Newcastle Thunder relaunch update including head coach and stadium plans

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have not yet been given a deadline for submitting an application to the RFL in order for a revived club to be able…

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Newcastle Thunder survival bid ongoing with chairman ‘confident’ of return

NEWCASTLE THUNDER will launch a supporter membership scheme to help them reach the six-figure sum required to compete in League One next year. After the…

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Newcastle Thunder chief reveals how players reacted to the withdrawal from League One and slams player agents

IT’S fair to say that the rugby league fraternity was thrown into shock last week when Newcastle Thunder announced their intention to withdraw from the…

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Newcastle Thunder not giving up hope of return to League One for 2024

NEWCASTLE THUNDER could yet compete in League One next season. The North East club had announced they would fold in the wake of this year’s…

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Newcastle Thunder chief on the club’s future, six-figure fee needed to survive, potential return to League One and Kingston Park

NEWCASTLE THUNDER shocked the rugby league fraternity to its core with the news that it could fold after withdrawing from the League One competition for…

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Talking Rugby League: Newcastle Thunder’s demise illustrates major issue in game

TO say that I was disappointed to hear the news from Newcastle last week, that Thunder would be pulling out of Rugby League, would be…

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League Express Podcast #13 – Wigan Warriors crowned champions, London Broncos promoted and International news with Australian commentator Jason Costigan

Take a look at this week’s episode of the League Express podcast with Editor MARTYN SADLER, Co-host JAKE KEARNAN and special guest Australian Rugby League…

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‘Hopefully it’s not the end’: Ex-Newcastle Thunder director on club’s demise

FORMER Newcastle Thunder executive director Mick Hogan admits he is deeply disappointed but not surprised by the decision of the club’s current directors to withdraw…

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Newcastle Thunder withdraw from League One in shock collapse

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have withdrawn from League One in a shock collapse, following the club’s relegation from the Championship at the end of the 2023 season….

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Rugby League World – March 2023 Issue Out Now!

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD – ISSUE 482 (MAR 23) St Helens pulled off an extraordinary victory in a thrilling World Club Challenge defeating Penrith Panthers 13-12…

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