What's happening with Bulls
teams.ie Editorial TeamNewcastle Red Bulls are building momentum ahead of 2026 with an impressive recruitment drive and contract extensions cementing their squad stability. The club has secured the return of British & Irish Lion Chris Harris, a Scotland international centre making a homecoming to where his professional career began, while also landing England Under-20s prop Tom West from Northampton on a one-year deal. Key homegrown talents including versatile back Oli Spencer and second-rower Adam Scott have penned fresh contracts, with interim head coach Stephen Jones clearly excited about the "wonderful challenge" of leading this revamped outfit forward. Elsewhere, Newcastle forward John Hawkins has departed for Worcester Warriors, showing the competitive depth across England's rugby landscape.
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Scotland centre Harris to rejoin Newcastle
Scotland centre Chris Harris will return to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, the club where he started his professional career.
Newcastle Red Bulls add British & Irish Lion as latest signing
Chris Harris will return to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, rejoining the club where he made his professional breakthrough. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast cha
Worcester bring in Hawkins for next season
Worcester Warriors sign three more players ahead of next season, including Newcastle Red Bulls forward John Hawkins.
Newcastle sign West on one-year deal from Northampton
Newcastle Red Bulls announce signing of former England Under-20s prop Tom West from Northampton on a one-year deal
Homegrown back Spencer gets two-year Newcastle deal
Versatile back Oli Spencer signs a new two-year contract to remain at Newcastle Red Bulls.
Newcastle centre Hutchison signs one-year deal
Newcastle Red Bulls centre Cameron Hutchison agrees to remain with the Prem club for a further year.
Newcastle forward Scott to stay one more year
Homegrown second-row forward Adam Scott signs a one-year contract extension to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026-27 season.
Lam criticises pitch as Bristol count injury cost
Bristol Bears lose a number of players to injury after beating Newcastle Red Bulls on the artificial pitch a Kingston Park.
Bristol go fourth with big win at Newcastle
Bristol Bears run in eight tries to move back into The Prem's top four with a 52-19 win at Newcastle Red Bulls.
McFarland swaps Japan for Newcastle head coach role
Newcastle Red Bulls confirm the appointment of Dan McFarland from Kobelco Steelers as head coach for next season.
Newcastle Red Bulls make statement head coach signing
Dan McFarland is set to become Newcastle Red Bulls’ head coach this summer, leading a refreshed and ambitious coaching team that also features the return of Cal
Connon starts for Newcastle against Bristol
Fly-half Brett Connon starts in one of six changes for Newcastle Red Bulls against Bristol in the Prem.