Whitehaven remain third in League 1 after a hard-fought victory over Newcastle Thunder.

A superb 50-metre try from player/coach Carl Forster was the highlight of a competitive encounter which Haven won 34-20.

Scott McAvoy weighed in with a brace of tries, alongside one apiece from Elliott Miller, on his 100th career appearance, Jordan Burns and Glenn Riley.

Paul Crook landed one goal before he had to leave the field with a foot injury, with Steve Roper taking over the kicking duties and adding four more.

See tomorrow's News & Star for a full match report.