Scorpions sting Thunder

Thomas Morgan and Nathan Mossop scored a brace of tries apiece as South Wales Scorpions recorded a 32-10 victory over Gateshead Thunder in Co-operative Championship 1.

Alan Pope and Shaun Owens also crossed over for the Scorpions, who led 22-0 at the break, with Owens and Mossop adding the extras.

Jason Payne hit back for Thunder with a second-half brace of his own in a busy 10-minute spell as Gavin Beasley converted one goal for the away side.