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BBC News
a day ago
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Leatherbarrow signs new Newcastle Falcons deal
Back-row forward Ollie Leatherbarrow has signed a new one-year contract with Newcastle 23-year-old Scotland Under-20 player has played 20 times for the Falcons first team since making his debut two seasons ago, and scored his first try on the final day of last season, against Leicester who joined the Falcons from Exeter Chiefs in 2023, played nine times in the Gallagher Premiership last season, all from the director of rugby Steve Diamond told the club website, external: "Ollie has really developed over the last year, and I'm looking forward to seeing that progress continue."He's a real grafter who is great in our squad environment, and he has earned this contract through his hard work and positive attitude."
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Centre Clark to stay at Newcastle for new season
Max Clark has signed a one-year contract to remain with Newcastle Falcons for the forthcoming season. Clark initially joined Newcastle on a three-month deal last December, which was subsequently extended until the end of the campaign. The 29-year-old former Bath and Dragons player scored two tries in his 11 appearances for the Falcons. Newcastle have finished bottom in the past three seasons and begin the new Prem season at home to Saracens on 26 September. Clark told his club's website: "We'll be written off by most people which makes us determined to cause as many upsets as possible, but we've got a really tight group of lads and I love being part of it."
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Centre Clark to stay at Newcastle for new season
Max Clark has signed a one-year contract to remain with Newcastle Falcons for the forthcoming initially joined Newcastle on a three-month deal last December, which was subsequently extended until the end of the 29-year-old former Bath and Dragons player scored two tries in his 11 appearances for the have finished bottom in the past three seasons and begin the new Prem season at home to Saracens on 26 told his club's website: "We'll be written off by most people which makes us determined to cause as many upsets as possible, but we've got a really tight group of lads and I love being part of it."
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Hooker Fletcher signs new two-year Newcastle deal
Newcastle Falcons hooker Ollie Fletcher has signed a new two-year deal at Kingston 22, scored three tries in 24 Gallagher Premiership matches for the Falcons last season, increasing his career total to three in former England Under-20 international said he is pleased to continue with Newcastle having developed in the club's academy."I'm incredibly proud to re-sign at my boyhood club," Fletcher said."It's a promising time for rugby in the North East, and I'm excited to keep developing and be part of this club's journey moving forward."Newcastle begin the new Prem season at home to Saracens on Friday, 26 September.
South Wales Argus
15-07-2025
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- South Wales Argus
Dragons RFC European fixtures for 2025/26 campaign announced
Tournament organisers EPCR have confirmed the dates for the pool stages of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The Dragons are set to face French Top 14 heavyweights Lyon and the Newcastle Falcons from the English Premiership at Rodney Parade. The Men of Gwent, playing in Pool 2, kick off their campaign against Perpignan at Stade Aimé Giral on Sunday, December 7, with a 2pm local time start. The following weekend will see Filo Tiatia's squad welcome last season's runners-up, Lyon, to Rodney Parade for a 3.15pm kick-off on Sunday, December 14. Round 3 will have the Dragons on the road again, this time facing United Rugby Championship rivals Benetton Rugby at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday, January 10, with a 6.30pm start in local time. The group stages will conclude with a home fixture against Newcastle Falcons on Friday, January 16, under the Rodney Parade lights, with an 8pm kick-off. The EPCR fixtures for the 2025/26 season are as follows: Round 1: Sunday, December 7: USAP vs Dragons RFC, Stade Aimé Giral, 2pm local time. Round 2: Sunday, December 14: Dragons RFC vs Lyon Olympique. Rodney Parade, 3.15pm. Round 3: Saturday, January 10: Benetton Rugby vs Dragons RFC, Stadio Comunale di Monigo, 6.30pm local time. Round 4: Friday, January 16: Dragons RFC vs Newcastle Falcons, Rodney Parade, 8pm. In other news, Dragons RFC's Rodrigo Martinez has been selected for the Argentina XV squad for the upcoming international against Romania. The loosehead, after training with the squad, is now part of the selection process for the second fixture. The game will be on Friday, July 18, at Club Atlético San Isidro in Buenos Aires. Argentina, having beaten Brazil 45-17 earlier this month, aim to secure a double in the July international window. Team news will be announced later this week.
