Steve Diamond has been appointed as a consultant Director of Rugby for Newcastle Falcons, replacing Alex Codling who has stepped away from day-to-day duties. Diamond, a vastly-experienced Lancastrian, will start next month and has verbally agreed to stay for two seasons after this. He will also continue in his part-time role working with the RFU on restructuring the Championship. The move comes after Newcastle Falcons sacked Codling following 14 defeats. Diamond is excited about helping Newcastle punch above their weight and is determined to deliver long-term stability, with the current deal potentially extended to 2026.
Steve Diamond has been appointed consultant director of rugby by Newcastle Falcons, with Alex Codling relieved of his responsibilities. Diamond will also continue in his part-time role working with the RFU on restructuring the Championship Read more β¬οΈ https://t.co/S1Nv1ipRAt
βI am only thinking week to week" - Alex Codling's words to @iPaperSport in our piece on Newcastle @FalconsRugby eight weeks ago. He certainly was not interested in talking about the end of the season at that stage. And today he has been replaced by Steve Diamond.
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There was word that Diamond was considering Gloucester, but it's Newcastle now - seems a good fit if he's given the licence to polish gems and make clever recruits. Feels a but like the Worcester project, but in the North East. Intriguing how he balances it with RFU Tier 2 role https://t.co/UslSIjXzsQ
All change at Newcastle: π¦ Understand that Diamond has verbally agreed to stay for two seasons after this - he'll sign til 2025-26 next week. π¦ Codling gone immediately (legal stuff to work through) after 14/14 defeats With @johnwesterby @TimesSport https://t.co/S3Hb4XDs19
Little detail on Steve Diamond's Premiership return. - Understand he's excited about helping Newcastle punch above their weight - Determined to deliver long-term stability, current deal could be extended to 2026 - Viewing 6N break as "mini preseason" https://t.co/fzQBQplotd
Newcastle Falcons have appointrd Steve Diamond as consultant director of rugby. Alex Codling is stepping away from day-to-day duties.@FalconsRugby
Steve Diamond joins Newcastle Falcons as consultant director of rugby. https://t.co/lnR6094Qwj
π¦ BREAKING: Steve Diamond is joining Newcastle Falcons as βConsultant Director of Rugbyβ and will start next month. As a result, current head coach Alex Codling will be stepping away from day-to-day duties. DIMES IS BACK! #GallagherPrem
π¦ BREAKING: Steve Diamond is appointed as a consultant Director of Rugby for Newcastle Falcons. Alex Codling has stepped away from day-to-day duties. Huge news from the north-east! The return of Dimes!
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