Workington Town's scheduled pre-season friendly against Newcastle Thunder has been called off.

Thunder were due to visit Zebra Claims Stadium on Saturday evening for Town's third game of their pre-season preparations.

Following consultation with the officials of Newcastle Thunder, the game has been cancelled.

Town's next game will be the visit of Sheffield Eagles in Round One of the Championship season on Sunday, February 7 - kick-off 3pm.

Whitehaven RL have now stepped in and will play Thunder on Sunday night.