Newcastle director of rugby Dave Walder has left his position at the club less than a year after he succeeded former boss Dean Richards.
Although he will not officially depart until the end of the season, Walder will immediately step aside to allow Mark Laycock to take on the role.
Former fly-half Walder, 44, below, played for the Falcons before returning as a coach. He took charge of the club after Richards stepped down in May 2022 following 10 years at Kingston Park.
His departure comes with Falcons second-from-bottom of the Premiership, above Bath because they have won more games.
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