Newcastle Pink Bulls have signed Argentina worldwide lock Franco Molina for the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

The 28-year-old second row will be part of up with the Newcastle squad in the summertime after taking part in the 2026 Tremendous Rugby marketing campaign for Australian facet Western Power.

Molina, who has expertise of Prem rugby after making 17 appearances for Exeter Chiefs final season, has agreed a two-year deal.

He has 20 worldwide caps and beforehand had membership spells in Argentina with Dogos, Ceibos and Jaguares, in addition to Chilean facet Selknam.

“I am extremely honoured to be becoming a member of Newcastle Pink Bulls – a membership that has such a wealthy affinity with Argentinian gamers,” Molina advised the Newcastle membership web site, exterior.

“After my dialog with Jonny Petrie [managing director] and Neil McIlroy [sporting general manager] it’s apparent that this can be a actually thrilling time to be concerned with the membership, and I can’t watch for what’s to return.

“I am wanting ahead to assembly my team-mates and reaching one thing particular there.”

Supervisor McIlroy mentioned Molina had constructed up useful worldwide expertise in recent times by taking part in in “many huge video games” for Argentina.

“He is aware of the Prem from his time with Exeter, and his set-piece potential will stand us in good stead as we glance to place this membership on a transparent upward trajectory,” mentioned McIlroy.

Newcastle are presently backside of the Prem after shedding all eight of their league matches thus far this season and host second-from-bottom Gloucester on Friday.