

By Sam Cook · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:31 PM

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Bedford Tigers submitted a business plan to replace London Broncos in the Championship if London earn Super League promotion.
The move would expand an existing partnership between Bedford and London Broncos that previously included player exchanges.
London Broncos are expected to be promoted to Super League as part of an anticipated 15-team competition.

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Amateur rugby league outfit Bedford Tigers have submitted a business plan to the RFL to partner with London Broncos and take their place in the Championship. The proposal depends on London earning promotion to Super League, which is expected to occur under an expanded 15-team setup backed by the NRL.

Bedford, who previously missed out on entering League One in 2025, stated the move would strengthen an existing joint venture between the sides. That partnership has already seen player movement, including Tigers representatives playing for Broncos reserves and Euan Parke moving to Bedford.

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