Callum Chick signs new contract with Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have announced that back row Callum Chick has signed a new two-year deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.

A product of Falcons’ ACE programme at Gosforth Academy, Chick made his senior debut with the club in 2015 and has 123 appearances to his name scoring 19 tries.

He also represented England at the Under 16 and Under 18 levels apart from the captaining the England Under 20 team in 2016.

Chick was called up to the England squad for their summer tests, making his debut against the USA at Twickenham in July 2021.

“It’s been a strange year for the club with lots of changes going on, but with Alex coming in I believe it’s an exciting time for us,” said Chick.

“I’ve had some conversations with him and he’s very much wanting to move the club forward in the right way, and is keen for me to be a part of that.

“I worked with him when we were both with the England squad in that summer of 2021, and he was the line-out coach. He’s a really good coach, currently doing a fantastic job with Oyonnax, and hopefully he can come across and shake things up a bit.

“It’s a new voice bringing some new experiences to the players, and hopefully it will get the best out of us.”

Newcastle Falcons are positioned 11th in the Gallagher Premiership table with six wins from 18 matches.