Son of rugby legend Bill Beaumont, the 19-year-old second rower will be looking to follow in his father's footsteps.

Beaumont, who already has an impressive CV having been capped by the Barbarians, is said to be relishing the challenge of playing for the North-East's premier rugby club.

Following his stint with Durham University at the Middlesex 7's in 2011, the 6' 7" 17st 2lb athletic forward joined up with his new teammates in July 2011.