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The new rebrand has caused quite a stir\u00a0<\/p>\n

By MICHAEL PONTICELLO <\/p>\n

Published: 20:54 EST, 25 November 2025 | Updated: 21:49 EST, 25 November 2025 <\/p>\n

The Brisbane Broncos<\/a> have shocked the NRL<\/a> world by unveiling a new logo and uniform that have divided fans.<\/p>\n

It’s the NRL premiers’ first emblem change since their premiership victory in 2006, and comes after they beat Melbourne in the 2025 grand final.<\/p>\n

The modern design features a forward-facing Bronco, a shield nodding to the original 1988 logo, and the Brisbane River flowing through the mark.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reaction to the news from fans has been mixed.<\/p>\n

Some have slammed the new emblem on social media, producing similar comments to those seen when the Bulldogs released their hated new <\/a>emblem\u00a0last month.<\/p>\n

‘This makes me feel better as a bulldogs fan. We no longer have the worst logo in the comp,’ one X user wrote.<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The new Brisbane Broncos logo (pictured) has divided the rugby league world<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The outgoing logo (pictured) was brought in at the end of 2006 after the club claimed that season’s NRL premiership<\/p>\n

\"Star <\/p>\n

Star fullback Reece Walsh (pictured) models the Broncos’ 2026 away jersey, which has attracted criticism over the switch to dark blue<\/p>\n

\"Broncos <\/p>\n

Broncos legend Petero Civoniceva (centre) is pictured wearing the beloved jersey with the old club logo in 2012<\/p>\n

‘Can we just go back to the classic original and be done with it? This seems unnecessary,’ another said.<\/p>\n

But there have been a few positive reactions to the announcement as well.<\/p>\n

‘It’s actually really good’, one Instagram user wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Actually rate this’, another said.<\/p>\n

Brisbane’s unveiling of their new logo has been coupled with the reveal of their 2026 home and away jerseys.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The home jersey’s design is stock standard, and exactly what fans have come to expect, but the away kit has surprised fans due to its predominantly midnight-blue colour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The jersey has been designed that way to pay tribute to Cyril Connell, who was the chief talent scout for the Broncos for almost 20 years.<\/p>\n

Some have been left unimpressed with the use of the different colour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Club <\/p>\n

Club centre Delouise Hoeter is pictured in the new Broncos home jersey\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Cyril <\/p>\n

Cyril Connell is credited for bringing Darren Lockyer (pictured right, with former Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett) to the Broncos\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Blue? Someone must still be celebrating the GF. Queensland is Maroon. There is nothing wrong with the white with maroon and gold. Blue is not Queensland,’ one social media user said.<\/p>\n

‘No thanks. Colour looks too close to the [Melbourne] Storm,’ another claimed.<\/p>\n

Connell is credited for bringing the likes of Darren Lockyer, Shane Webcke and also Petero Civoniceva to Brisbane \u2013 and the new jersey is a take on the club’s 2010 tribute kit to the longtime scout, who passed away in 2009.<\/p>\n

The club is hoping their new emblem can symbolise the start of a new era.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘This is more than just a logo \u2013 it’s a statement of who we are, where we’re from and importantly, where we’re headed,’ said CEO Dave Donaghy.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brisbane’s rebrand also introduces a powerful new battle cry for the next era dubbed ‘We Charge On’.<\/p>\n

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