Newcastle Purple Bulls have parted firm with director of rugby Steve Diamond after only one match of the brand new Prem season.
Newcastle, who have been taken over by energy-drink firm Purple Bull in August, misplaced 39-17 at residence to Saracens on Friday night time.
Diamond joined Newcastle in January 2024 and was on the helm for a interval when the Kingston Park facet registered solely two wins in 25 matches and struggled on the foot of the desk.
A Newcastle assertion on X learn: “We would like to thank Steve for his passion, contribution, and guidance which have been instrumental in supporting the club throughout this important transition.”
The membership have introduced a bunch of adjustments to the administration construction with Neil McIlroy to hitch as sporting normal supervisor from November 1, having beforehand held related roles at Clermont and rugby league outfit Catalans Dragons.
McIlroy can be answerable for all rugby administration, whereas Alan Dickens will step up as head coach and report on to McIlroy.
Then from December 1, John Fletcher will arrive as academy and pathways director, overseeing the event of native expertise.
Plus, Jonny Petrie will take up the place of managing director from October 6, specializing in on off-field issues.
Petrie is previously a CEO at Ulster and managing director at Edinburgh.
Newcastle – whose squad can be bolstered by the arrival of Christian Wade from December – go to Exeter Chiefs of their second Prem fixture of the season on Saturday.
