Newcastle Red Bulls are on a signing spree, and their latest acquisition is a seasoned PREM operator! The club is clearly gearing up for an explosive 2026/27 PREM season, and they've just landed their 10th new recruit: Gloucester lock Cam Jordan. This move signals a significant injection of experience and power into their squad.
But here's where it gets interesting... Jordan, a former England age-group representative, has committed his future to the North West outfit by signing a two-year deal. He joins an impressive lineup of new talent at Kingston Park, including Elliot Millar Mills, Franco Molina, Rusi Tuima, Sam Graham, Hoskins Sotutu, Max Hicks, Raffi Quirke, Josh Hodge, and Fehi Fineanganofo. It's clear the Red Bulls are building something special!
What makes this signing so exciting? Jordan himself expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Red Bull are an organisation with a proven track record for success in any sport they are involved with." He added, "The ambition for the future of Newcastle Red Bulls is very exciting, and something I’m looking forward to being a part of." This sentiment is echoed by the club's sporting general manager, Neil McIlroy, who highlighted Jordan's strengths: "Cam is a big, physical lock who will help add go-forward and set-piece ability to our squad. He has a lot of Gallagher PREM experience, he’s at a good age and he will be an important part of that engine room aiming to get us on the front foot." Essentially, they're getting a player who can drive them forward and strengthen their core.
And this is the part most people miss... Jordan's journey to Newcastle is quite a story. He emerged from the Leicester Tigers academy, making his debut in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. However, after limited opportunities, he sought new challenges. He found his stride at Gloucester, becoming a first-team regular and amassing 80 appearances for the club. In fact, he's already contributed 8 tries during his time with Gloucester, with 2 of those coming in the current campaign alone! This shows he's not just a physical presence but also a try-scoring threat.
Now, let's talk about the ambition. With a player of Jordan's caliber and experience, Newcastle Red Bulls are clearly aiming to climb the league table. Is this the kind of ambitious recruitment that will shake up the PREM? Or is it simply a case of a club flexing its financial muscle? What are your thoughts on this wave of signings? Let me know in the comments below!
