Newcastle shirts in the club colours

From Gosforth to the Falcons: a pioneer of professionalism

The club was founded in 1877 in Gosforth by former pupils of Durham School, and it won the English Cup in 1976 and 1977. Renamed Newcastle Gosforth in 1990, it became in 1996 the first professional rugby club in England, under the name of Newcastle Falcons. With Rob Andrew as rugby director and a squad including Pat Lam, Inga Tuigamala, Doddie Weir, and a young Jonny Wilkinson, it won the English Championship in 1998, in its first season in the top tier. The club then added two English Cups, in 2001 and 2004.

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• Cardiff shirts.
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• Glasgow shirts.
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• Northampton shirts.
• Connacht shirts.
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Kingston Park and the Red Bull era

The club has been playing at Kingston Park since 1990, north of Newcastle, a stadium with around ten thousand seats featuring a synthetic pitch. In 2025, the Red Bull group bought the Falcons, who were rebranded as the Newcastle Red Bulls, following the branding of other teams linked to the company. The new crest features the star of the North, a nod to being the northernmost club in the Premiership, along with bulls, an oval ball, and the bridge spanning the Tyne. The shirt has changed its look over the years: Gosforth played in green and white stripes, while the Falcons and then the Red Bulls adopted different colours.

Wilkinson, Weir, Tait: the big names of the club

Jonny Wilkinson, who was launched at the Falcons at eighteen before becoming world champion with England in 2003. The club is also linked to the Scotsman Doddie Weir, a second-row player from the 1998 title-winning team, whose fight against motor neuron disease inspired a foundation and a trophy contested annually between Scotland and Wales. Kingston Park also produced England internationals such as Mathew Tait, Toby Flood, and Jamie Noon. The old shirts in the Falcons' colours are just as popular as the recent kits among supporters who cherish this history.

Good deals

Good deals can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a predictable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and the back-to-school period.

Frequently asked questions

Are Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Red Bulls the same club?

Yes. After being acquired by Red Bull in 2025, the club at Kingston Park changed its name to Newcastle Red Bulls, but it remains the direct heir of the Falcons and the Gosforth club founded in 1877.

Are there long-sleeved Newcastle shirts?

Long sleeves are regularly available from English clubs, often in retro-inspired designs. They are well-suited for chilly evenings in the north-east of England, both in the stands and at training.

What competition does Newcastle compete in?

The club competes in the Premiership, the English championship, as well as a European cup depending on its ranking. It regularly faces French clubs from the Top 14, from Toulouse to Bordeaux-Bègles.

What size for a Newcastle shirt?

You measure your chest under your arms, then compare to the brand's size guide. English club shirts often come in men's, women's, and children's sizes, which allows for dressing a whole family of supporters.

Why is the number five symbolic at Newcastle?

It was the second-row number of Doddie Weir, champion of England with the club in 1998. His foundation, My Name'5 Doddie, has made this five a symbol of the fight against motor neuron disease.