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Finn Baker signs up for more
Finn Baker will be a Newcastle Red Bulls player for at least the next three seasons, with the club once again demonstrating its commitment to local talent.
Lock-forward Finn, who recently graduated from a geography degree at Durham University, made 12 first team appearances last season, taking his tally with the club to 15.
Finn Baker in Gallagher PREM action against Bristol Bears
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The 21-year-old Harrogate native was schooled at Sedbergh and represented England at Under-18s level, coming through Newcastle’s academy system and making his first team debut against Caldy back in 2023.
Shining for Durham University and earning a place in the BUCS Super Rugby Team of the Season, Finn has recently completed his studies and is relishing an exciting future with Newcastle Red Bulls.
It’s great to have had so many opportunities to play for the club, teaching me some valuable lessons.
He said: “I’ve really enjoyed this past season, and everything around the Red Bull takeover.
“It’s great to have had so many opportunities to play for the club, teaching me some valuable lessons. I’m really looking forward to continuing to grow and improve with the team over the coming season, and into the future.”
We want talented local players like Finn to flourish at Newcastle Red Bulls, and it’s great that he has committed his future to the club.
Head coach Dan McFarland, who is arriving on Tyneside after helping Kobelco Steelers to the Japanese Top League title, said: “We want talented local players like Finn to flourish at Newcastle Red Bulls, and it’s great that he has committed his future to the club.
“His size and athleticism at 6 foot 7 will help forge that set-piece platform which every team needs to launch their attacking game, and he is really taking his opportunity to push on in our environment.
“Having studied and been raised in the area Finn will have a natural affinity with the hard-working culture of North East England, and I look forward to seeing his continued progress with us.”
Finn Baker carries against Bath Rugby in the Gallagher PREM
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