Newcastle Red Bulls begin season under new coach Dan McFarland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:48 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls, now under the ownership of Red Bull, prepare for their season opener against Northampton Saints on Friday. Head coach Dan McFarland, aiming to reshape the team after a challenging previous season, has implemented significant changes, including the addition of 25 new players. McFarland likens the team's challenge this season to racing from the back of the grid and aims to embrace the tough competition ahead. Newcastle finished last in the league for the past four seasons but hopes to improve with a newfound approach.
- •Newcastle Red Bulls face Northampton Saints in season opener.
- •Head coach Dan McFarland emphasizes a fresh start after past struggles.
- •Club has added 25 new players for this season.
- •McFarland previously coached at Ulster and in Japan.
- •The team seeks to establish cohesion after a major overhaul.
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — 'Start-up' Newcastle tapping into Red Bulls spirit
"Head coach Dan McFarland is excited to have the backing of Newcastle Red Bulls' owners as he tries to fuse a new team together in the Prem this season.
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