Newcastle Thunder, formally Gateshead Thunder, are a professional rugby league side who play their home games at Kingston Park after a takeover by Newcastle Falcons (rugby union). Founded as Gateshead Thunder in 1999 the side are the only professional rugby league club in the North East of England. Their only trophy to date came in 2008 when they won the National League Two Championship. They currently play in Kingstone Press League One.
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Victoria teenager Quinn Ngawati, who became the first Canadian-born player to appear for the Toronto Wolfpack, interacts with fans after their game against the Gloucestershire All Golds in Kingstone Press League 1 rugby action in Toronto on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Ngawati now wears the colours of Rugby United New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Neil Davidson April 24, 2021 - 8:20 AM
Just 21, Victoria s Quinn Ngawati has already played professionally in both of rugby s codes, worn the Maple Leaf, had a franchise fold under him and moved continents during a pandemic.
There has been no shortage of learnings along the way. It s definitely been a whirlwind, I d say. I ve been able to be a part of a few amazing experiences, Ngawati said. And a lot of times it s obviously not just what you learn on the field but everything you learn off of it.
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