# London Broncos Women’s Super League promotion dispute

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/london-broncos-womens-super-league-promotion-dispute
> Updated: 2026-10-11T09:59:47.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The London Broncos secured promotion to the 2027 Women’s Super League after a 36-6 victory over the Leigh Leopards. This win allowed the Broncos to claim the final spot in the top-flight competition.

Following this result, a dispute emerged regarding the legitimacy of the promotion. Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont criticized the National Rugby League (NRL) for reportedly making the Broncos’ promotion a condition for investment in the European competition. Beaumont described the NRL’s deadline for an agreement as a “gun to the head approach akin to a ransom.” He argued that the move lacked due process, noting that the Broncos were not the highest-ranked Championship club according to recent grading tables. Super League clubs have met to discuss the matter, but no resolution has been reached.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Leigh Leopards owner rebukes NRL over London Broncos promotion demand

Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has criticized the NRL for demanding the promotion of the London Broncos as a condition for a Super League investment deal, calling the move a “ransom” demand.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leigh-leopards-owner-rebukes-nrl-over-london-broncos-promotion-demand

### 2026-09-27: London Broncos secure Women’s Super League promotion

The London Broncos have secured promotion to the 2027 Women’s Super League after defeating the Leigh Leopards 36-6, while the Oldham Roughyeds' successful season ended with a loss to London.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/london-broncos-secure-womens-super-league-promotion

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