Elliott Obatoyinbo on Life at Newcastle Falcons Under Red Bull Ownership and Club Ambitions
Newcastle Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo has shared insights on the club's evolving environment following its summer takeover by Red Bull. The investment from Red Bull has provided long-term support and access to extensive sporting infrastructure, resulting in additional staff and higher professional standards at the club.
Obatoyinbo highlighted improvements such as the appointment of senior assistant coach Stephen Jones and a generally more professional atmosphere within the team. The Falcons are currently bottom of the Premiership after seven winless matches, but the club maintains ambitions to win trophies.
In terms of squad developments, Blues No 8 Hoskins Sotutu, capped 14 times by the All Blacks, has signed to join Newcastle next summer, with further signings expected. Recently, two players traveled to Red Bull’s athlete performance centre in Salzburg for injury rehabilitation and to learn more about the club’s new operations.
Elliott Obatoyinbo, who is also a 27-year-old artist preparing for an exhibition next year, discussed balancing his rugby career with his art. He explained the meaning of his Yoruba name, Àbùrò. Notably, Elliott and his brother Harrison, who joined Newcastle from Toulon/Stade Montois in the summer, lined up together for the first time during a Challenge Cup win over the Lions (Newcastle 14-10).
