Newcastle out to make most of European experience


By Aidanb
December 5 2025

Newcastle Red Bulls are determined to put their Prem struggles to one side and make most of the experience as they switch focus to European action. The Red Bulls will begin their Challenge Cup campaign with a trip to face Lyon on Saturday (17:30 GMT). Newcastle are regulars in Europe's secondary competition but have struggled in the last few years, winning only two of their last 12 games as they have failed to get out of their pool.         Written by   Adam Lanigan, BBC Sport, North East & Cumbria    

But head coach Alan Dickens wants his players to look at this as an opportunity rather than a hindrance.

"I think European rugby is brilliant," he said.

"It's a different experience for the players. We're a group who want to learn and grow together.

"Going away to a hostile environment in France with the learning and the travel can only stand us in good stead going forward. The experience is invaluable."

Dickens is a big advocate of the Challenge Cup, having won it twice with Northampton Saints - once as a player and then as part of the coaching staff.

 

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