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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Keighley Cougars owners share vile homophobic abuse received in wake of LGBTQ+ History Month

KEIGHLEY COUGARS owners Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia have shared the vile homophobic abuse they have received in the wake of the LGBTQ+ History Month….

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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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Bookies reveal favourites and odds for Super League, Championship and League One success in 2024

SUPER LEAGUE sponsors Betfred have revealed their favourites and odds for all three professional leagues for the 2024 season. In Super League, reigning champions Wigan…

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Huddersfield Giants and Dewsbury Rams to make history as Liam Rush set to referee brother Kieran in emotional tribute for terminally-ill mother

SUNDAY’S pre-season fixture between Huddersfield Giants and Dewsbury Rams at the FLAIR Stadium will be a poignant and special occasion for the Rush family –…

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Keighley Cougars scale back stadium redevelopment plans due to “reduced likelihood of promotion”

KEIGHLEY COUGARS are set to scale back their stadium redevelopment plans due to a “reduced likelihood of promotion.” According to the BBC, a revised planning application has…

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Ex-Super League star Jake Webster details the knee problems left by rugby league as he gives verdict on new role at Keighley Cougars

EVERYONE knows that rugby league players are some of the toughest sportsmen and women out there. But, the physicality of the game sometimes leaves a…

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