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…

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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…

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‘I can see the potential’: Chris Thorman on his Newcastle Thunder rescue job

Chris Thorman has seen dreams of Super League turn into a fight for mere survival in his time at Newcastle Thunder, but he is ready…

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Locations of League: Gateshead

Our journey around the villages, towns and cities that have rugby league running through their veins heads to the North East. IN THE likes of…

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Newcastle Thunder forced into venue change for opening round of League One season

NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie has explained the decision to move the club’s home game against Hunslet to the South Leeds Stadium on Sunday 17…

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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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