Marc Steutel hailed the ‘electric’ finish to a sparkling Newcastle Eagles display as the comeback kings erased a 17-point fourth quarter deficit to clinch a franchise-defining win. The men in black won 27 trophies on their way to becoming British basketball’s most successful side under Fabulous Flournoy and Ian MacLeod. But make no mistake —…
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Men
December 3, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men vs CSO Voluntari
Newcastle Eagles’ Knight in shining armour is ready to conquer Europe as the men in black prepare for the biggest game of their season so far. Marc Steutel’s in-form roster hosts CSO Voluntari tonight as two undefeated teams put their 4-0 records on the line. And Seneca Knight is determined to land the first blow…
Men
December 1, 2024
James Pledges To Remain Unbeaten In An Eagles Jersey
Christian James reflected on a ‘crazy’ home debut before pledging to do everything in his power to remain unbeaten in a Newcastle Eagles jersey. The US star hot footed it to Tyneside from Houston last month after answering head coach Marc Steutel’s call for backcourt reinforcements. And James has slotted straight into his Eagles role…
Women
December 1, 2024
Report: Eagles Women 99-53 London Lions
It’s two wins from two games for new Eagles Head Coach Chloe Gaynor after her players put in a solid all-round performance against a London Lions side that are a pale shadow of the all-conquering pride of the last few seasons. Coming into the game Gaynor had made her players aware that whilst a home…
Men
November 30, 2024
Report: Eagles Men 94-88 Cheshire Phoenix
Not for the first time this season gritty Newcastle Eagles closed out a nerve-jangling win down the stretch to topple fierce rivals Cheshire Phoenix on Tyneside. The visitors headed to the Vertu Motors Arena with a 2-0 record over the men in black after both teams qualified for the Trophy semi-finals. But a near flawless…
Women
November 29, 2024
Preview: Eagles Women vs London Lions
Newcastle Eagles return home to the Vertu Motors Arena for a Saturday night 7:30pm tip-off in the Super League Basketball Women’s Championship. Their opponents are reigning Women’s domestic Champions London Lions. But this is a vastly different Lions side this season that The Eagles face. Four Championship fixtures and four heavy defeats have followed two…
Men
November 29, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men vs Cheshire Phoenix
Cole Long has the character, commitment and quality to become a true crowd favourite at Newcastle Eagles. That’s the verdict of head coach Marc Steutel who believes the canny Canadian is on the cusp of his best form yet. Long released the shackles prior to the international break with a blistering display from beyond the…
Men
November 27, 2024
ENBL Report: Dziki Warsaw 70-79 Eagles Men
Newcastle Eagles produced a superb team performance to deservedly take a massive road win in Poland on Tuesday night. A fourth successive win in Group A to maintain their 100% European record and put them on a 4 – 0 standing alongside CSO Voluntari and Valmeria Glass Via. Those three sides leading the way in…
Men
November 26, 2024
ENBL Preview: Eagles Men at Dziki Warsaw
Marc Steutel is convinced his commitment to club and country can continue to benefit both parties as the do-it-all Scouser returns to European basketball tonight. The Newcastle playcaller hooked up with the Eagles in Warsaw yesterday after overseeing Great Britain’s latest EuroBasket clash in Thessaloniki on Sunday. But Steutel insists there’s plenty left in the…
Arena
August 20, 2024
Robertson Homes Make A Difference
Long-time supporters of Newcastle Eagles basketball club and the Eagles Community Foundation, Robertson Homes recently donated two days of volunteering to refresh the Vertu Motors Arena ready for the new season. The arena, which is owned and operated by the Foundation, was in need of a lick of paint this summer after recent years of…
Arena
December 22, 2023
Coming ‘Home’, Newcastle
Big time international basketball returns to the North East next year after Great Britain confirmed plans to revisit its popular Newcastle base. The Vertu Motors Arena has become a home from home for the senior men’s roster with bumper crowds backing the national team on Tyneside. And with Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles’ playcaller Marc Steutel…
Arena
December 6, 2023
Feeding Families Collection This Week
This week at the Vertu Motors Arena we will be taking donations for Feeding Families, the North East-based charity hat offers support, hope and security to those experiencing food poverty. At this difficult time of the year for so many people and in tough economic times across the board, the Eagles family want to ensure that…
Arena
July 7, 2023
Extreme Robots Are Coming To Newcastle
From the crew who brought you the sold-out Robot Wars Live Tours, now the robots have gone EXTREME and the Extreme Robots Live Tour coming to the Vertu Motors Arena on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July. The world’s most dangerous combat robots are getting ready to fight all across the country for the richest prize…
Arena
June 21, 2023
Cage Warriors Returns To Newcastle
Cage Warriors – Europe’s Leading MMA Organisation – will return to Newcastle for the first time in nine years this November. The event – numbered CW 164 – will take place at the Vertu Motors Arena, home to the most successful team in British basketball history – the Newcastle Eagles – on Saturday, November 25th….
