Britain’s rugby league Super League has approved an increase from 14 to 15 clubs for the 2027 season. The Rugby Football League will establish selection criteria and appoint a panel to assess applicants. London Broncos want to return to the top division after a three-trophy Championship season, but the additional club has yet to be chosen.
Super League, Britain’s top rugby league competition, is preparing to grow from 14 to 15 clubs for the 2027 season. Its existing clubs approved the increase at a shareholders’ meeting. The decision has been passed to the Rugby Football League, the sport’s governing body, whose board will organise the process for filling the additional place.[1], [2]
The Rugby Football League board must first establish the criteria for selection. It will then appoint a panel to assess applicants against those requirements before a recommendation is submitted. The vote has approved an extra place rather than named its recipient. London Broncos have made their wish to return to the top division clear and are expected to apply. Whether other clubs intend to apply remains unknown.[1]
London Broncos completed a three-trophy season in the Championship, the division below Super League, in 2026. An ownership group including Darren Lockyer took over after the club’s earlier relegation. Its return would require selection through the new application process. The board must establish its criteria and appoint the assessment panel before the final recommendation on the additional place.[1]
