Overview
- Director of rugby Steve Diamond departed one game into the Premiership season, days after a 39-17 home loss to Saracens, with the club issuing a brief thanks for his role during transition.
- Senior coach Alan Dickens is promoted to head coach immediately, reporting to incoming sporting general manager Neil McIlroy, who starts on 1 November after roles at Clermont and Catalans Dragons.
- Former Ulster CEO and Edinburgh managing director Jonny Petrie becomes managing director on 6 October, while John Fletcher joins on 1 December to lead the academy and pathways.
- Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will advise Red Bull on global rugby strategy for 30 days per year in a non-executive capacity, with the SRU stating work will be outside international windows under safeguards.
- Red Bull completed its takeover in August and has targeted long-term development alongside recruitment, with recent additions including Christian Wade and Liam Williams as Newcastle visit Exeter on Saturday.