Broncos to host Hull clash at League Two Gillingham (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Broncos to host Hull clash at League Two Gillingham

2:42pm Friday 27th January 2012 in Rugby League

London Broncos have confirmed League Two outfit Gillingham FC will host Stobart Super League match against Hull FC in May.

The match will be played at 2pm on May 20 and is the second of the club's 'On The Road' matches to announced after the Bronocs revealed they would host their encounter with Bradford Bulls on May 6 at Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road.

London Broncos chief executive Gus Mackay said: ”We are delighted to be playing this Stobart Super League match at Gillingham and are grateful to them for their support in laying on this fixture.

“This is an exciting opportunity to take the game to a new audience, meeting our strategic objective of growing the game across London and the South East.

“We very much hope the local community will come out in support of the event and we’re already looking forward to the match.”

Gillingham FC commercial director Steve Lowe added: "It's great to be working with the London Broncos to bring another professional sport to Kent, particularly just as the football season will be drawing to a close.

"I hope that the people of Kent come out and support us bringing Super League rugby to the county.

"It should be a great sporting occasion and will showcase rugby league to all those that follow it on TV, play it and read about it.”