Gateshead Thunder racked up a convincing 42-10 win against Rochdale at the International Stadium on Sunday.

Eight tries brought Dave Woods' side back level on points with Barrow Raiders at the top of National Two as Thunder cruised to an easy win.

Australian centre Daniel Russell brought a personal points tally to 239 with five successful conversions.

Thunder also saw winger Lewis McPhail grab his fifth try in just nine appearances for the Tynesiders.