Connor Doherty extends Newcastle Falcons stay
Connor Doherty will remain part of Newcastle Falcons’ midfield ranks for at least another season after signing a new deal to stay with the club.
The 25-year-old centre joined from Sale Sharks last summer, scoring four tries in 16 appearances after making the move to the North East.
Two of those tries came away to Gallagher PREM champions Bath Rugby, with Doherty delighted to be remaining on Tyneside.
He said: “I enjoyed my first season up here and am determined to build on it over the coming year.
“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.”
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.”
