The London Broncos surprise and overcome the promotion favorites, the Featherstone Rovers, on their own turf, setting up an exciting play-off final against Toulouse Olympique to secure a spot in the Super League in 2024.
The League Leaders' Shield winners, the Featherstone Rovers, had closed the regular season with a substantial 18-point advantage over the London Broncos, who were in fifth place. However, for the second consecutive year, they were shocked on the Post Office Road field during the final stages. After being defeated in the semifinals last year by the Batley Bulldogs, they suffered a 36-26 defeat tonight against a strong London team.
Meanwhile, the London Broncos are preparing for a trip to the south of France and a direct clash against two former Super League teams in an attempt to return to the top tier.
Toulouse Olympique, who finished second in the regular season, has already secured their place in the final with a 38-20 victory over the Bradford Bulls last night and will have the advantage of playing the play-off final at home, potentially achieving an immediate return to the Super League after relegation in 2022.
Otherwise, the London Broncos, relegated in 2019, will guarantee another rapidly growing club for the Super League in 2024.
