Alex Tait extends Newcastle Falcons stay

One-club man Alex Tait will remain a Newcastle Falcons player for at least the next two seasons after signing a contract extension at Kingston Park.

The 32-year-old sits sixth in the Falcons’ all-time appearance list after playing 243 competitive games for the club.

Scoring a hat-trick on his debut back in 2008, Tait has gone on to touch down 35 tries in competitive action and is currently in his testimonial season.

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards said: “Alex is a homegrown player and a very consistent performer for us, so it’s great news that we will have him on board for at least the next two seasons.

“He keeps himself in tremendous shape, he goes about things the right way and he is a great example for our academy boys coming through. His ability to play in a couple of different positions gives us options, and it’s all just part of the building process as we look to the future.”

The Falcons are currently 11 points clear at the top of the Greene King IPA Championship at the league’s midway stage having won all 11 of their games, looking to bounce straight back up to the Premiership.