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 completes takeover of Newcastle as new club name revealed - The Newcastle Red Bulls will compete in the rebranded Prem Rugby next season