Misi Taulapapa headlines Newcastle’s departure list

Newcastle Thunder have announced their departing players ahead of the 2020 League 1 season, including Misi Taulapapa.

A total of 13 players have left the club, with 11 of those leaving at the end of their current contracts.

They include; Mo Agoro, Jack Aldous, Carne Doyle-Manga, Joel Edwards, Conor Fitzsimmons, Remy Marginet, Liam McAvoy, Aaron Ollett, Alex Rowe, Niall Sidney and Misi Taulapapa.

Whilst Keal Carlile has recently been announced as a Halifax player for the 2020 Championship season, and Jared Blanke has also been granted an early release from his contract.

Thunder director of rugby Denis Betts said: “I’d like to thank all of our departing players the very best for the future.

“They have all contributed immensely in their times at Thunder in recent years and have helped us place the club where it is today and ready for the next steps in its future.”