Sanderson's late try was crucial in earning a vital win

Gateshead Thunder survived a second-half fight back by Doncaster to edge their Championship encounter by 45-42 at the International Stadium on Friday.

Thunder were rampant in the opening period, running in five tries, but then suffered a second half collapse.

Doncaster racked up four tries in just eight minutes to bring themselves within two points of Thunder's lead.

Both sides then traded late tries, but a score from Stewart Sanderson was enough to clinch Thunder a vital win.

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