Newcastle bring in Italian hooker Faiva

Hame Faiva missed the majority of the 2024-25 season with a knee injury suffered in a pre-season friendly

Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Italy international hooker Hame Faiva on a one-year deal.

The 31-year-old left Bath at the end of last season after an injury-hit spell at The Rec.

The move to Newcastle sees him reunite with director of rugby Steve Diamond, who he previously worked with at Worcester Warriors.

"He's a good pro who knows what it's all about, and he'll give us the quality and depth that we need to kick on at this level," Diamond told the club website.

Faiva is the ninth player signed by Newcastle over the last month since Red Bull became involved with the club.