Over the past two weeks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic everyone here at the Eagles has been overwhelmed by messages of support from members of our Eagles family. We would like to thank you for this during this extremely challenging period. Many of you have asked us how you can help and so we have set-up ways you can…
In Episode 5 of the “Eagles Nest-In” series we have the 2007 BBL Play-Offs Final to watch in full and Dan talks to two former Eagles, one of the BBL all-time greats, Tony Dorsey, and a rookie Eagle who went on to play across Europe after we won the post-season, Shawan Robinson. This is part…
Just for fun have a go at guessing some of our Eagles players and coaching staff, past and present, from our emoji clues… Let us know how you do, but no spoilers for everyone else playing along on social media and see if you can come up with some more by commenting on our Facebook…
The “Eagles Nest-In” is our series of videos running through this challenging time with the coronavirus pandemic and BBL season postponement, giving you the chance to watch some of our most historic games in full and hear from some of the people involved both on and off the court. In the interview for Episode 4, which…
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the club has entered an extremely challenging time and a number of our supporters have been asking how they can help. As always the best way our fans can show their support is by becoming a season ticket holder. This is true now more than ever as we enter an…
We know all our fans are missing being in the Eagles Community Arena for our BBL and WBBL games right now while we all stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives, so we’ve pulled together a series of Spotify playlists with the songs our DJ plays at our games. Share your playlists…
For Episode 3 of the “Eagles Nest-In” series Dan is joined by two former Eagles, Andrew Bridge and Drew Sullivan, to talk about the 2005 BBL Cup win and giving you the chance to watch the whole 2006 BBL Trophy Final.
Introducing the “Eagles Nest-In” series, running through this challenging time with the coronavirus pandemic and BBL season postponement. It’s your chance to watch some of our most historic games in full and hear from some of the people involved both on and off the court. You can watch Episode 1 – with Dave Forrester, Paul…
Following the Government’s order to close, this week we donated all the perishable items (and some chocolate treats!) from our Eagles Community Arena to the Newcastle West End Foodbank. This food and milk would have otherwise gone to waste during this period of time when we must all stay at home. We are all in…
Following the Government’s order to close, this week we donated all the perishable items (and some chocolate treats!) from our Eagles Community Arena to the Newcastle West End Foodbank. This food and milk would have otherwise gone to waste during this period of time when we must all stay at home. We are all in…
The Newcastle Eagles, Eagles Community Foundation and Eagles Community Arena have been keeping up to date with latest government advice regarding coronavirus. Our primary concern is the safety and wellbeing of all our fans, participants, guests, visitors and staff. Club, foundation and arena activities will continue to run as normal, and we will keep participants…
In the middle of a busy week of games at the Eagles Community Arena with GB vs Germany on Monday and two BBL games at the weekend, Newcastle Eagles sponsors 313 Wealth Management and their Next Generation Business & Networking group organised a charity basketball tournament at the ECA. Next Generation Networking meet weekly on Thursdays…
Simon Rushworth reported on Great Britain’s previous win in Newcastle when the Luol Dong-inspired hosts snatched a dramatic OT victory against Macedonia. A decade down the line he saw the rebooted hosts celebrate another historic Tyneside triumph. Andrew Sullivan said it best in the build-up to Great Britain’s momentous victory against Germany at the Eagles…
Results Team 1 2 3 4 T Result GB 17 23 16 25 81 Win Germany 22 17 22 12 73 Loss BOXSCORE FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS PRESS CONFERENCE Not for the first time, Great Britain had a lionheart named Nelson and a 00 to thank for a truly momentous result. HMS Victory and James Bond…
GB and Germany held their practice sessions at the Eagles Community Arena yesterday and this morning as final preparations in the transformation of the venue are completed ready for tonight’s sold-out game. Doors open at 6pm for general admission and VIP. Tip-off is set for 8pm. A limited number of overflow parking spaces are available…
Adopted Geordie Marc Steutel is prepared for the proudest moment of his coaching career when he leads out Great Britain at the Eagles Community Arena. Monday’s EuroBasket qualifier against big guns Germany is a near sell-out as senior international basketball returns to Tyneside for the first time in a decade. And Steutel, who has been…
Great Britain’s basketball stars won’t be losing any sleep over Monday’s EuroBasket clash against Germany after one of the North East’s favourite hotels stepped in to put the finishing touches to their pre-match preparations. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead are hosting the Newcastle-based acting GB head coach Marc Steutel, his coaching staff, players and physios ahead of Monday’s…
