The Broncos from Australia have been linked with a move to acquire the Broncos from the UK.
Brisbane Broncos have shut down reports linking them with a takeover of London Broncos. The NRL club has been linked with a move to invest in the club since Sun Sport reported that the Australian giants were looking to take a stake in the club.
Brisbane, who previously invested in London before the takeover of Richard Branson, were said to have been involved in a deal alongside Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington, who has been brokering a deal.
However, speaking to the Daily Telegraph, the club’s CEO, Dave Donaghy, and chairman Karl Morris, have both shut down those suggestions.
Donaghy said: “I’m aware of interest from English clubs seeking investment from their Australian counterparts but to be clear, ownership of a UK club is not something the Brisbane Broncos are considering right now.”
Morris added: “It’s the first I’ve heard of it. I understand there are people (linked to the Super League) in Australia. There is zero interest from us in an international football franchise.”
