Steve Diamond has been let go by Newcastle just one match into the club’s new era and Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, has joined Red Bull in an advisory role.
Diamond has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect, four days after the Red Bulls began the season with a 39-17 defeat against Saracens. Townsend joins Red Bull as a part-time consultant – he will work for the energy drinks giant for 30 days a year – and will oversee its global rugby strategy.
