London Broncos carve out coaching role for retiring club legend with ‘phenomenal service’ to continue

The 33-year-old is the Broncos’ highest appearance maker of all-time…

By Ben Olawumi · Love Rugby League

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:01 AM

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Retiring London Broncos captain Will Lovell has been appointed as the club's new reserves head coach.
Lovell retired after London completed a 2026 treble by winning the Grand Final against Doncaster.
The forward became London's all-time record appearance maker with 210 games, surpassing Steele Retchless.

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Retiring London Broncos captain Will Lovell has been named the club's new reserves head coach following his retirement from professional rugby league. The 33-year-old forward hung up his boots after leading the club to a treble in 2026, which included lifting the 1895 Cup, the Championship League Leaders' Shield, and winning the Grand Final against Doncaster.

Lovell finishes his career as the Broncos' all-time record appearance holder with 210 games, surpassing Steele Retchless' previous benchmark of 202 matches. Over 15 years with the club, he spent five seasons as captain, won three championships, and scored 34 tries for London.

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London Broncos carve out coaching role for retiring club legend with ‘phenomenal service’ to continue

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