London Broncos graded below Barrow but still set for Super League place
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Runaway Championship winners London Broncos have been ranked 16th in the latest IMG gradings, placing them below Barrow Raiders. Despite this low grading and initial omission from the list of 14 established Super League clubs for 2027, the Broncos are still slated to become the 15th team in an expanded Super League competition.
The inclusion of London in the top tier is contingent on National Rugby League (NRL) funding tied to having a Super League franchise in the capital, bridging the gap between their lower administrative grading and their participation in the expanded competition.
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BBC News London (London, UK) (GB)Focuses on London's omission from the core 14 Super League clubs for 2027.
Guardian Sport (GB)Highlights the paradox of low IMG gradings alongside guaranteed Super League expansion.
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