TICKETS for Gateshead Thunder's Challenge Cup tie at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena have gone on sale - priced £10 adults and £5 concessions.

Thunder meet Oldham in the first professional rugby league game to be staged in county Durham at 3pm on on Saturday, May 9 as they aim to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.

Rod Findlay, chief executive officer at Thunder, said: "We are really looking forward to playing at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena. We've been and looked around, seen the excellent facilities and can't wait to play there.

"We have had a lot of positive feedback from current Thunder fans and the people of Darlington and we are expecting a strong turnout.''

Head coach Chris Hood added: "This tie is a massive match for Thunder with the quarter finals in sight.

I have been with Thunder since the start in one guise or another and Thunder has always been about the whole of the North-East.

"I know most of our usual fans will make the short trip to Darlington. I am sure that the Darlington sports fans will take Thunder to their hearts and give us great support."

Tickets can be bought direct from the Darlington Arena Ticket Office in person, by calling 0871 855 1833 or online at www.darlington-fc.net.

Tickets are available on the day, but adult tickets will cost £11.

Fans are advised to purchase in advance, as the ground does not operate cash turnstiles and tickets are only available from the stadium ticket office. Tickets can be purchased on the day. There will be two windows open for match day purchases and one for ticket collection.