North East Sport

Jonny Howson's Middlesbrough message ahead of the Championship play-off decider at Coventry

Brothers Max and Guy Pepper, both former students of Barnard Castle School in County Durham, recently faced off in a Premiership Rugby match.

Stockton Town have been charged by the FA for fielding an illegible player in their play-off semi-final victory over Guiseley.

Newcastle look increasingly likely to again be without Joelinton for Sunday's crunch game at Brighton

There are five Championship sides who could still finish fifth in the Championship, with Sunderland awaiting in the play-off semi-finals

Middlesbrough are keeping tabs on Morgan Rogers' situation at Aston Villa amid reports of Chelsea interest in the forward

QPR have been plunged into chaos ahead of their final day trip to Sunderland, with Marti Cifuentes placed on gardening leave amid interest from West Brom

Michael Carrick discusses Riley McGree's situation on the back of another injury-riddled season for the Middlesbrough midfielder

JOCKEY Joe Leavy may have narrowly missed out to Sean Dylan Bowen in the race to be champion apprentice last season but he has continued the momentum as a rising star.

Newcastle United cult hero Jonás Gutiérrez, who scored a decisive goal in 2015 to save the club from relegation, was spotted busking in the city centre.

A County Durham care home has helped a youth football club by buying them new trackside coats.

Dan Neil tells of his Sunderland belief for the play-offs after an honest dressing room debrief

 Newcastle are involved in the battle for a place in next season's Champions League

The Championship play-off permutations and what the managers involved are saying ahead of the decisive final day shootout

Sunderland have confirmed their play-off semi-final dates and ticket details

Did Jonny Howson make his final Riverside appearance on Saturday? Or will he stay with Middlesbrough for one more year?

Josh Kelly returns to the ring when he fights in Newcastle in June

Stockton Town captain Adam Nicholson is hoping the club’s meteoric rise will continue with promotion to National League North.

Newcastle United loanee Lloyd Kelly has suffered a hamstring injury with Juventus that could prematurely end his season.

Eddie Howe claims it was his “duty” to return to the dugout with Newcastle United once he received the all-clear following treatment for pneumonia.

In Regis Le Bris, we trust. Or to put it another way, Sunderland’s head coach has earned the right to do as he pleases until proven otherwise.

Michael Carrick looks ahead to Middlesbrough's final day game against Coventry

Will Osula's Newcastle United team-mates expect the 21-year-old to be pushing for a regular place in the starting line-up next season.

Polam Hall School in Darlington has been celebrating after being named School of the Year at the prestigious LTA Tennis Awards.

Darlington manager Steve Watson is ready to start work on strengthening his squad following Saturday's 3-1 home win over relegated Needham Market.

Regis Le Bris has promised Sunderland fans - 'We will be at our best for the play-offs'.

Eddie Howe dug his heels in when Newcastle United were considering selling Kieran Trippier - and his stance has proved to be correct.

Analysis of Middlesbrough's 0-0 draw with Norwich City at the Riverside

 Jack Wilshere's Middlesbrough verdict after the draw with Norwich at the Riverside

Michael Carrick updates on Rav van den Berg and Neto Borges after Middlesbrough's Norwich draw

Eddie Howe claims Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is still not back to full fitness following his injury lay-off.

Nazariy Rusyn opens up on his Sunderland struggles and his transfer future

A North East university rugby union club is celebrating a landmark date in its history with a prestigious challenge match against a famous name in the sport.

Liverpool's Ben Doak took to social media to say thanks and farewell to Middlesbrough

Michael Carrick's verdict on the 0-0 draw with Norwich City and where it leaves Middlesbrough

Eddie Howe has confirmed Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton is seeing a specialist over his injured knee.

Here's how Middlesbrough's players rated in the 0-0 draw with Norwich City

Sunderland's poor run ahead of the play-offs continued as they crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.

Player Ratings: Newcastle United 3 Ipswich Town 0 - Kieran Trippier is Man of the Match at St James' Park.

Newcastle United returned to third place as they beat Ipswich Town 3-0 thanks to goals from Alexander Isak, Dan Burn and Will Osula.

Middlesbrough's play-off hopes are hanging by a thread after they could only manage a 0-0 draw at home to Norwich City.

Middlesbrough vs Norwich team news ahead of their Championship clash

Joelinton is missing from the Newcastle United side that will line up against Ipswich Town this afternoon.

Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough play-off message ahead of the final two games of the season

Regis Le Bris discusses Wilson Isidor's form and Sunderland role

Michael Carrick discusses Middlesbrough striker Tommy Conway's first season on Teesside

Darlington assistant manager Terry Mitchell says that Quakers have improved this season as they prepare to finish the season against Needham Market.

Eddie Howe insists the next five matches are ‘the most important part’ of Newcastle United’s season as they prepare to host Ipswich Town.

Somerset loanee Jake Ball took five wickets on his Durham debut against Worcestershire in the Rothesay  County Championship.

Michael Carrick face Norwich City on Saturday knowing what's needed to finish in the top six of the Championship