Red Bull’s ownership of Newcastle will be a “litmus test” of the quality of Prem Rugby’s current governance structures, according to a top business management consultant.

Red Bull’s ownership of Newcastle will be a “litmus test” of the quality of Prem Rugby’s current governance structures, according to a top business management consultant.

The energy drink giant entered English domestic rugby this summer with the purchase of lowly Newcastle, who take on Saracens this evening in their first sell-out since 2018.

But Leonard Curtis’s Alex Cadwallader has urged caution, insisting what is an “encouraging” move for English rugby will come down to how freely Red Bull will be allowed to roam.

“To be able to attract Red Bull is very encouraging and demonstrates that a seasoned and serious i

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