A left-sided midfielder who began his career in Newcastle United's youth team, Rundle was released by the club in 2001 without being offered a professional contract.
[2] At Carlisle, where he was regarded as a talented young player, Rundle played regularly under manager Roddy Collins.
The following season, he scored his third and final goal for the club in another Football League Trophy tie, this time against Rochdale.
Rundle signed for his old manager Roddy Collins in Republic of Ireland with Dublin City, where he became a teammate of former England international Carlton Palmer.
When Palmer was named manager of League Two side Mansfield Town in November 2004, he made Rundle one of his first signings in the 2005 January transfer window.
On 26 May 2008, Rundle played for Rochdale in their League Two play-off final defeat at Wembley, in which he scored an exceptional volleyed goal with his right foot.
[17] Darlington suffered financial difficulties during Rundle's time at the club, and his contract was terminated on 16 January 2012, along with the rest of the playing squad and caretaker manager Craig Liddle.