World Club Challenge 2026: Hull KR vs Broncos as Aussie Fans Invade England
The world title of rugby league is on the line and the city of Hull has become the center of the sport’s universe.
Thousands of miles from home, supporters of the Brisbane Broncos have landed in England, bringing noise, color and confidence ahead of the 2026 World Club Challenge. They have travelled more than 10,000 miles and they are not shy about why they are here. They believe their team is the best in the world and they expect to prove it.
But standing in their way are the reigning Super League champions, Hull KR . A club riding the wave of history after a remarkable 2025 season that delivered a domestic treble. Grand Final winners. Challenge Cup holders. League Leaders’ Shield secured. Now they are chasing global validation.
Because this is not just a game. This is Super League versus the NRL. England versus Australia. Pride versus pride.
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The decision to stage the clash at the MKM Stadium instead of Craven Park tells you everything about the scale of the moment. With a capacity of more than 25,000, it offers more than double the space and it is expected to be packed. The demand has been extraordinary. The energy building across the city is impossible to ignore.
Hull KR’s star half-back Mikey Lewis has made it clear. His side will approach this with no fear. They know the Broncos bring elite talent. They know Australia dominated England in the recent Ashes. But they also know that recent World Club Challenges have swung in favor of Super League sides. St Helens stunned Penrith in Australia. Wigan Warriors defended English pride on home soil. Now Hull KR have the chance to make it three in a row for the northern hemisphere.
And that matters.
For years, the debate has raged about the gap between the NRL and Super League. Is the English competition closing it. Or widening it. A win for Hull KR strengthens the argument that the balance of power is shifting, even if only slightly. A Broncos victory reasserts Australian dominance on the global stage.
Beyond trophies, this is about growth. Exposure. Credibility. The World Club Challenge is rugby league’s ultimate measuring stick. And nights like this can inspire new fans, new investment and a bigger global footprint for the sport.
The atmosphere is building. The players are ready. And the world will be watching to see which league truly rules.
Stay with us for full coverage and analysis as the World Club Challenge unfolds, because this is where champions prove they belong on the world stage.
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