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 work in handouts from central government funding. We are completely paralysed," he argued.
"It's a frustration from my point of view because there is potential in the north-east, but 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 work in handouts from central government funding. We are completely paralysed," he argued.
"It's a frustration from my point of view because there is potential in the north-east, but