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Morgan Smith’s late try gives Hull victory and denies spirited Broncos

  • Hull FC 28-24 London Broncos
  • Visitors remain winless after last-minute heartache

Being 200 miles away from the sport’s traditional heartlands, London Broncos have never been strangers to a unique rugby league situation. But even by their standards this season is completely unprecedented given the reality that, no matter what the Broncos do upon their return to Super League in 2024, they will be asked to quietly collect their belongings and leave later this year.

With only the top 12 clubs in IMG’s grading system given a seat at the top table in 2025, the fact London were ranked 24th in the provisional rankings at the end of last season – below clubs such as Batley and Doncaster – means they simply won’t improve enough on and, more importantly, off the field in one season to climb into the top 12. Even winning the grand final, unlikely as it would be, wouldn’t be enough to save them.

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