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Newcastle Falcons sign Spanish international lock

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Doncaster Knights’ Spanish international lock Josh Peters is joining Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal, the Club has confirmed.   The 26-year-old stands at 2.04m (6 foot 8), weighs 117kg...

Nick Easter to begin new chapter at Worcester

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England number 8 Nick Easter will start a new chapter at the struggling Worcester Warriors, commencing with the 2022-23 season.     Easter is currently serving with Newcastle Falcons...

Dean Richards to step down as Newcastle Falcons' director of rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dean Richards will step down as Newcastle Falcons’ director of rugby at the end of the current season, with head coach Dave Walder taking charge of rugby matters.     After 25 years...

Two key players return for Sale Sharks' Champions Cup quarter-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sale Sharks have been boosted by two returning stars ahead of their trip to Paris where they face Racing 92 in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup (Kick-Off 3pm BST – Live on BT Sport,...

Five forwards sign pro contracts with Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Brown, Alex Samuel, Max Williamson and Angus Fraser join Murphy Walker in making the step up to the full-time professional Glasgow Warriors squad for the 2022-2023 season from the FOSROC Scottish...

Brett Connon signs contract extension at Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Homegrown fly-half Brett Connon has signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle Falcons.   The 25-year-old Carlisle native has scored 286 points in his 68 appearances for the club, with...

Adam Brocklebank signs two-year extension with Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop-forward Adam Brocklebank has signed up for another two seasons with Newcastle Falcons.   The 26-year-old loose-head has made 74 appearances for the Kingston Park club, 24 of them this season,...

Argentina centre Matias Orlando extends Newcastle Falcons stay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina centre Matias Orlando will be a Newcastle Falcons player for the next two seasons after agreeing a new contract with the Kingston Park club.   Capped 47 times by Los Pumas, the 30-year-old...

Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 23

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a fortnight’s break in observation of the Champions and Challenge Cups, the Premiership is back in action, kicking off with two big clashes as Bristol Bears tackle Gloucester at Ashton Gate...