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Falcons legend holds mixed loyalties

FRIDAY promises to be an emotional night for Newcastle Falcons legend Gary Armstrong as the two rugby loves of his life – the Falcons and Jed-Forest – do battle in a pre-season friendly. Read

Falcons duo Oz tribute

AUSTRALIA coach John Connolly has pinpointed Newcastle Falcons duo Jamie Noon and Mathew Tait as two of England’s top World Cup dangermen. Read

Delight for Falcons trio

FALCONS boss John Fletcher is delighted his talented trio of Jamie Noon, Jonny Wilkinson and Mathew Tait have been named in the England World Cup squad. Read

Fletcher’s sadness as Flood returns

JOHN FLETCHER welcomed Toby Flood back to Kingston Park with open arms – but wished he did not have to. Read

Shock as ace Rutherford quits Thunder

LONG-serving former captain Stephen Rutherford, who made over a century of appearances for Gateshead Thunder, has quit his local club following a dispute. Read

Thunder find the going tough

GATESHEAD are limping towards the end of a disappointing Co-op National League Two campaign after losing by 20 points at London Skolars for their fifth consecutive defeat. Read

Thunder extend run of defeats

BELEAGUERED Gateshead Thunder coach Dave Woods went on the defensive after his side slipped to a fifth consecutive Co-op National League Two defeat at the weekend. Read

Noon delight but Flood misses out

JAMIE NOON, Jonny Wilkinson and Mathew Tait have made England’s final World Cup squad – but Toby Flood has missed out at the last hurdle. Read

London Skolars 32, Gateshead Thunder 12

GATESHEAD Thunder suffered their 11th defeat from 12 away games this season when they lost 32-12 in the capital against a rejuvenated London Skolars. Read

Thunder striving for play-offs

HOPES of reaching the National Two play-offs are still very much alive inside the Gateshead Thunder camp, with three games against teams around the bottom-half of the table still to come this season – starting today at London Skolars. Read

Thorman gunning for his brother

FORMER Thunder old boy Paul Thorman is looking to put one over his former club and younger brother Neil when Gateshead make the long trip to the capital today. Read

Visser spearheads Falcons’ challenge

NEWCASTLE Falcons winger Tim Visser is aiming to pick up his hot Premiership scoring streak in another form of the game after being included in the squad to play in the Middlesex Sevens tournament. Read

Falcons hope for case of lucky Sevens

NEWCASTLE Falcons aim to maintain their impressive trophy run when they lock horns with their Guinness Premiership rivals in the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham next weekend. Read

Scrum down

ASHINGTON Rugby Club has started summer training sessions for youngsters aged between six and 12. Read

Noon puts case for the defence

JAMIE Noon has warned England’s World Cup rivals to beware the underdog as preparations for their Webb Ellis trophy defence hot up. Read

Matty's joy at late call

MATHEW TAIT admitted he had little time to prepare for his latest England outing as Brian Ashton’s side began their World Cup preparations with a thumping victory over Wales. Read

Defeated Thunder never in the Hunt

GATESHEAD Thunder’s dismal away record continued at York City Knights in Coop National League Two, Dave Woods’ side slipping to a 12-point defeat. Read

Thunder bid to revive fortunes

GATESHEAD Thunder will attempt to end a damaging three-game losing streak and record only their second double of the season when they travel to York City Knights tomorrow. Read

I hope Toby a late starter

TOBY FLOOD is desperate not to turn out in Newcastle colours until October. The Falcons fly-half has steeled himself for the World Cup battle ahead, and is not about to relinquish a place in Brian Ashton’s final squad – even for home comforts. Read

Falcons starlets set to go clubbing!

NEWCASTLE Falcons’ up-and-coming players are to be given valuable game time this coming season – thanks to a link-up with local clubs. Read

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