THE 1895 Cup opened today with York Knights taking on Newcastle Thunder in Group 3 of the competition.
With Newcastle's struggles in the off-season made clear after financial issues almost forced the club under, Thunder were always going to up against it against a York side determined to compete near the top of the Championship table.
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