The start of the 2004 campaign saw the Gateshead side progress to the final of the RLC Challenge Cup, where they narrowly to London Skolars 34–38.

When Teesside Steelers withdrew from National League Three with barely two weeks to go until the first game and Storm were invited to take their place.

Although things started well, a series of injuries to players caused pressure on the club’s limited resources and with the National League side taking precedence a number of fixtures at the end of the Conference season were sacrificed.

Along with the relocation, there was a change of personnel within the club with Rob Jones stepping down as head coach to take up a role as chairman and being replaced by John Coutts.

Storm faced off against rivals Jarrow Vikings coming away with a 20–22 win and progressing to the National knockout competition.

The Harry Jepson Trophy draw was kind to Storm with quarter final opponents Northampton Demons Academy withdrawing days before the fixture due to injuries and illness.

In the Harry Jepson Trophy Final Storm went down to South West London Chargers 28–22 ending their unbeaten season.