Rugby: Hatakeyama inks short-term deal with English side Newcastle

Undated photo shows Japan and Suntory Sungoliath prop Kensuke Hatakeyama. The 30-year-old is heading to England to play for Newcastle Falcons on a short-term contract, it was announced on Jan. 27, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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