'Ready to act' - Terry Bramall outlines exciting 2027 vision for The Dons

Doncaster RFLC has only one direction of travel next season and that is the Super League, according to chairman Terry Bramall.

Bramall made these comments following a meeting with Club Doncaster Chief Executive Gavin Baldwin and Dons Chief Executive Carl Hall. The meeting follows a season in which the Dons delivered on the pitch notably reaching the Betfred Championship final before falling short against a strong London Broncos side in Wimbledon.

While away from the field, huge strides were also made as the club was recognised by IMG for recording the second highest IMG grading increase in a single season of any club across the whole of rugby league.

That progress has left the club with a clear view of where it wants to go next, with its sights firmly set on Super League.

Bramall said via the club website: “I am immensely proud of what Doncaster Rugby League achieved this year. Before the 2026 season began, everyone at the club sat down together and agreed what we wanted to achieve, and we have delivered it, both on the pitch and off it. That is a credit to our players, our staff and, above all, our supporters and the people of Doncaster, who have stood behind this club every step of the way.

“Doncaster Rugby League has only one direction of travel, and that is Super League. But before we can put our plans in place, we need the RFLto define the structure of the competition for 2027 and the opportunities that will be open to clubs like ours. Once we have that, we will be ready to act.”

Planning for 2027 is already under way behind the scenes. Internal meetings have taken place across the club, including hospitality, commercial, communications and community, with each department reviewing what worked in 2026 and where the club can go further. Those plans will be put into action once the RFL confirms the structure of next season.