Newcastle Red Bulls Rugby: 3 Facts To Know
Newcastle Red Bulls Rugby: 3 Facts To Know
Newcastle Red Bulls’ 2025–26 season is live on FloRugby. Here are three things U.S. fans should know about the rebranded Premiership club.
The Newcastle Red Bulls are entering a new chapter in club history. Formerly known as the Falcons, the club was acquired and rebranded by Red Bull ahead of the 2025–26 season.
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The change has brought new energy, resources and ambition to Kingston Park, a stadium that has hosted professional rugby in the North East for decades.
Longtime supporters are eager to see if the new ownership can help Newcastle rise from years spent at the bottom of the Premiership table. While the squad is still developing compared to the league’s elite, the Red Bulls now have a platform to grow into contenders.
For U.S. fans, FloRugby and the FloSports app provide live access to every Newcastle match this season. Here are three things worth knowing about the Red Bulls before the action begins.
Newcastle Won the Premiership in 1998
In 1998, Newcastle shocked English rugby by winning the Premiership title in their very first season in the league, a feat still remembered as one of the great stories of the professional era.
Jonny Wilkinson Began His Career Here
World Cup-winning fly-half Jonny Wilkinson launched his professional career at Newcastle. He became one of the sport’s greatest ever players and remains the club’s most famous product.
Kingston Park is Rugby’s Northern Outpost
Kingston Park in Newcastle is one of the Premiership’s northernmost venues. Its artificial pitch and passionate fan base make it a distinctive home ground compared to southern rivals.
How To Watch Newcastle Red Bulls in the U.S.
All Newcastle Red Bulls matches stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app, available on mobile, desktop, smart TVs and connected devices. Fans also have access to full replays and highlights.
Newcastle Red Bulls Schedule 2025–26
(All times ET; converted from UK times)
- Sept. 26, 2:45 p.m. ET – Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Saracens, Kingston Park
- Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m. ET – Exeter Chiefs vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Sandy Park
- Oct. 17, 2:45 p.m. ET – Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Northampton Saints, Kingston Park
- Oct. 25, 10:00 a.m. ET – Harlequins vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Twickenham Stoop
- Nov. 28, 2:45 p.m. ET – Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Leicester Tigers, Kingston Park
- Dec. 21, 10:00 a.m. ET – Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Bath Rugby, Kingston Park
- Dec. 27, 10:00 a.m. ET – Bristol Bears vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Ashton Gate
- Jan. 2, 2:45 p.m. ET – Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Gloucester Rugby, Kingston Park
- Jan. 24–26 – Northampton Saints vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Franklin’s Gardens
- Mar. 28–30 – Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Exeter Chiefs, Kingston Park
- Apr. 18–20 – Leicester Tigers vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Welford Road
- May 16–18 – Bath Rugby vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, The Rec
- May 30–Jun. 1 – Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Sale Sharks, Kingston Park
- Jun. 6–8 – Gloucester Rugby vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Kingsholm
Subscribe To The FloRugby Annual Plan To Watch Every Newcastle Red Bulls Match in 2025–26
The FloRugby annual plan is the best way for U.S. supporters to follow Newcastle this season, offering complete access to every Red Bulls game.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.