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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

Parling working to get back

GEOFF Parling is itching to ditch the gym for the pitch – but only when the time is right. Read

Disappointing Thunder falter

GATESHEAD Thunder slumped to a third consecutive defeat as visitors Workington Town earned a narrow four-point victory despite playing for more than an hour with 12 men. Read

Woods woe as troops slip up

DAVE Woods has called on his Gateshead players to help him rebuild some credibility and instill pride into the Thunder ranks after another agonising defeat. Read

Woods wants stars to lead way

DAVE Woods is looking for 13 leaders to run onto the Thunderdome pitch when his Gateshead Thunder side take on Workington Town tomorrow (3pm kick-off). Read

Woods all set to weald axe

DAVE WOODS has reminded his Gateshead Thunder players they are fighting for contracts as the season hots up. Read

Falcons show winning attitude

FALCONS skipper Phil Dowson unveiled Newcastle’s new kit yesterday – and a new “streetwise” approach to next season’s Guinness Premiership. Read

Dows about this for confidence!

NEWCASTLE Falcons’ new skipper Phil Dowson thinks his side can reap big rewards from a relatively late pre-season start. Read

Ready to turn up the heat

THINGS are going to get tougher from here for the Newcastle Falcons as pre-season training kicks into gear. Read

Ward takes on Carl challenge

MICKY WARD cannot wait to stamp his name on the Newcastle Falcons team sheet again ahead of All Black Carl Hayman’s post-World Cup arrival. Read

Thunder 8, Lions 34

GATESHEAD Thunder’s winning run on a Saturday ended against Swinton Lions who scored five second half tries in a 24-point victory. Read

Andrew war cost England chance

TIM STIMPSON has been mixing business interests with coaching since continued knee problems forced him into early retirement. Read

Falcons are Black and glue

FORMER Newcastle Falcons and England full-back Tim Stimpson has hailed fitness coach Steve Black as “the glue that binds the club together”. Read

Burke an ‘all-time great’

FORMER Australia coach Bob Dwyer has paid Falcons superstar Matt Burke a glowing tribute. Read

Micky hails link-up

FALCONS prop Micky Ward is one of the Gosforth colts success stories, having joined the club from Wallsend and graduating all the way through to professionalism and England Saxons recognition. Read

Gosforth prepare to rise from the ashes

A SECRET vow made 11 years ago has won Gosforth Rugby Club a new home and secured its future. Read

Foreign legion will raise bar

MARTIN JOHNSON reckons big-money Southern Hemisphere imports will not ruin England’s domestic and international game – provided home-grown talent fights back. Read

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