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Thunder coach's promise

Gateshead Thunder coach Dave Woods expects last week's 18-6 win over Hunslett Hawks to mark the start of an up-turn in fortunes with a raft of reinforcements expected in the coming weeks. Read

Woods warns troops

DAVE WOODS wants his Gateshead Thunder side to prove the lessons are finally learnt from their shaky first half of the season, (writes NICK PUREWAL). Read

Tough draw for Falcons

John Fletcher is confident Newcastle can wage a successful EDF Energy Cup campaign next season, having been paired with Gloucester, Newport Gwent Dragons and London Wasps in the group stages. Read

Ashton goes to war

England were being put through their paces by the Royal Marines yesterday as they began preparations for the World Cup defence, which starts in just over two months, writes Alex Lowe. Read

Weight and see the new Gesinde

THERE IS no getting away from the fact sometimes, in rugby, size does matter – and for Eni Gesinde he has the height now he needs the weight. Read

England tell it to the Marines

ENGLAND were being put through their paces by the Royal Marines today as they began preparations for the World Cup defence, which starts in just over two months. Read

Jonny backs Dallaglio call-up

Jonny Wilkinson is in no doubt Lawrence Dallaglio will have a crucial role to play for England at the World Cup. Read

Thunder's best earns victory

Gateshead Thunder produced their best defensive display of the season to overturn a half-time deficit and beat Yorkshire outfit Hunslet Hawks at the Thunderdome, writes Jeff Bowron. Read

Thunder go down a storm!

DAVE Woods hailed his Gateshead Thunder second-half heroes after their table-turning win over Hunslet Hawks – then challenged them to do it again and again. Read

We'll be fitter than ever now

STEVE BLACK believes Newcastle Falcons’ pre-season planning should bring the squad back in their best-ever shape. Read

Forget the bad times - Wilko

JONNY Wilkinson believes England must forget about their post-2003 World Cup woes if they are to have any hope of defending their title in France. Read

Gateshead Thunder 18, Hunslet 6

Gateshead Thunder produced a storming second half comeback to turn the tables on Hunslet Hawks and secure three valuable Co-op National League Two points. Read

Fairytale may not be enough

Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield fears his fairytale return to Test-match rugby league may not be enough to help him cement a place on the international scene. Read

Thunder boss in plea for support

Dave Woods has admitted he is disappointed North-East rugby fans aren't getting behind his developing Gateshead Thunder side - and hopes to see more turn out for a rare Saturday game at the Thunderdome. Read

Falcons to face old foe

Newcastle Falcons will face Irish province Connacht, French club Brive and Spanish champions Cetransa El Salvador in next season's European Challenge Cup. Read

Thunder set to storm Hawks

Dave woods reckons defence can be the best form of attack when Gateshead Thunder take on Hunslet Hawks tonight. Read

Beattie offered a chance

Ross Beattie is determined to win a long-term contract at Kingston Park after admitting he is relishing the chance to prove his worth to Newcastle Falcons. Read

Consistency is key to trophy

John Fletcher has finalised his 2007-08 Newcastle Falcons squad, reiterating calls for greater consistency in his silverware hunt. Read

Falcons veteran happy to stay

John Fletcher is confident Joe McDonnell has what it takes to star at English rugby's highest level for the foreseeable future after tying Newcastle's veteran prop to Kingston Park until 2009. Read

Beattie in battle to win contract

Former Scotland international Ross Beattie is back at Newcastle Falcons - for the start of the season at least. Read

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