Category: Newcastle Thunder
Super League clubs set for unusual third-round draw in revamped Challenge Cup
THE CHALLENGE CUP third-round draw will be made tomorrow (Tuesday), despite the majority of first-round ties not yet taking place. All twelve Super League clubs…
Newcastle Thunder sign three including Bradford Bulls youngster
NEWCASTLE THUNDER have signed three new players as well as retaining another from 2024. Owen-Tyler Cole, Seth Clapham and Alex Taylor will all don the…
Newcastle Thunder to have a new home stadium for 2025
NEWCASTLE THUNDER have a new stadium for the 2025 League One season. The north-east club will play their fixtures at the home of rugby union…
Newcastle Thunder chairman calls for more lower-league funding
NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie wants external funding for second and third-tier clubs to rise. “There is no long-term plan in Rugby League because we…
Newcastle Thunder chief suggests bold new rugby league model
NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie has stressed his keenness to ensure the north east club maintains a sustainable future. Much has been made of Thunder’s…
Newcastle Thunder build for 2025 with raft of retentions
NEWCASTLE THUNDER coach Chris Thorman considers Tyler Walton a key signing as the club look to continue their rebuilding process. The 24-year-old prop made 20…
Newcastle Thunder chief reveals if club will return in 2025 as he takes aim at governing body
NEWCASTLE THUNDER general manager Keith Christie has revealed that the club will be ready to return as a League One side in 2025. Following a year…
Newcastle Thunder chief slams IMG after making bold financial claim
NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie has taken aim at IMG for the way in which they have left the North-East club in ‘no-man’s land’. Thunder,…
Why Newcastle Thunder have achieved their aim despite a winless season in League One
NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie will be happy to see the club take small steps forward in 2025, insisting there is no rush to be a…
Newcastle Thunder chairman keen for city to secure Magic Weekend – but wants more involvement
NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie has welcomed the news that Super League’s Magic Weekend could return to the city, but has stated that his club…
