Welshman Owen, 30, has spent the past two seasons with the Tigers, having previously played more than 100 games for Scarlets and Ospreys.

The former Wales Sevens player can also play at fly-half and full-back.

"I think I have quite a bit of experience at a high level, I've played across the back line and I can offer something to the squad," he said.

Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards added: "Gareth brings a lot of top-level experience and will help to get our back line firing next season.

"He is a very balanced centre with a great skill set who can help get the most out of our other talented players."