The 2024/25 Newcastle Eagles tasted defeat for the first time this season going down in a thriller at Ellesmere Port on Sunday night. They went into the game with a perfect 4 – 0 record knowing a win would all but seal them a Trophy Semi-Final spot. But a fourth quarter surge by the home…
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Men
October 13, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men at Cheshire Phoenix (SLB Trophy)
Cheshire Phoenix can expect the full force of Newcastle Eagles’ new-found defensive intensity as the visitors seek to stretch their winning start to the season tonight. Marc Steutel’s men bagged a fourth win on the bounce at cross-border rivals Caledonia Gladiators on Friday to sit top of the Super League Basketball Trophy North group. But…
Men
October 12, 2024
Trophy Report: Caledonia Gladiators 66-71 Eagles Men
Newcastle Eagles stretched their unbeaten start to the season to four games after delivering another gutsy victory down the stretch. It’s a measure of Marc Steutel’s attention to detail and determination to be better that the club’s frustrated head coach was far from satisfied with another big win against Caledonia Gladiators. But for as long…
Men
October 11, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men at Caledonia Gladiators (SLB Trophy)
Seneca Knight insists the sky’s the limit for fast starters Newcastle Eagles as the men in black continue to set the early-season pace. Last season’s European North Basketball League (ENBL) top scorer travels north of the border tonight with a ‘no fear’ attitude. And Knight is confident Newcastle can do the Trophy double over Caledonia…
Men
October 9, 2024
Long Week Ahead For Eagles
Marc Steutel can’t wait to unleash secret weapon Cole Long on Super League Basketball (SLB) with the Canadian stepping up his return to fitness this week. And with two tough away trips inside 48 hours coming up at the weekend, don’t bet against Newcastle Eagles’ summer signing playing some part for the men in black….
Men
October 8, 2024
SLB Welcomes NBL and SBC High-Flyers To Men’s Cup
With a historic season for topflight British basketball now well underway, Super League Basketball (SLB) is delighted to confirm that seven teams from outside the division have joined the lineup for the inaugural men’s Cup competition. Five teams from Basketball England’s NBL Division One and two teams from basketballscotland’s Scottish Basketball Championship (SBC) have accepted…
Women
October 7, 2024
Trophy Report: Eagles Women 77-68 Durham Palatinates
The first competitive home game of the 2024/25 season in the Vertu Motors Arena ended in a satisfying victory for the Newcastle Eagles. But Head Coach Matt Newby’s team were made to fight all the way by a Durham side who never went away despite not having the luck going with them. The games between…
Women
October 5, 2024
Preview: Eagles Women vs Durham Palatinates (SLB Trophy)
It’s a huge opening home game for Newcastle Eagles at the Vertu Motors Arena tonight. Into town come local rivals Durham Palatinates for a derby clash in the Super League Basketball Betty Cordona Trophy group game. The Eagles lost last weekend up against Caledonia Gladiators 69 – 53 in their opening group game and will…
Men
October 5, 2024
Trophy Report: Eagles Men 93-88 Caledonia Gladiators
Newcastle Eagles sit top of the Super League Basketball Trophy North group after Marc Steutel’s men bagged a statement win against big-spending Caledonia Gladiators. Following two defensive masterclasses against Sheffield and Manchester, the handbrake was released against Gareth Murray’s border raiders. And six Newcastle stars bagged double figure hauls as the hosts moved to 3-0…
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
October 14, 2024
Trophy Report: Cheshire Phoenix 90-82 Eagles Men
The 2024/25 Newcastle Eagles tasted defeat for the first time this season going down in a thriller at Ellesmere Port on Sunday night. They went into the game with a perfect 4 – 0 record knowing a win would all but seal them a Trophy Semi-Final spot. But a fourth quarter surge by the home…
Men
October 13, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men at Cheshire Phoenix (SLB Trophy)
Cheshire Phoenix can expect the full force of Newcastle Eagles’ new-found defensive intensity as the visitors seek to stretch their winning start to the season tonight. Marc Steutel’s men bagged a fourth win on the bounce at cross-border rivals Caledonia Gladiators on Friday to sit top of the Super League Basketball Trophy North group. But…
Men
October 12, 2024
Trophy Report: Caledonia Gladiators 66-71 Eagles Men
Newcastle Eagles stretched their unbeaten start to the season to four games after delivering another gutsy victory down the stretch. It’s a measure of Marc Steutel’s attention to detail and determination to be better that the club’s frustrated head coach was far from satisfied with another big win against Caledonia Gladiators. But for as long…
Men
October 11, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men at Caledonia Gladiators (SLB Trophy)
Seneca Knight insists the sky’s the limit for fast starters Newcastle Eagles as the men in black continue to set the early-season pace. Last season’s European North Basketball League (ENBL) top scorer travels north of the border tonight with a ‘no fear’ attitude. And Knight is confident Newcastle can do the Trophy double over Caledonia…
Men
October 9, 2024
Long Week Ahead For Eagles
Marc Steutel can’t wait to unleash secret weapon Cole Long on Super League Basketball (SLB) with the Canadian stepping up his return to fitness this week. And with two tough away trips inside 48 hours coming up at the weekend, don’t bet against Newcastle Eagles’ summer signing playing some part for the men in black….
