Red Bull’s sporting portfolio now includes a top-flight English rugby team after the energy drinks giant took full ownership of Newcastle Falcons

Energy drinks giant Red Bull has completed its takeover of English top-flight club Newcastle Falcons. Newcastle, who were put up for sale towards the end of last year, are the first rugby union club to become part of the Red Bull stable and will now be known as Newcastle Red Bulls.

Red Bull’s takeover of Newcastle has been confirmed three months after whispers about a possible deal first emerged in May.

Shaka Hislop thinks Alexander Isak may never be welcomed back into the Newcastle side after pushing for a move out of the club.

Alexander Isak’s agent has told Newcastle United the striker does not want to play for the club again as he looks to force through a move to Liverpool.