Back to the Sunderland Newsfeed

Jonny Wilkinson’s mentor and former Newcastle United coach Steve Black passes away at the age of 64... with Alan Shearer and Danny Cipriani leading the tributes

Newcastle Falcons have announced the death of well-known coach Steve Black.

Black served on the Falcons' coaching team twice - in a variety of positions - as well as taking roles with the likes of Wales, the British and Irish Lions, Newcastle United and Sunderland.

During his time with Newcastle's football team he worked under Kevin Keegan during the club's successful spell in the 1990s and warm tributes have been paid by many who worked with and under him.

Newcastle Falcons have announced the death of well-known coach Steve Black (right)

Newcastle Falcons have announced the death of well-known coach Steve Black (right)

A renowned mentor and motivator, Black is best known to many for his close relationship with England great Jonny Wilkinson.