Having impressed in his nine first team appearances, scoring two tries, the local club have seen fit to reward him with the extension. Having started at Newcastle University aged 17 to read maths, having finished his A-Levels a year early, he joined the Falcons Senior academy in the summer of 2021 and featured in the Falcons’ game against England Under-20s in the spring, helping Newcastle to a 43-22 victory.
He joined the Falcons Senior academy in the summer of 2021
In a statement released alongside the contract announcement, head of academy, James Ponton, said, “We’re really pleased to have signed up another local lad who has come through our academy, pushing him towards our senior squad. He’s with us full time now, but it’s been a great effort for him finishing his maths degree while playing professional rugby.”
Capable of playing at 6 or 7 in the backrow, Tiffen unfortunately suffered an ankle injury which required surgery that side-lined him for most of the current Premiership season, but the extension is a message of commitment from the club that they have plans for him to be a regular starter.