Wallsend brought a squad of some 25 players to Preston Avenue for a pre-season training game against a mixed Park squad. The opening 40 minute session saw Percy Park field a strong side, although there were still one or two 1st XV regulars missing due to holiday and work commitments. The session ended with Park up 28 - 0 after tries from Rutter, Scott, Reekie and Smith and four conversions by Rutter.

Both sides made several changes for the second session, with Park changing the whole pack, with several of last year's academy featuring. Hooker Tom Pollock scored a good try made by a strong break by Johnny Dubois. Sean Williamson then finished off a fine individual run with a dummy before stepping inside the cover defence to score. The game was then interupted by a injury to one of the Wallsend wingers which required an ambulance then the air ambulance attended to take him to hospital. The game was moved to the second XV pitch.

Park continued their strong showing with further tries by Potts (2), before John Scott scored his second try after a quick tap penalty caught the visitors napping. Baldwin for Wallsend scored a couple of tries in the last session before Colin Murphy and Ash Smith went over for the home side.

Pre season preparation  continues with a mid week training session with Blaydon (venue to be arranged), and games against Ponteland on Saturday 28th August KO 3pm.

Percy Park 36 - 26 Tynedale Raiders

Park's 1st XV and Lions squad took on Tynedale Raiders last evening in a training game to warm up for the season proper which begins on 4th September 2010. Park scored three tries in the opening session two from Martin Potts at number eight. Martin aged 25 has returned to the club after several years away from rugby, but the former North of England Colt looked very promising at the back of the scrum.

Both teams used all of their large squads, with Park having nearly 40 players available, which did not include the 25 Academy players who were training on the 1st XV pitch.