Gold gets Falcons job
World Artists' Gary Gold has been named new Director of Rugby at Newcastle Falcons.
Newcastle Falcons owner Semore Kurdi today announced that Gary Gold has been appointed as director of rugby for the remainder of the current season.
Club owner Semore Kurdi said: “I would like to welcome Gary and Mike to the club. They will be a great asset alongside the existing coaching team and this is a demonstration of our intent to fight back and secure our Aviva Premiership status.”
After four years as assistant coach at South Africa, Gold has decided to join the Falcons ahead of a number of other exciting job offers.
“This is an exciting challenge and I am delighted to have the opportunity to work in the Aviva Premiership,” said Gold.
“Newcastle Falcons is a big club with big ambitions and an owner who is very determined so anything is possible.
“I know a lot about the players and the traditions of the club so I am really looking forward to the challenge of keeping top-flight rugby in the North East,” added Gold.
