On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital!
On this week’s Bye Round interview special, James Graham sits down with the new owners of the London Broncos, businessman Grant Wechsel and rugby league legend Darren Lockyer. They open up about their takeover of the iconic London club, their ambitious plans for the future, why a Super League return will have to wait until after the 2026 season and how the Broncos can reignite rugby league in the UK’s capital!
0:00 Why The London Broncos?
7:45 How To Attract Fans From London
11:28 Reception From Other Super League Clubs
13:28 Should The NRL Control The Super League?
18:22 Missing Out On Super League In 2026
22:34 Pathway To The Super League
27:42 Recruitment For 2026
31:33 Junior Pathways In London
36:40 Potential Brisbane Broncos Collab
39:47 Playing For The Kangaroos
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