Overview

• Red Bull finalised its acquisition of Newcastle Rugby Ltd on August 12 and will compete as Newcastle Red Bulls in the 2025/26 Premiership season
• Kingston Park remains the club’s home ground and Steve Diamond continues as director of rugby under the new ownership
• Premiership Rugby and the RFU endorsed the deal as the first major external investment in a top-flight English club since 2016
• The new owners pledged to strengthen the academy and local player pathways while upgrading training and stadium facilities for long-term growth
• With the season opener set for September 26, significant squad spending is expected to be phased over several years rather than invested immediately