Ryan Steen one of more than a dozen players released by Gateshead.

In that list is also Ash Thackeray who I believe also played for us briefly - would anyone like to see him here? we are short a winger

Luke Gale signs a new contract with Bradford until the end of the 2015 season.

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.