Canada’s Mason Flesch Signs with Newcastle Red Bulls of England’s Top Rugby Division
The 26-Test Canada international joins after scoring 10 tries in 11 games and winning Major League Rugby forward of the season.
- Canadian rugby international Mason Flesch has signed with the Newcastle Red Bulls through the 2026-27 season, becoming the first Canadian to join England's Premiership Rugby top division since Evan Olmstead in 2019.
- The 26-year-old arrived after leading the Chicago Hounds to an undefeated Major League Rugby season, scoring 10 tries in 11 games including one in their 35-17 championship victory over the California Legion.
- Newcastle has lost its first three Premiership Rugby games and fell 47-14 to Scarlets in the European Challenge Cup last Saturday; head coach Dan McFarland said Flesch "will add depth to a very competitive area of our squad."
- Flesch, who arrived on Tyneside this week, said "I'm incredibly excited to be a part of this team," noting the move allows the 26-Test veteran to train full-time for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
- The Cobourg, Ont., native previously scored three tries in two matches for Canada at the Pacific Nations Cup, positioning him as a proven international performer entering a quality full-time professional environment.
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The Toronto Star
Canada’s Mason Flesch signs with Newcastle Red Bulls of England’s top rugby division
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE - Canadian rugby international Mason Flesch has signed with the Newcastle Red Bulls of England's Premiership Rugby through the end of the 2026-27 season.
Winnipeg Free Press
Canada's Mason Flesch signs with Newcastle Red Bulls of England's top rugby division
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE - Canadian rugby international Mason Flesch has signed with the Newcastle Red Bulls of England's Premiership Rugby through the end of the 2026-27 season.
"International star” - Newcastle Red Bulls confirm 25th signing of the season
Newcastle Red Bulls have officially confirmed the signing of Canada international Mason Flesch until the end of the season. The 26-cap international arrives from Major League Rugby side Chicago Hounds, where he has played since 2024. Able to feature at lock or in the back row, Flesch was named Major...
Canada's Mason Flesch Joins Newcastle Red Bulls
Canadian rugby international Mason Flesch has signed with the Newcastle Red Bulls of England’s top-tier Premiership Rugby. The 26-year-old back-five forward from Cobourg, Ontario, committed to the club through the end of the 2026–27 season. This marks a major milestone, as he is the first Canadian men’s international player to join a Premiership Rugby division …
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