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London Broncos Miss Out on Super League for 2027
Confirmed
In Short: The London Broncos, despite winning three trophies in 2026, will not play in the Super League next year.
The London Broncos, who won the Championship Grand Final, the 1895 Cup, and the regular-season standings in 2026, will not be part of the Super League for the 2027 season.
All 14 Super League clubs will remain in the competition after the release of the yearly gradings, which are based on criteria formulated by media giant IMG.
Wakefield Trinity, who won the Super League Grand Final, have come top of the ratings for the first time.
Wigan, despite winning both the Challenge Cup and the League Leaders' shield, dropped to fourth place.
St Helens, who missed out on the play-offs for the first time in the Super League era, dropped from third to seventh.
Castleford Tigers, who finished 13th in Super League, have risen from 11th in 2025 to eighth and will move into the top-tier section.
The decision to exclude the London Broncos from the Super League for 2027 has disappointed many fans.
Despite their achievements, the Broncos' overall performance in the Super League gradings did not meet the criteria for inclusion in the top-tier competition.
The upcoming London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea is expected to be a highlight of the Premier League season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is looking forward to facing Chelsea, managed by his longtime friend Xabi Alonso, in the match.
Chelsea, who have won three out of three games to start the season, will face a significant test against the defending Premier League champions.
The NFL's decision to hold a game between the Commanders and Colts in London has also drawn attention, with some fans expressing dissatisfaction with the ticket prices.
What this adds
The exact criteria used by IMG to determine the Super League clubs for 2027 have not been fully disclosed.
The impact of the London Broncos' exclusion on the team's future plans and fan base remains to be seen.
What's confirmed
- The London Broncos, who won the Championship Grand Final, the 1895 Cup, and the regular-season standings in 2026, will not be part of the Super League for the 2027 season.
- All 14 Super League clubs will remain in the competition after the release of the yearly gradings, which are based on criteria formulated by media giant IMG.
- Wakefield Trinity, who won the Super League Grand Final, have come top of the ratings for the first time.
- Wigan, despite winning both the Challenge Cup and the League Leaders' shield, dropped to fourth place.
- St Helens, who missed out on the play-offs for the first time in the Super League era, dropped from third to seventh.
- Castleford Tigers, who finished 13th in Super League, have risen from 11th in 2025 to eighth and will move into the top-tier section.
- The decision to exclude the London Broncos from the Super League for 2027 has disappointed many fans.
- Despite their achievements, the Broncos' overall performance in the Super League gradings did not meet the criteria for inclusion in the top-tier competition.
- The upcoming London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea is expected to be a highlight of the Premier League season.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is looking forward to facing Chelsea, managed by his longtime friend Xabi Alonso, in the match.
- Chelsea, who have won three out of three games to start the season, will face a significant test against the defending Premier League champions.
- The NFL's decision to hold a game between the Commanders and Colts in London has also drawn attention, with some fans expressing dissatisfaction with the ticket prices.
What's still developing
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