To be honest I don't think we should be looking at Gateshead for players.

Luke Burgess has been called up by England to replace the suspended James Graham for the Autumn International series.

See Brett Waller thread.



He was one of Thunder's stand-out players so we'll have to trust Tony on this one.

Luke Burgess set to make his England debut against Wales on Saturday.

Brad Hepi coach of Championship new-boys Gloucester All Golds had approached Craig Cook to join his coaching team but it is reported that Cook prefers to stay in the North of England.

Nathan Freer has left York City Knights to pursue a career in Teaching.

Formers Dons Second Row Forward Martin Ostler has announced his retirement from the game.

Ryan Tandy made his debut and was also yellow-carded for Pia in their first defeat of the season in France's Elite 1 competition. The Donkeys who currently lead the table were beaten 44-20 at Lezignan.

Mike Burnett, who was on Duel Reg with us at the start of last season, on loan from Hull, has had to quit the game due to a back injury.

Barry Eaton has extended his current contract as Coach of Hunslet Hawks to the end of 2014.

Chris Hough has left Rochdale for a role at Littleborough RUFC.