London Broncos will stage a spectacular Rugby League double-header this Sunday (14 August) – and the Our League cameras will be at the Cherry Red Records Stadium in Plough Lane to capture all the action.
At 3pm Broncos’ men will play Workington Town in the Betfred Championship, before the women take centre stage at 5.30pm with their Betfred Women’s Super League South semi-final against Bedford Tigers.
Match tickets are on sale now via the London Broncos website, while Our League subscribers can enjoy both games for just £4.95 (advance) or £10 on the day by visiting rugby-league.com/livestream
Broncos Ladies ended their regular season campaign in spectacular fashion last weekend, when they defeated Cardiff Demons to pinch the division’s top spot. Jess Ingram crossed the whitewash in the closing seconds to confirm an 18-20 win over the previously unbeaten Welsh side.
“They never gave up,” said Broncos Ladies Head Coach Colin Baker. “The entire squad’s attitude all season has been extraordinary and there’s a real excitement in the camp ahead of our play-off semi-final.
“It’s a great boost to the team to be able to play at a venue like the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The extraordinary success of the England football team at Wembley in the European Championship final underlines the power of women’s sport right now.
“It would be great to confirm our spot in the final by beating Bedford but attracting more female players to our club and making Rugby League – and sport generally – open and inclusive to everyone is just as important.”
London Broncos CEO, Jason Loubser, adds: “Our stadium partnership with AFC Wimbledon has the potential to elevate the Broncos badge and our sport in London to a whole new level. Broncos Ladies are a significant part of our operation and it’s our ambition to connect as many young girls and women as possible to sports participation.
“Broncos Ladies experienced a breakthrough first season by reaching the play-offs and providing a pathway for several squad members to represent their country in international friendlies and major tournaments.
“Colin Baker has done a fantastic job developing the team and their success on the pitch deserves our support, which is why we’re pleased to host their upcoming semi-final at Wimbledon.”
Aldershot Military Stadium is the venue for the first semi-final on Saturday 13 August (KO 3pm), when the Army take on the Demons in a repeat of last year’s BWSLS Grand Final which Cardiff won 30-26 to become the inaugural champions.
The BWSLS South Grand Final takes place on Saturday 27 August at Cross Keys RFC, Gwent (KO 3pm).
