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BBC News
5 days ago
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Newcastle sign Argentina scrum-half Cruz
Newcastle Falcons have signed Argentina scrum-half Simon Benitez Cruz on a two-year 25-year-old, who is part of the Pumas squad preparing for the upcoming Rugby Championship which begins on Saturday, will join international team-mate Eduardo Bello at Kingston Park."I'm incredibly honoured to be joining Newcastle, a club which has such a strong affiliation with Argentinian players," Cruz told the club website., external"I'm confident this is the right move for me, and I can't wait to pull on my Newcastle shirt in front of all our amazing fans."Cruz made his Test debut for the Pumas in their victory over the British and Irish Lions and played in both internationals against England over the summer."He has gone well during his first few involvements for Argentina, he is a big running threat and we really see a lot of potential in him," said Newcastle director of rugby Steve who finished bottom of the Premiership last season, are close to being taken over by drinks giant Red Bull.
BBC News
07-08-2025
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- BBC News
Argentina prop Bello signs new Newcastle deal
Argentina prop Eduardo Bello has signed a new one-year contract with Newcastle did not play a single minute last season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury playing for Los Pumas in the 2024 Rugby the 29-year-old, who has won 26 caps for his country, will be available for the new Gallagher Prem season."It's been a hard year not being able to play after injuring my knee, but I'm determined to make a big contribution during what is a really exciting time for the club," said, external finished bottom of the Premiership last season but are on the verge of being taken over by energy drink giants Red Bull. "It will be great having Eduardo on board for the new season," said Newcastle consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond."When he's fit, he's a starting tighthead for a tier-one nation, and he'll add to the competition we've got on that side of the scrum."
