Overview
- Ferrie will join in the summer after scoring seven tries in 15 RFU Championship appearances for Coventry this season.
- He brings versatility across the back row and second row, having also played for Southern Knights and Sydney’s Southern Districts.
- Sporting chief Neil McIlroy said Newcastle had closely monitored his Coventry form and believes he offers an X-factor.
- Ferrie called the move a massive opportunity and said he aims to finish the current campaign strongly with Coventry before linking up.
- His path from Newton Stewart and Melrose to Super 6, the Shute Shield and a Doddie Weir Cup outing at Kingston Park reflects Newcastle’s broadened talent search.