Sam Stuart signs for Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have signed their 8th player for next season with the news that scrum-half Sam Stuart will join the club.

The 25-year-old is currently playing for Greene King IPA Championship side Richmond, having been a regular starter for the London club, playing in all 18 of their league fixtures this season.

Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards said:  “Sam is a very skilful player who was a promising academy prospect when I was at Harlequins, and it is great now to have this chance to work with him up at Newcastle.

“He is an intelligent footballer with an eye for a break, he possesses a good kicking game and plays with the kind of high tempo we like to bring to our play."

The Falcons have also confirmed that current scrum-half Sam Egerton will depart at the end of this season, the Oxford University graduate having decided to pursue his law career. Richards said: “Sam has been a great professional since joining us last year, he is a very talented player and we have really enjoyed working with him. I am sure he will be successful in his chosen career.”