Ex-Irish hooker Nesdale takes up Newcastle role

Former Ireland hooker Ross Nesdale has been appointed as Newcastle Falcon's forwards coach.

Thu, 06 May, 2004 - 16:03

Former Ireland hooker Ross Nesdale has been appointed as Newcastle Falcon's forwards coach.

New Zealand-born Nesdale has signed a three-year deal, filling the role vacated by the departing Andrew Blades, who has taken up a position with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU).

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