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London Broncos ‘legend’ Will Lovell retires

FORMER London Broncos captain Will Lovell has announced his retirement from rugby league. The 33-year-old is the capital club’s record appearance maker, having played 210…

By Stephen Ibbetson · Total Rugby League

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:47 PM

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London Broncos record appearance holder Will Lovell has retired from rugby league at age 33.
Lovell played 210 games across 15 years, surpassing Steele Retchless' previous record of 202 appearances.
He captained the club between 2020 and 2025 and won three Championship titles.

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Former London Broncos captain Will Lovell has announced his retirement from rugby league at the age of 33. The Northampton-born player concludes his playing career as the club's all-time record appearance maker, having featured 210 times over a 15-year period.

During his tenure, Lovell contributed to three Championship title victories and captained the team from 2020 to 2025. Following his retirement as a player, he will remain with the club as the head coach of the Reserves team.

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