Newcastle Thunder chairman on club’s potential to complete the League One season, new signings and developing the northeast as a rugby league hub

NEWCASTLE THUNDER almost never made it to the start line for the 2024 campaign. After being relegated from the Championship, owner Semore Kurdi announced his…

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Wakefield Trinity-Newcastle Thunder clash moves venue in ‘lifesaver’ for League One club

WAKEFIELD TRINITY’S away clash at Newcastle Thunder on Sunday February 18 will no longer take place at Kingston Park. Instead, Featherstone Rovers’ Millennium Stadium will…

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Newcastle Thunder chairman makes bold Wakefield Trinity claim after being realistic about facing Daryl Powell’s side

NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie is realistic about his side’s chances against Wakefield Trinity in the 1895 Cup. The two will lock horns on February…

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Newcastle Thunder chairman responds to York Knights drubbing with impassioned release

NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie has issued a passionate response to his side’s 114-10 drubbing by York Knights at the weekend. It’s fair to say…

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Newcastle Thunder financial latest with club’s long-term future at Kingston Park discussed

IT’S been a long, gruelling road since Newcastle Thunder announced their intention to withdraw from League One in October last year. Since then, chairman Keith…

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Newcastle Thunder formally apply for League One status for 2024 season

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have officially sent out their application to return to the League One set-up for the 2024 season. The north-east club shocked the rugby…

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Newcastle Thunder latest as stadium, head coach, recruitment and application process laid bare

NEWCASTLE THUNDER will be sending their application to the Rugby Football League (RFL) this week in order to take their place in League One for…

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Newcastle Thunder still not accepted by RFL for 2024 despite inclusion in 1895 Cup and League One fixtures

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have been included in the 1895 Cup fixture schedule despite the club having not been accepted by the RFL to play in 2024…

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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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