12 Aug 2025, 12:40
Red Bull Changes the Name of Newcastle Club to Red Bulls
- Red Bull acquired Newcastle Falcons, renaming them to Newcastle Red Bulls.
- The club will remain at Kingston Park stadium and will compete again in the premiership.
- The agreement aims to raise the level of rugby in the North East and attract new fans.
The Red Bull company has finalized the agreement to acquire the Newcastle club, which will now be called Newcastle Red Bulls. The club will stay at Kingston Park stadium, and the name change will take place before the start of the new season.
According to the information, Newcastle Red Bulls will participate in the top division of English rugby, which has become an important step for the development of the sport in the North East of England. Oliver Mintzlaff, the general director of Red Bull, expressed satisfaction with the conclusion of the agreement and emphasized the company's ambition to elevate the club to a new level.
Simon Massie-Taylor, the general director of Prem Rugby, called this agreement a landmark moment for the sport in England. He noted that Red Bull has great potential for the development of the club and increasing its fan base.
The rugby director will remain Steve Diamond, and the club aims to achieve new successes in national and European competitions.
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