Arena
April 6, 2023
New Scotswood Road Community Defibrillator at Vertu Motors Arena
The Eagles Community Foundation is proud to announce a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at its Vertu Motors Arena to support the local community and public on Scotswood Road. The Community Public Access Defibrillators (cPAD) has been donated to the community by Red Sky Foundation, who provides life-saving defibrillators for city centres, local…
Arena
March 7, 2023
Scotswood Road Parking Update
Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who came to support our Eagles in their sold-out British Basketball League game on Friday 3 March. Following the game, it has been brought to our attention that a number of vehicles parked on Scotswood Road received Penalty Charge Notices from Newcastle City Council. On Monday morning the Eagles…
Arena
February 26, 2023
Report: Great Britain 59-88 Belgium
Marc Stuetel has doubled down on his determination to prepare Great Britain basketball for the challenges ahead following another dispiriting defeat on the international stage. The beaten but unbowed Newcastle Eagles play-caller helms tomorrow night’s World Cup clash against European heavyweights Serbia uncertain of what the future holds. But GB’s acting head coach is continuing…
Arena
February 24, 2023
Preview: Great Britain vs Belgium
Marc Steutel’s mission is to prime Great Britain’s senior men for long-term success — whatever the future holds. National team bosses are expected to announce a new direction for the country’s coaching set-up once the current international window closes. And with GB head coach Nate Reinking committed to Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, it seems…
Men
December 4, 2024
ENBL Report: Eagles Men 84-80 CSO Voluntari
Marc Steutel hailed the ‘electric’ finish to a sparkling Newcastle Eagles display as the comeback kings erased a 17-point fourth quarter deficit to clinch a franchise-defining win. The men in black won 27 trophies on their way to becoming British basketball’s most successful side under Fabulous Flournoy and Ian MacLeod. But make no mistake —…
Men
December 3, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men vs CSO Voluntari
Newcastle Eagles’ Knight in shining armour is ready to conquer Europe as the men in black prepare for the biggest game of their season so far. Marc Steutel’s in-form roster hosts CSO Voluntari tonight as two undefeated teams put their 4-0 records on the line. And Seneca Knight is determined to land the first blow…
Men
December 1, 2024
James Pledges To Remain Unbeaten In An Eagles Jersey
Christian James reflected on a ‘crazy’ home debut before pledging to do everything in his power to remain unbeaten in a Newcastle Eagles jersey. The US star hot footed it to Tyneside from Houston last month after answering head coach Marc Steutel’s call for backcourt reinforcements. And James has slotted straight into his Eagles role…
Men
November 30, 2024
Report: Eagles Men 94-88 Cheshire Phoenix
Not for the first time this season gritty Newcastle Eagles closed out a nerve-jangling win down the stretch to topple fierce rivals Cheshire Phoenix on Tyneside. The visitors headed to the Vertu Motors Arena with a 2-0 record over the men in black after both teams qualified for the Trophy semi-finals. But a near flawless…
Men
November 29, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men vs Cheshire Phoenix
Cole Long has the character, commitment and quality to become a true crowd favourite at Newcastle Eagles. That’s the verdict of head coach Marc Steutel who believes the canny Canadian is on the cusp of his best form yet. Long released the shackles prior to the international break with a blistering display from beyond the…
Men
November 27, 2024
ENBL Report: Dziki Warsaw 70-79 Eagles Men
Newcastle Eagles produced a superb team performance to deservedly take a massive road win in Poland on Tuesday night. A fourth successive win in Group A to maintain their 100% European record and put them on a 4 – 0 standing alongside CSO Voluntari and Valmeria Glass Via. Those three sides leading the way in…
Men
November 26, 2024
ENBL Preview: Eagles Men at Dziki Warsaw
