Newcastle Falcons sign Josh Bainbridge and Bryan Byrne on two-year deals

Bryan Byrne represented Ireland up to Under-20 level

Newcastle Falcons have signed Coventry flanker Josh Bainbridge and Bristol hooker Bryan Byrne on two-year deals, starting from next season.

Bainbridge, 27, has spent the past two seasons with Championship side Coventry after joining from Jersey Reds.

Byrne, 29, played 43 games for Bristol after joining from Leinster in 2020.

"You've got that mixture of really talented young players and a tough forward pack, which was very appealing for me," he told the club website.

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