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Newcastle Falcons Face Uncertain Premiership Future as Financial Deadline Looms

The rugby club must secure new investment or a £3-4 million loan by April to meet league financial requirements and avoid relegation risk.

Freddie Lockwood is stopped in his tracks, with Newcastle Falcons’ season also lacking momentum
Newcastle Falcons players look dejected after the defeat to Harlequins (Photo: Getty)
Star wing Adam Radwan left Newcastle Falcons for Leicester Tigers earlier this season (Photo: Getty)
(Photo: Getty)

Overview

  • Newcastle Falcons are actively seeking new investors, with discussions ongoing but no finalized deals as of now.
  • The club has frozen player recruitment for the 2025-26 season, retaining 28 players but needing six more to complete the squad.
  • Premiership Rugby’s Financial Monitoring Panel has set an April deadline for Newcastle to provide financial assurances for next season.
  • Contingency plans, including a £3-4 million loan from Premiership clubs and CVC Capital Partners, are under consideration to keep the club afloat.
  • Newcastle’s financial struggles reflect broader instability in Premiership Rugby, exacerbated by reduced central funding and annual operating losses of £2 million.