Newcastle Red Bulls: Steve Diamond leaves the role of Rajabi after only one game for the new Prem season Rugby Union News

Newcastle Red Bulls separated a company with the director of the rugby game Steve Diamond after only one match from the new Prem season.

Newcastle, who were It was seized by Red Ball In August, He lost 39-17 at home to Sarasins on Friday night.

Diamond joined Newcastle in January 2024 and was on his head for a while when the Kingston Park team scored only two wins in 25 games and struggled at the foot of the table.

Newcastle statement read at X: “We would like to thank Steve for his passion, contribution and guidance, which had an effective role in supporting the club throughout this important transition.”

The club announced a set of changes in the management structure with Neil McLeroi to join the position of sports general manager from November 1, as he previously held similar roles in Clermont and Rugby League Catalans Dragons.

Mcilroy will be responsible for all Runbi management, while Alan Dickens will ascend as a head coach and submit his reports directly to Mcilroy.

Then, from December 1, John Fletcher will arrive as director of the Academy and Persons, and supervises the development of local talents.

In addition, Jonny Petrie will take over the position of administrative manager from October 6, focusing on matters outside the field.

Petri is formerly CEO of Ulster and the Managing Director of Edinburgh.

Newcastle – Which will be strengthened by the arrival of Christian Wadi from December – Visit EXER Chief in the second match of the season on Saturday.