Newcastle Falcons sign Higgins, Tomaszczyk and Crockett

Newcastle have further added to their squad for next season with Sale back Andrew Higgins and Worcester duo Oliver Tomaszczyk and Alex Crockett.

The trio have all signed two-year deals with the Kingston Park outfit, to take the tally of newcomers to seven.

Higgins, 30, has played for Bath, Exeter and Sale in the top flight.

Tomaszczyk, 25, a prop and Crockett, 30, were part of the Warriors side that won promotion back to the Premiership in 2011 under Richard Hill's guidance.