Morpeth-born Golding joined the Falcons in the summer of 2006, having spent the previous two seasons in National Division One with Rotherham.
The loose head has Premiership experience, however, from his time at Northampton Saints, whom he joined from the Leicester Tigers academy.
An Under-19s cap for England, Golding was unfortunate to be denied England Under-21s honours when he was concussed during the final trial at that age group. However he did finally earn international recognition when he helped England Saxons to victory at Italy 'A' in 2008.
School/university: Millfield School, University of Life
Previous clubs: Leicester Tigers, Northampton, Rotherham
Nicknames: Butterbean, Albert Brennan
Favourite TV show: Most Haunted
Favourite film: Gladiator, Braveheart
Favourite music: I like all kinds
Favourite book: Encyclopedia To Bodybuilding
Favourite food: Indian
Most like to meet: The Jackass crew
Least like to meet: Amy Winehouse
Best moment in rugby: First game for the Falcons
Best moment outside of rugby: Summer holidays
Favourite place to visit: Cape Town
Team-mate least like to share a room with and why: Anyone who snores
I love: Life
I hate: The way the backs get to go home early every day!
