KINGSTON Park is the venue tomorrow night as Northumbria University and Newcastle University renew one of student rugby's fiercest rivalries.

The two sides lock horns with a 6.45pm kick-off in BUCS Premier North – with both in search of only their second victory of the season after a difficult start.

Reigning champions Durham still top the Premier standings with an impressive five wins from five, taking their unbeaten run to 27 matches in a stretch lasting more than a year.

Northumbria have enjoyed more success in the 13-man code, with Gateshead Thunder captain Jason Payne coaching their rugby league side.

Payne called on a number of his Thunder team-mates for last week’s 34-14 win over Edge Hill, with Gateshead player of the season Will Bate crossing the try-line twice.

The result leaves Northumbria placed fourth in the Super Eight league as they prepare for tomorrow’s trip to Gloucestershire.