Newcastle Red Bulls Sign Argentina Prop Francisco Moreno on One-Year Deal
Argentina prop Francisco Moreno has officially joined the Newcastle Red Bulls, signing a one-year contract with the Premier Rugby club. The 24-year-old tight-head recently made his Test debut for Los Pumas against the world champions, South Africa, and is currently with the national squad preparing for their upcoming match against Australia.
Upon conclusion of his international duties, Moreno will reunite with his Pumas teammates, Franco Molina and Simon Benitez Cruz, on Tyneside. His signing marks the 25th acquisition for the Red Bulls as the team revamps following a disappointing finish at the bottom of the Premier table in the 2025-26 season, where they achieved only two wins.
Earlier in May, the club announced a significant overhaul, revealing that 26 players would depart at the end of their contracts this summer. Head coach Dan McFarland expressed his enthusiasm about Moreno’s potential, stating, “Francisco is a relatively young tight-head who has already taken his first steps in international rugby, and shows a lot of promise. He’s a big man who will add to our front-row depth, and we look forward to integrating him into our group when he arrives here.”
Argentina prop Francisco Moreno has become the latest international to join Newcastle Red Bulls, signing a one-year deal with the Prem outfit.
The 24-year-old tight-head made his Test debut for Los Pumas against world champions South Africa earlier this month and is currently with the national side preparing for Saturday’s match against Australia.
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He will join up with Pumas team-mates Franco Molina and Simon Benitez Cruz on Tyneside following the end of his international commitments.
Moreno becomes the 25th signing for the Red Bulls as they refresh a side that finished bottom of the Prem table in 2025-26 season with just two wins.
In May the club announced that 26 players would be leaving at the end of their current deals this summer in a mass clearout
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland told the club website: “Francisco is a relatively young tight-head who has already taken his first steps in international rugby, and shows a lot of promise.
“He’s a big man who will add to our front-row depth, and we look forward to integrating him into our group when he arrives here.”
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