Newcastle Red Bulls have secured a two-year deal with Sale Sharks scrum-half Raffi Quirke for the upcoming season. This move comes as a surprise to many, as Sale had announced Quirke's departure at the end of the campaign. The 24-year-old, who has represented England in two matches, is the latest addition to Newcastle's squad, joining a list of new players that includes All Black Hoskins Sotutu, Exeter duo Josh Hodge and Rusi Tuima, and Argentina's Franco Molina. The club's recent success, including a winning streak in the European Challenge Cup and The Prem, has been a driving force behind their rebuilding efforts. Quirke expressed his excitement about the new journey, stating, 'I want to be part of this new story and bring my energy and attacking mindset to a club that deserves to shake up the rugby landscape in the north east.' The Red Bulls' ownership by energy drink company Red Bull has brought a renewed focus and ambition to the team, with a strong start to the season and a promising future ahead.
