North-East club now fully owned by energy drink giant in move hailed as a huge coup for English club rugby

Tom Christie, former All Blacks Under-20 captain and Super Rugby Pacific title-winner with Crusaders, would be a statement signing

Red Bull's investment in Newcastle has brought back memories of the team's late-nineties glory days. But how quickly might they make progress on the pitch?

North-East club now fully owned by energy drink giant in move hailed as a huge coup for English club rugby