Men
October 8, 2024
SLB Welcomes NBL and SBC High-Flyers To Men’s Cup
With a historic season for topflight British basketball now well underway, Super League Basketball (SLB) is delighted to confirm that seven teams from outside the division have joined the lineup for the inaugural men’s Cup competition. Five teams from Basketball England’s NBL Division One and two teams from basketballscotland’s Scottish Basketball Championship (SBC) have accepted…
Men
October 5, 2024
Trophy Report: Eagles Men 93-88 Caledonia Gladiators
Newcastle Eagles sit top of the Super League Basketball Trophy North group after Marc Steutel’s men bagged a statement win against big-spending Caledonia Gladiators. Following two defensive masterclasses against Sheffield and Manchester, the handbrake was released against Gareth Murray’s border raiders. And six Newcastle stars bagged double figure hauls as the hosts moved to 3-0…
Men
October 4, 2024
Preview: Eagles Men vs Caledonia Gladiators (SLB Trophy)
Caledonia Gladiators present a stiff early-season test of Newcastle Eagles’ true potential with the fast-rising Scots a growing force in British basketball. That’s the verdict of head coach Marc Steutel who has nothing but admiration for a franchise chasing success at home and abroad under ambitious new ownership. But the Great Britain playcaller is confident…
Men
October 3, 2024
Eagles Women on Track with Lumo
Newcastle Eagles women continue to build a platform for sustained success on and off the court after strengthening the team’s partnership with train operator Lumo. The firm has emerged as a key player on the East Coast Main Line — linking Edinburgh with London and carrying thousands of North East passengers every year. Those happy…
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…
Foundation
October 3, 2023
Young Eagles Take Flight: Joshua Osarenkhoe
The second young Eagles to graduate our Under-19 programme is Joshua ‘Josh’ Osarenkhoe. Josh is the eldest of three brothers who are in our performance pathway with Jesse and Joseph hot on his heels! The Osarenkoe family moved to Newcastle from Milan, Italy in 2018 and Josh has steadily progressed through the ranks from u14s…
Women
October 7, 2024
Trophy Report: Eagles Women 77-68 Durham Palatinates
The first competitive home game of the 2024/25 season in the Vertu Motors Arena ended in a satisfying victory for the Newcastle Eagles. But Head Coach Matt Newby’s team were made to fight all the way by a Durham side who never went away despite not having the luck going with them. The games between…
Women
October 5, 2024
Preview: Eagles Women vs Durham Palatinates (SLB Trophy)
It’s a huge opening home game for Newcastle Eagles at the Vertu Motors Arena tonight. Into town come local rivals Durham Palatinates for a derby clash in the Super League Basketball Betty Cordona Trophy group game. The Eagles lost last weekend up against Caledonia Gladiators 69 – 53 in their opening group game and will…
Women
September 30, 2024
Trophy Report: Caledonia Gladiators 69-53 Eagles Women
The Newcastle Eagles Women’s Super League Basketball team travelled up to East Kilbride in Scotland for their first competitive game of the season. Their opponents were the highly touted Caledonia Gladiators many pundits tip for honours and silverware this season. On the evidence of this first game both teams will need to improve if they…
Women
September 29, 2024
Preview: Eagles Women at Caledonia Gladiators (SLB Trophy)
The dawning of a new era in Women’s British basketball sees Newcastle Eagles open their Women’s Super League Basketball Betty Cordona Trophy campaign up in Scotland this afternoon. It’s going to be a tough opener for head coach Matt Newby’s side against a Caledonia Gladiators side that many are tipping to be the team to…
Women
September 28, 2024
Team Elevating Performance For Our Women
Following the stellar close to the 2023-24 season, Newcastle Eagles women’s team has continued to upgrade the level of support for its players with renewals integral to the sustainability, growth and development of the programme and new faces offering new levels of wrap-around care. Head coach Matt Newby will be joined on the side lines…
Men
September 25, 2024
Perco Foods Get Taste For Success
Newcastle Eagles are guaranteed to give their rivals food for thought after securing this season’s tastiest franchise-wide sponsorship. Opponents will know all about new men’s and women’s sponsor Perco Foods by the time they’ve chased Newcastle’s success-hungry stars for 40 minutes. And that’s because the North East food distributor is the new name on the…
Women
September 16, 2024
Pre-Season Report: Eagles Women 71-103 Sheffield Hatters
Newcastle Eagles Women’s Super League Basketball team has secured a sponsorship deal with Newcastle International Airport who will adorn the front of their 2024/25 jerseys. Unfortunately this didn’t help the Eagles women to get off to a flying start in their opening pre-season game. Faced with a very tough, talented and well-organised Sheffield Hatters side,…
Women
September 14, 2024
Newby Looks Forward To More From Campbell
Head Coach Matt Newby has rewarded another member of last season’s play-off final reaching squad with a contract for the 2024/25 Women’s Super League Basketball season with the retention of guard Alex Campbell. Despite only turning 20 last month the 5’ 7” Campbell returns for what will be her third season on the Eagles bench…
Women
September 13, 2024
Women Take-Off with Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Eagles are ready for take-off after the women’s team landed a deal set to make Matt Newby’s side fly. Newcastle International Airport is the new main sponsor for the ambitious women in black. And the airport’s logo will be up front and centre as the Eagles run out in their new Reebok kit for…
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