Newcastle continue to unveil new deals after heavy summer of exits

Connor Doherty has signed a new one-year deal at Newcastle Falcons, a year after arriving at Kingston Park from Sale Sharks.

The 25-year-old is the latest of a string of re-signings at the club over the past week, following Ollie Fletcher (hooker), Max Clark (centre), Ollie Leatherbarrow (flanker), Finn Baker (lock), and John Hawkins (lock).

Newcastle have seen their biggest names leave the club over the summer, including captain Callum Chick and hooker Jamie Blamire, while Adam Radwan and Pedro Rubiolo left the club midway through the season.

While the club’s recruitment drive ahead of next season has been slow, they have been busy ensuring the exodus does not continue.

Fixture

Gallagher Premiership

Newcastle

17 - 39

Full-time

Saracens

All Stats and Data

“I enjoyed my first season up here and am determined to build on it over the coming year,” the centre said.

“There’s loads of positivity around the place with everything that’s going on, and it’s exciting to be part of this new era.”

Falcons director of rugby Steve Diamond added: “I’ve known and worked with Connor for a long time, having signed him for Sale Sharks’ academy when he was a teenager.

“He gives us a physical presence in the centres, he hits some nice lines and is making good progress developing his all-round game.

“Getting on the front foot is so important at this level, and Connor is a player who can really help us out on that side of things.”