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IMG DAY: Bulls Fall Spot but All 14 Stay in Super League as London Debate Grows
Wakefield scored 17.85 points and earned Grade A status as all 14 incumbent clubs again secured places in the competition.
- On Thursday, October 08, 2026, the RFL released the 2026 IMG club gradings, with Grand Final winners Wakefield Trinity topping the standings for the first time with a score of 17.85 out of the maximum 20.
- Introduced in 2023, the grading system evaluates clubs across five pillars including performance and facilities. All 14 existing Super League clubs retained their top-flight status, as no ranking changes occurred within the top 14 positions.
- Championship club Doncaster RLFC improved to 17th following a strong season, while London Broncos ranked 16th despite their Grand Final victory. Both clubs remain below the elite threshold.
- London Broncos appear set for admission to an expanded 15-team Super League in the coming days, a move requiring confirmation by RFL officials and a vote by top-flight clubs.
- Doncaster chief executive Carl Hall expressed optimism about the club's trajectory, noting that league expansion could open the door for ambitious teams to challenge at the elite level.
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