Former GB 7s ace Max Pepper has become the latest player to pledge his future away from Newcastle, with Bristol Bears confirming the versatile back has signed a contract with them ahead of next season.
Max Pepper, the former Great Britain sevens player, has delivered a major blow to Newcastle Falcons' bid to hang onto their young talent by turning down a new two-year deal to “jump ship” and join Bristol Bears.
Steve Diamond expects Bernard Laporte’s Montpellier to deliver a typically physical challenge when Newcastle Falcons conclude their EPCR Challenge Cup group stage at Kingston Park on Friday night.
Ben Waghorn was a starter in the World Rugby U20 Championship final last July in Cape Town with Lucas Friday appearing off the bench against the French.
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
Preseason is well underway for clubs in the Gallagher Premiership, with the new season just over a month away.
The rugby masters at Barnard Castle have an unerring ability to recognise outstanding talent, particularly in sets of brothers with Guy and Max Pepper the latest to grab the headlines