Mulipola will rejoin Premiership side after deal with Gloucester finished

The Samoan international is currently on a short-term deal with Gloucester after helping the Falcons earn promotion back into the top flight.

Capped 33 times by his country, including at last year's Rugby World Cup, Mulipola has scored two tries in his 34 appearances for the Falcons since signing from Leicester Tigers two years ago.

The 33-year-old crossed the try-line in Newcastle's last game - their 41-0 thumping of Bedford on March 13 coming just days before the Championship season was brought to a premature close due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Director of rugby Dean Richards said: "Logo boasts vast experience and an ability to play on both sides of the scrum, so it's great news that he will be returning to Newcastle.

"His spell playing for Gloucester will help ensure he is match-sharp for when the new season starts at the back end of November, and knowing he will be on board just adds to the sense of stability around our squad."

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