It's 1895 Cup action for Newcastle Thunder as they entertain Batley Bulldogs with a place in the quarter finals on the line.

Newcastle Thunder took on Workington Town this afternoon and took a hard fought 10-28 victory to book an 1895 Cup first round tie against Batley Bulldogs.

Newcastle Thunder travel to take on Workington Town in the preliminary round of The 1895 Cup on Sunday afternoon, here's my preview.