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From Lions to Falcons: Michael van Vuuren Joins Newcastle's Premiership Challenge
Newcastle Falcons' front-row ranks have received a significant boost with the addition of the seasoned hooker, Michael van Vuuren. The 31-year-old, who previously played for South African team Emirates Lions in the United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup last season, has now signed a one-season deal with the...
Pedaling for a Purpose: Barratt Developments North East Raises £1,500 for Team Evie
Staff at Barratt Developments North East swapped their usual office chairs for bike seats as they completed a 100-mile cycle route and raised over £1,500 for local children’s charity, Team Evie, beating their target of £1,000. Five members from the North East division’s Technical Team cycled the 100 mile route...
Preventing and Managing Exercise Related Injuries: Tips and Techniques
If you love keeping fit then one of your main goals should be avoiding injuries as much as possible. A severe injury will prevent you from continuing to workout and could set back your progress weeks or even months. With that in mind, here are some of the key...
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Brazilian international Lucas Moura might be on his way to Newcastle United

#KickOutFoodPoverty Launch

Youngsters in the north east are being asked to channel their ‘inner Tino’ and show off their football skills by taking part in a new campaign aiming to alleviate food poverty in the region.   Through the launch of #KickOutFoodPoverty, Newcastle Building Society and Newcastle United Foundation are encouraging football fans...
TeamSport, in partnership with Motorsport UK, is holding the British Indoor Karting Championship for the second year in a row. To take part in the competition, all you need to do is: Sign up to the BIKC - https://bikc.co.uk/register/ before 31st August Visit the Newscastle TeamSport track - this is based in...
Newcastle-based Actress Opens Up a Whole New World of Sport in her Home City
Award winning Newcastle-based actress, presenter, writer and producer, Kim Tserkezie who has a passion for promoting the region’s wealth of TV and filmmaking talent has presented and exec produced a new four-part audio series for the BBC World Service looking at lesser-known sports, two of which can be found...
Scholarship for a Talented Female Footballers
Teesside University has teamed up with former student and international footballer Beth Mead to provide a unique scholarship opportunity to aspiring female footballers. The Beth Mead Scholarship is now open for applications and is designed to support dual career students who have the potential to reach professional, national or international...
Newcastle Falcons Captain Mark Wilson Retires from Rugby
Newcastle Falcons captain Mark Wilson has retired from rugby with immediate effect. The 32-year-old came through the club’s academy and scored 42 tries in his 237 games, saying: “I’ve taken the decision to retire from rugby. It’s a decision that’s been hard to make, but it’s the right one for...
Former Teesside University Among Rugby Stars Celebrated On Commemorative Stamps
Irish rugby international Sophie Spence who started her playing career while studying at Teesside University has been immortalised on a new set of Royal Mail stamps. Sophie, who is currently a World Rugby coaching intern with Wales Women, is among rugby legends who feature on the new set of stamps...

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