Newcastle have completed the signing of Italian international prop forward Tino Paoletti from Plymouth Albion. The 27-year-old, who has 17 caps for his country, will join the Falcons in the summer on a two-year deal.
"Tino will give us another scrummaging option and we have been looking to strengthen in the props for some time," said Falcons boss Rob Andrew.
The club also announced that Ian Peel, Micky Ward and David Wilson have all agreed two-year deals.