Marc Steutel is convinced his commitment to club and country can continue to benefit both parties as the do-it-all Scouser returns to European basketball tonight. The Newcastle playcaller hooked up with the Eagles in Warsaw yesterday after overseeing Great Britain’s latest EuroBasket clash in Thessaloniki on Sunday. But Steutel insists there’s plenty left in the…
Men
November 18, 2024
Report: Caledonia Gladiators 76-90 Eagles Men
Newcastle Eagles made it six wins from their last six fixtures against the Caledonia Gladiators in East Kilbride last night with a superb 90 – 76 road victory. It meant they took their Championship record so far this season to 3 wins and 1 loss as Marc Steutel’s men continue their momentum. Momentum that came…
Men
November 17, 2024
Christian James Coming In
Newcastle Eagles have moved to bolster their ranks ahead of the busy Christmas period following the recruitment of experienced playmaker Christian James. And with the US star already in the UK, club bosses are waiting to discover whether the 28-year-old is eligible to make his Super League Basketball debut this weekend. James will travel to…
Foundation
November 22, 2024
Rising Star Francis Ogbolu Honoured at Sport Newcastle Awards
The Sport Newcastle Awards night, held at Newcastle Civic Centre, celebrated the outstanding achievements and bright futures of North East athletes across a variety of sports. Among the many talented individuals recognised was Francis Ogbolu, a shining example of the success fostered by the Eagles performance pathway. Francis, a dedicated basketball player and key figure…
Foundation
July 22, 2024
Summer Camps 2024
Our Eagles Community Foundation Summer Camps are on now until Friday 16th August. Catering for all age groups and abilities there’s a range of camp days available from fun and player development. Camps take place 9am until 3pm at the Vertu Motors Arena and are all £25 per day on the following weeks commencing: Monday…
Foundation
June 11, 2024
Unsung Eagles Awarded
Two of the club and foundation’s longest-serving volunteers have received special recognition for their contribution to sport in our region. Eric Wilson and Linda Williamson have been honoured in the 2024 Sport Newcastle Unsung Hero Awards. These prestigious awards are presented to recognise the true unsung heroes of North East sport who dedicate hours of…
Foundation
May 30, 2024
Second WilliamsAli Challenge Shooting For The Stars
The 2024 WilliamsAli 3×3 Basketball Challenge is just around the corner and the Newcastle business community is shooting for the stars with its Eagles Community Foundation fundraising target at the second annual event next Friday, 7th June. Even more companies jumped at the chance and signed-up to take to the court this year, with a…
Foundation
May 1, 2024
Eagles Academy Expands Girls Programme With New U18 Side
The Eagles Community Foundation (ECF) is delighted to announce the expansion of the girls programme with the introduction of an under-18’s side for the 2024-25 season. “We are dedicated to increasing our provision for girls and women’s basketball within our programme, I am happy with our trajectory, but there is more to do”, said Ian…
Foundation
January 31, 2024
Tosan Makes Memphis Moves
Tosan Evbuomwan is on the brink of joining an elite group of British ballers after the Geordie star was snapped up by NBA giants Memphis Grizzlies. The Western Conference franchise have signed the Newcastle Eagles Academy graduate to a 10-day contract. “This is an incredible opportunity for Tosan, one that he has earned through hard…
Foundation
January 23, 2024
Academy U16 Girls Enjoy Sponsored Overnight Stopover
The U16 Girls Academy side recently benefitted from an overnight stay after local company @Basketmedia365 provided sponsorship for the trip. With two games in two days, the players, coaches and staff stayed at the picturesque Ilam Hall in Derbyshire. They enjoyed a team meal, fun activities, a countryside walk in the stunning rural location and…
Foundation
November 30, 2023
Simpson Group Become Eagles Official Print Partner
Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles is delighted to announce the ink is dry on a new deal to make Simpson Group the club’s official print partner. In a partnership to produce branding and promotional materials seen throughout the Vertu Motors Arena and print the men’s game day programmes, posters, outreach activity booklets and more, the Washington-based business…
Foundation
October 18, 2023
Young Eagles Take Flight: Joe Sheeran & Jakey Weech
In the third and final part of this piece we celebrate two players flying stateside to Academic institutions in the United States. Joe Sheeran is a long time Eagles Academy player who has progressed right through the Academy levels and even featured in the BBL during the 2021-22 season. Joe stepped on court for two…
Women
December 1, 2024
Report: Eagles Women 99-53 London Lions
It’s two wins from two games for new Eagles Head Coach Chloe Gaynor after her players put in a solid all-round performance against a London Lions side that are a pale shadow of the all-conquering pride of the last few seasons. Coming into the game Gaynor had made her players aware that whilst a home…
Women
November 29, 2024
Preview: Eagles Women vs London Lions
Newcastle Eagles return home to the Vertu Motors Arena for a Saturday night 7:30pm tip-off in the Super League Basketball Women’s Championship. Their opponents are reigning Women’s domestic Champions London Lions. But this is a vastly different Lions side this season that The Eagles face. Four Championship fixtures and four heavy defeats have followed two…
Women
November 23, 2024
Report: Manchester 78-88 Eagles Women
No game for five weeks including a week when practice and an away game at Durham Palatinates had to be cancelled. Head Coach Matt Newby stepping down and only replaced on Thursday afternoon by current player Chloe Gaynor moving into a player-coach role. Manchester 3 wins 1 loss on the season and at home and…
Women
November 23, 2024
Preview: Eagles Women at Manchester
It’s a baptism of fire for new Newcastle Eagles Women’s Senior team Head Coach Chloe Gaynor today as she takes her side on the road to face Manchester in the Super League Basketball Championship. Gaynor has only been in the job since Thursday afternoon and has hardly had chance to process the chain of events…
Women
November 22, 2024
Chloe Gains Player-Coach Reins
Newcastle Eagles have turned to one of the most popular figures in North East basketball to lead the franchise’s groundbreaking women’s programme. Chloe Gaynor is in her fourth season with the women in black and the experienced forward replaces Matt Newby at the helm. One of Super League Basketball’s most familiar faces has enjoyed significant…
Women
November 18, 2024
Newby Steps Down As Newcastle Eagles Coach
Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake has praised the vital contribution of Matt Newby after the head coach of the club’s women’s team steps down from the role. Newby makes his departure from Super League Basketball with immediate effect due to personal reasons. And the man responsible for reviving the Eagles fortunes last season — leading…
Women
November 13, 2024
Women’s Fixture Away at Durham Rescheduled
Newcastle Eagles Women’s previous postponed away game at Durham Palatinates has now been rescheduled by Super League Basketball (SLB) officials. The SLB Championship North East derby will now take place on the final day of regular season play on Sunday 27 April 2025 with a 1pm tip-off. Fans can stay up to date with the…
Men
November 12, 2024
SLB Pen Molten Multi-Year Partnership
Super League Basketball (SLB) and Molten UK & Ireland have penned a multi-year partnership that will make Molten’s BG4500 the official game ball of all its competitions in the Men’s and Women’s Leagues from this season. The partnership between Molten and British basketball’s top division continues a relationship that extends to well over 20-years support…
Women
November 6, 2024
Shannon Called Up For Switzerland
Newcastle Eagles women’s team player Shannon Hatch returns to international duty this week with a call up to the Swiss Basketball squad. It will be forward’s sixth cap for the senior team after 14 appearances for the country at Under 16. The 5’10 Canadian-Swiss dual-national last played for Switzerland in November 2023 at Montenegro in…
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