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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Final 2023 top try, goal and point scorers in Super League, Championship and League One

BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE – LEADING SCORERS (League games and play-offs) Tries 1 Abbas Miski (Wigan Warriors) 28 2 = Tom Johnstone (Catalans Dragons) 27 Josh…

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NEWCASTLE THUNDER have withdrawn from League One in a shock collapse, following the club’s relegation from the Championship at the end of the 2023 season….

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No change to 2024 league structure despite push from League One clubs

THERE will be no change to the structure of the Championship and League One next season – but a refresh could be on the way…

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Another former Super League forward joins League One Oldham as Roughyeds’ revolution continues

ANOTHER former Super League forward has joined League One Oldham as the Roughyeds’ revolution continues. Under new ownership, Oldham have brought in the likes of…

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Championship Focus: Why North Wales Crusaders are feeling positive despite play-off final loss

“IF someone made a film about this season, I don’t think people would believe it, honestly.” North Wales Crusaders might have been unable to provide…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Doncaster deserve promotion and are set up for more success

DONCASTER have finally made it out of League One – and I’m delighted for their chief executive Carl Hall. My old Leeds team-mate is a…

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