Bates handed difficult task

                   
icnetwork.co.uk     May 21, 2008            

May 21 2008 by Mark Douglas, The Journal STEVE Bates insists he will be able to deliver on chairman David Thompson’s target of Heineken Cup qualification in his first full season in charge of Newcastle Falcons, writes MARK DOUGLAS. The former Borders coach had been handed a three-year contract to... [read full story]                    

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Falcons name Bates as boss

skysports.com     May 20, 2008          

Saxons coach handed Newcastle job on permanent basis Steve Bates has signed a three-year deal to become Newcastle's permanent director of rugby. Bates, who is also the England Saxons coach, had held the post on an interim basis following the departure of John Fletcher from Kingston Park. And...                    

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Bates retains Falcons post

planet-rugby.com     May 20, 2008          

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed Steve Bates as the club's permanent Director of Rugby, having signed a three-year deal on Tuesday. The former England scrum-half had taken over the reins on an acting basis for the last two months of the 2007/8 season, steering the club to the semi-finals of the...                    

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Bates set for recruitment drive

planet-rugby.com     May 20, 2008          

Steve Bates has been promised the "resources he needs" after securing a three-year contract as Newcastle's director of rugby. Former England scrum-half Bates took the post in an acting capacity following John Fletcher's departure from Kingston Park in March. Although Newcastle subsequently...                    

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