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UPSTREAM Whitley Bay Rockcliff’s return to Durham-Northumberland (D-N) One after a 15-year gap has underlined the physical, high-tempo game that exists at Level Seven. Last season they won all 26 games in D-N Two but this term they have a 50-50 record.

Secretary Andrew Sugden said: “Our first eight bonus points were for scoring four tries or more, illustrating that our ability to cross the line has not deserted us. Scrum-half Dan Leach is leading the side and we also value the ongoing work of head coach Darren Cunningham

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