Dean Richards is to step down as Newcastle's director of rugby at the end of the season but will continue in a consultancy role.
Richards has spent the last decade at Kingston Park as part of a managerial career that began in 1998 and has included successful spells at Leicester, Grenoble and Harlequins.
The 58-year-old former England number eight will be replaced by current head coach Dave Walder while assistants Mark Laycock, Micky Ward and Scott MacLeod will remain in their roles.
