Rodney Ah You switches to Newcastle Falcons from Ulster

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the signing of former Ireland international Rodney Ah You with immediate effect.

The 30-year-old made his professional rugby debut with provincial side Canterbury in 2009 and switched to Connacht in 2010. After spending close to six seasons, Ah You moved to Ulster in 2016 but now is set for a debut in the English Premiership.

Having played for New Zealand Under 20 in 2008, Ah You qualified to play for Ireland on residency and made his international debut for the Irish side in 2014 but his appearances were restricted to just three.

"I'm pretty stoked that Dean Richards came after me," said Ah You.

"I've played at Newcastle a couple of times with Connacht. I've watched get a couple of really good wins recently in the Champions Cup and there are a lot of good things going on around the place.

"I can play on both sides of the front row if needed. Tight-head is where I have been playing mainly but I can jump over if the coaches need me to."

Meanwhile, Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards are delighted with Ah You's addition and believes his inclusion will be an asset to the club.

"Rodney has been a proven performer at a high level for a number of years now and he will definitely add to what we already have here," he said.

Newcastle Falcons are currently languishing at the bottom of the Gallagher Premiership table with a solitary win from seven games and will take on Bath Rugby next on 24th November at Kingston Park.