Energy drinks giant Red Bull has completed its takeover of English top-flight club Newcastle Falcons. Newcastle, who were put up for sale towards the end of last year, are the first rugby union club to become part of the Red Bull stable and will now be known as Newcastle Red Bulls.

Red Bull’s takeover of Newcastle has been confirmed three months after whispers about a possible deal first emerged in May.

Red Bull have taken full ownership of Prem rugby club Newcastle; They will be renamed the Newcastle Red Bulls and compete with that name from the 2025/2026 season; Steve Diamond will remain in his rol