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Ed Elliot

MYSTERIOUS: Steve diamond exits newcastle with gregor townsend set to take up red bull role - You Need To See This

Gregor Townsend is set for an advisory role with Newcastle owners Red Bull - (Steve Welsh/PA Wire)

Newcastle have parted company with director of rugby Steve Diamond as part of a management restructure, with Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend set to join club owners Red Bull in a part-time advisory role.

Diamond, 56, who was appointed in January 2024, departs five days after the club began the new Gallagher Prem season with a 39-17 loss at home to Saracens.

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