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Gateshead Thunder are a Rugby League team from Gateshead in Tyne And Wear . They play their home matches at Gateshead International Stadium though for Rugby League purposes this is referred to as the 'Thunderdome'. The club was formed in 1999 , though rugby league had been played in Gateshead for several years previously. Initially the club went straight into the top flight, playing in Super League . After one year's operation the club controversially merged with Hull FC . The new club was based entirely in Kingston-upon-Hull , and was widely seen as a takeover simply to allow Hull to remain in Super League. The fans of the Gateshead club set up a campaigning organisation, Thunder Storm, to fight the "merger". Although this proved unsuccessful, it was the catalyst for a new Gateshead Thunder to be formed. This club currently play in the Rugby League National Leagues at League Two level. RECORDS Player records Correct to end of 2005 season.
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