Stevenson leaves Newcastle for French club Vannes
Since the start of 2025, Newcastle have lost Adam Radwan (Leicester Tigers), Max Pepper (Bristol Bears), Ben Redshaw (Gloucester) and captain Callum Chick (Northampton Saints).They finished bottom for a third successive season, but owner Semore Kurdi is actively looking for fresh investment into the Kingston Park club.
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