#121: Darren Lockyer on Buying the London Broncos & the Future of Super League

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by one of the greatest Rugby League players of all time, Darren Lockyer, alongside his business partner and London Broncos Owner Grant Wechsel.

Now a majority owner of the London Broncos, Lockyer discusses his transition from legendary player to club owner, why he believes in the London Broncos project, and what the future holds for the club. The conversation covers London’s importance to Rugby League, long-term ambitions for the Broncos, and what success looks like both on and off the field.

Lockyer and Wechsel also give insight into ownership challenges, building a sustainable Rugby League club in the capital, and how London fits into the wider picture of Super League expansion and growth.

🔑 Topics covered:

• Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel's role as majority owner's of the London Broncos
• Why London is vital to the future of Rugby League
• Long-term vision and ambitions for the Broncos
• Challenges of ownership and sustainability
• Super League expansion and the growth of the game
• Life after playing for one of Rugby League’s all-time greats

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