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Balding brought in for his firepower

ON the day that they returned for pre-season training, Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of Gloucester back rower Adam Balding. Read

Oldham Roughyeds 40, Gateshead Thunder 16

GATESHEAD Thunder’s record-breaking nine-game winning run ended at promotion rivals Oldham who scored 20 points in each half to close the gap on the Tynesiders to four points. Read

Boost for Thunder ahead of tricky tie

GATESHEAD Thunder have received a boost ahead of their potentially crucial promotion clash with Oldham after they successfully overturned prop Chris Parker’s three week suspension. Read

Academy manager Metcalf departs Falcons

NEWCASTLE Falcons have lost another valuable backroom man with academy manager Richard Metcalf leaving Kingston Park. Read

Hogan flies off as Falcons warm up

MICK Hogan, the man who did much to boost attendances at Kingston Park, is to leave Newcastle Falcons for rugby league Super League side Wigan Warriors. Read

Draw has a familiar look for Falcons

NEWCASTLE Falcons will renew hostilities with Brive in the European Challenge Cup next season after Steve Bates’ side were paired with the French club for a fourth consecutive year. Read

Thunder have too much for the Lions

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Cipriani unlikely to be in next season's squad

ROB Andrew says injured fly-half Danny Cipriani is unlikely to be in England’s elite player squad for next season. Read

Defensive work pays off for Thunder

HEAD coach Dave Woods believes a new emphasis on tightening up in defence is behind Gateshead Thunder’s record-breaking form, writes MARK DOUGLAS. Read

Thunder make it eight wins on trot

AN in-form Gateshead Thunder’s winning run stretched to eight games with a 15-point victory at Northern Rail Cup finalists Doncaster. Read

Thunder are on revenge mission

GATESHEAD Thunder head coach Dave Woods hopes to take advantage of Doncaster’s midweek Northern Rail Cup exertions as they look to extend their advantage at the top of National League Two. Read

Hurricane Tane signs for Falcons

NEWCASTLE Falcons have completed the signing of Wellington and Hurricanes centre Tane Tu’ipulotu. Read

Gateshead Thunder 58, Keighley Cougars 14

FULL-BACK Stuart Kain scored a hat-trick as a rampant Gateshead Thunder ran in ten tries to crush Keighley Cougars at the Thunderdome yesterday. Read

Wins are the big draw for Thunder

GATESHEAD Thunder head coach Dave Woods believes his side’s continued success will finally help to increase crowds at the International Stadium. Read

Second signing expected to follow Tane

NEWCASTLE Falcons are closing in on their second summer signing after securing a two-and-a-half year deal for Junior All Black Tane Tu’ipulotu. Read

Gateshead Thunder 32, Oldham Roughyeds 18

CENTRE Kevin Neighbour and leading try scorer Stewart Sanderson both scored twice as Gateshead Thunder increased their lead at the top of Co-op National League Two to four points last night. Read

Sanderson back after taking his medicine

GATESHEAD Thunder welcome back top try scorer Stuart Sanderson to their line-up for tonight’s home fixture with Oldham after he was dropped and disciplined for missing training, writes MARK DOUGLAS. Read

Northumberland 25, Cornwall 11

COMETH the hour, cometh the men. Twickenham was barely stirring at the ungodly hour that Northumberland were summoned to kick off their County Championship Shield final but it mattered not a jot to Tom Borthwick’s side as they earned their place in North East rugby history. Read

Blackpool Panthers 6, Gateshead Thunder 30

A RECORD-BREAKING fifth consecutive win saw Gateshead Thunder move to the top of Co-op National League Two ahead of Wednesday’s rearranged home game against Challenge Cup quarter-finalists Oldham. Read

The ‘all-time greats’ face final hurdle

Northumberland step out at Twickenham tomorrow eager to add a silver lining to a fine season for regional rugby. Mark Douglas spoke to the man at the heart of their efforts Read

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