Community-driven Newcastle Thunder aiming for big things on and off the field in 2019

With big names such as Bradford and York securing promotion from League 1 last season, and the third-tier being reduced to just 11 teams, it…

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Jamaican international Joe Brown pens new Thunder deal

Jamaica centre Joe Brown has pledged his allegiance to Newcastle Thunder for a further season, the club have announced. After helping the Reggae Warriors claim…

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Watch Rugby League Back Chat (Show 22) on TotalRL.com now

Watch the latest edition of Rugby League Back Chat now on TotalRL.com Host Dave Woods is joined by Rugby League World Editor-in-Chief Matt Shaw, Chairman of…

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This week’s Rugby League Back Chat

Don’t miss Rugby League Back Chat sponsored by TotalRL.com on Freesports TV this Thursday 9th August at 7pm (plus repeats). Host Dave Woods is joined by…

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Newcastle point the way for West Wales Raiders

GARETH WALKER, the Championship correspondent of League Express, believes that West Wales Raiders should take comfort from the way Newcastle Thunder responded to a some…

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League Express Mailbag Letter of the Week: ‘League can flourish in Newcastle’

Each week, we’ll be picking out the top letter from our world famous League Express Mailbag in Monday’s paper and featuring it in-depth on our…

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Newcastle Thunder implement revolutionary concussion assessment protocol

The way in which concussions assessments are tracked is set to be revolutionized – by Newcastle Thunder. Michael Heap, the Academy Manager at the League…

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Payne handed new deal by Newcastle after impressive start

Newcastle Thunder have handed Jason Payne a two-year contract to remain as the club’s head coach. Payne took charge of the club on an interim…

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Newcastle secure unlikely place in League 1 play-offs

Newcastle Thunder booked their place in the League 1 play-offs following a dramatic final round of action. Jason Payne’s side bagged the fourth and final…

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Thunder snap up Rennie for 2018

Cook Island international prop Vincent Rennie has become Newcastle Thunder’s first signing for the 2018 season, after agreeing to a new deal that takes him…

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