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Promotion is confirmed!
Today the RFL have confirmed that The Championship and League 1 will merge next season to create a league of twenty one teams. There are...

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2 days ago3 min read


Thunder push Whitehaven and the rest of League 1
This afternoon saw Newcastle Thunder put in their performance of the season as Whitehaven were made to work for their 28-10 victory at...

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5 days ago4 min read


Newcastle Thunder v Whitehaven and the rest of League 1 preview
The final home game of Newcastle Thunder's season has arrived with Whitehaven the visitors on Sunday afternoon for a 16:00 kick off....

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6 days ago3 min read


Nice one, Sunderland!
Last night saw the Women's Rugby World Cup opening game between England and USA at The Stadium of Light. I made the decision to go and it...

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7 days ago5 min read


Red Bull takeover Newcastle
Today it's been pleasing to see that the deal for Red Bull to takeover Newcastle Falcons has finally been completed. I'll take a look at...

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Aug 123 min read


League 1 round up
It'll be a bit briefer this week as I didn't make it to Keighley to watch Thunder. Although there has been some surprising results! The...

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Aug 113 min read


Keighley Cougars v Newcastle Thunder and the rest of League 1 preview
Before I get onto this week's action, disappointingly there was nothing agreed at the joint meeting of Championship and League 1 clubs...

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Aug 83 min read


Newcastle Thunder v Dewsbury Rams review and the rest of League 1
Newcastle Thunder v Dewsbury Rams Dewsbury were worthy winners at Blaydon this afternoon with the powerful carrying of Dec Tomlinson...

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Aug 34 min read
Newcastle Thunder v Dewsbury Rams and the rest of League 1 preview
A look ahead to this weekend's League 1 rugby league action

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Aug 34 min read


Newcastle Thunder v North Wales Crusaders and a look at the rest of League 1
Newcastle Thunder b North Wales Crusaders North Wales turned up at Blaydon this afternoon and did what I expected them to do from my...

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Jul 274 min read


Newcastle Thunder v North Wales Crusaders and League 1 preview
Thunder v North Wales North Wales make their second trip of the season to Blaydon on Sunday afternoon following their trip in February...

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Jul 263 min read


Newcastle Thunder v Rochdale Hornets and League 1 review
Newcastle Thunder v Rochdale Hornets This afternoon saw Rochdale visit Blaydon to take on Newcastle Thunder in their first home game for...

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Jul 203 min read


Newcastle Thunder v Rochdale Hornets and the rest of League 1 this week
Newcastle Thunder v Rochdale Hornets Rugby league finally returns to Blaydon tomorrow afternoon with Rochdale Hornets the visitors to...

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Jul 193 min read
Thunder lose on the road as home is where the points are in League 1
Swinton v Newcastle Thunder Swinton took a commanding victory against a youthful Newcastle Thunder outfit this afternoon. This was always...

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Jul 132 min read
Newcastle Thunder are back!
I'll get my moan out the way! After what feels like an age, Newcastle Thunder finally play another league game tomorrow afternoon as they...

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Jul 122 min read
Workington Town v Newcastle Thunder and other League 1 review
Yesterday afternoon saw Newcastle Thunder travel to Workington Town. Graham Steadman got a chance to see this young Thunder group in...

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Jun 232 min read
Newcastle Thunder v Workington and other League 1 preview
The Graham Steadman era until a permanent coach is appointed gets underway tomorrow afternoon with a tough trip to Workington Town for...

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Jun 212 min read


Argentina sparkle in Dublin
Last night saw The British Lions take on Argentina at The Aviva Stadium, Dublin and what an occasion it was! A sea of red From being in...

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Jun 214 min read
The Lions in Dublin
It's Thursday night and I'm sat in the bar at Newcastle Airport waiting for the 23:05 to Dublin. I'm waiting for a bucket list trip, to...

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Jun 192 min read


Thunder and the future
Exciting news has broken this evening from Newcastle Thunder, I'll give my reaction below. Thanks to Chris I think it's important to...

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Jun 173 min read
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