Championship One Preview: Oxford v Gateshead Thunder
Oxford coach Tony Benson expects Sean Morris and Andrew Hoggins to both be available for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship One fixture against Gateshead Thunder.
Oxford coach Tony Benson expects Sean Morris and Andrew Hoggins to both be available for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship One fixture against Gateshead Thunder.
Hemel Stags coach Troy Perkins is expected to name an unchanged team as he aims for a second victory over Gateshead Thunder in 2014.
Hunslet Hawks coach Barry Eaton believes Gateshead Thunder are set to be genuine contenders as the Kingstone Press Championship One season progresses.
Barrow Raiders prop Andrew Dawson and Gateshead Thunder half-back Matty Beharrell are the Kingstone Press Championships Players of the Week.
Oldham pair Liam Thompson and Adam Files are both ruled out of Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship One fixture with Gateshead Thunder.
Craig Borthwick is doubtful for Gateshead Thunder, while Luke Hardcastle is facing up to three weeks on the sidelines with a knee problem.
Improving Gateshead Thunder are aiming to collect their second Kingstone Press Championship One victory of the season when they host London Skolars on Sunday.
Oxford coach Tony Benson faces an anxious wait to see whether four key players are fit for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship One match with Gateshead Thunder.
Both sides look to be at full strength for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship One clash at the Whitebank Stadium.
Jacob Blades and Chris Parker will both be assessed on Friday after the Gateshead Thunder pair suffered ankle injuries at Oldham.
Gateshead Thunder coach Kevin Neighbour has warned his side they need to show massive improvement if they are to challenge North Wales Crusaders on Sunday.
Three players have avoided suspension for fighting in Whitehaven’s friendly against Gateshead earlier this month.
Gateshead Thunder have ended a run of 64 games without a win against professional opposition by defeating Workington in Championship 1.
North Wales Cruaders have caused a stir ahead of this weekends game with Gateshead Thunder, by offering FREE hospitality if they lose the game.
Gateshead Thunder are set to move to South Shields while their permanent home is unavailable.
Gateshead half-back Sam Walsh has been handed a five-match ban, after being found guilty of biting Whitehaven’s Craig Calvert.
Steve McCormack has praised the professional attitude of his players after their 70-10 victroy over Gateshead.
Gateshead have already equalled last season’s points tally in just three games in 2012.
Championship 1 round-up: London Skolars thrashed new-look North Wales Crusaders 66-16 at the New River Stadium.
North Wales Crusaders were denied a fairytale resurrection as Barrow came from behind to win 26-24.
Gateshead coach Kevin Neighbour is looking forward to being part of a truly national Championship 1 competition in 2013.
Gateshead narrowly missed out on ending a run of 23 games without a win on Sunday, but the signs are positive for the North East club.
Gateshead will enter the new Championship 1 season having not won a league match since March 2010, and coach Kevin Neighbour says they just want to avoid finishing bottom this ...
Gateshead will return to Kingston Park, the home of rugby union side Newcastle Falcons, to play Leigh Centurions next month.
Prop Jason Payne will once again lead Gateshead in 2012, as they prepare for their season opener against Doncaster in the Northern Rail Cup on Wednesday.
Gateshead coach Kevin Neighbour is looking forward to the start of the Northern Rail Cup on Sunday, and wants to use the competition as a development tool for his team.
Wales international Matt Barron sees no reason why Gateshead can’t open their season with a win over Doncaster on Sunday.
Gateshead have signed former Hull half-back Sam Walsh after his two-year drugs ban came to an end.
Wales international Matt Barron can’t wait for the start of the new season, after returning to Gateshead Thunder from York.