Every two years the Lord Mayor of Newcastle hosts their Design Awards for buildings and projects that have made outstanding contributions to our community and the city across eight award categories. At this year’s ceremony last Thursday night, our Eagles Community Arena won both the community value and social accessibility category and went on to…
In Episode 5 of the “Eagles Nest-In” series we have the 2007 BBL Play-Offs Final to watch in full and Dan talks to two former Eagles, one of the BBL all-time greats, Tony Dorsey, and a rookie Eagle who went on to play across Europe after we won the post-season, Shawan Robinson. This is part…
Just for fun have a go at guessing some of our Eagles players and coaching staff, past and present, from our emoji clues… Let us know how you do, but no spoilers for everyone else playing along on social media and see if you can come up with some more by commenting on our Facebook…
The “Eagles Nest-In” is our series of videos running through this challenging time with the coronavirus pandemic and BBL season postponement, giving you the chance to watch some of our most historic games in full and hear from some of the people involved both on and off the court. In the interview for Episode 4, which…
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the club has entered an extremely challenging time and a number of our supporters have been asking how they can help. As always the best way our fans can show their support is by becoming a season ticket holder. This is true now more than ever as we enter an…
We know all our fans are missing being in the Eagles Community Arena for our BBL and WBBL games right now while we all stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives, so we’ve pulled together a series of Spotify playlists with the songs our DJ plays at our games. Share your playlists…
For Episode 3 of the “Eagles Nest-In” series Dan is joined by two former Eagles, Andrew Bridge and Drew Sullivan, to talk about the 2005 BBL Cup win and giving you the chance to watch the whole 2006 BBL Trophy Final.
Introducing the “Eagles Nest-In” series, running through this challenging time with the coronavirus pandemic and BBL season postponement. It’s your chance to watch some of our most historic games in full and hear from some of the people involved both on and off the court. You can watch Episode 1 – with Dave Forrester, Paul…
It’s time for Episode 2 of our “Eagles Nest-In” series and tonight we have a VERY special guest looking back at the first time we won the big one, it’s Fab Flournoy talking about the 2005 BBL Play-Offs!
Welcome to the first “Eagles Nest-In“. Our series running through this challenging time with the coronavirus pandemic and BBL season postponement. It’s your chance to watch some of our most historic games in full and hear from some of the people involved both on and off the court.
Over the past two weeks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic everyone here at the Eagles has been overwhelmed by messages of support from members of our Eagles family. We would like to thank you for this during this extremely challenging period. Many of you have asked us how you can help and so we have set-up ways you can…
Dear Eagles family, We hope you are well and staying safe at this very difficult period. Now that the BBL season has been officially postponed and WBBL games cancelled for the remainder of 2019-20, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the whole Eagles organisation has entered a very challenging time and we really need everyone’s support….
A passionate Paul Blake has appealed to the basketball community to stay positive and stick together in the face of the biggest crisis to affect sport in Britain. But the man responsible for transforming basketball in the North East has recognised that Newcastle Eagles face a fight for survival – just days after lifting a…
Basketball England (BE) has taken the decision to cancel all affiliated basketball activity for the remainder of the 2019-20 season because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a statement on their website, BE said that this action has been taken in consultation with the BBL, WBBL, Basketball Scotland and Basketball Wales, BUCS and the AoC…
The Newcastle Eagles, Eagles Community Foundation and Eagles Community Arena have been keeping up to date with latest government advice regarding coronavirus. Our primary concern is the safety and wellbeing of all our fans, participants, guests, visitors and staff. Club, foundation and arena activities will continue to run as normal, and we will keep participants…
In the middle of a busy week of games at the Eagles Community Arena with GB vs Germany on Monday and two BBL games at the weekend, Newcastle Eagles sponsors 313 Wealth Management and their Next Generation Business & Networking group organised a charity basketball tournament at the ECA. Next Generation Networking meet weekly on Thursdays…
Stifling defence and big game experience helped St Bede’s clinch a fourth South Tyneside Hoops 4 Health title in front of a capacity crowd at the Eagles Community Arena. The pre-tournament favourites conceded for the first time on their way to a hard fought 4-2 semi-final win against Stanhope Primary. But a single basket was…
A nailbiting final saw Seaburn Dene retain their Hoops 4 Health title as the top four schools in Sunderland took the Eagles Community Arena by storm. Twenty-four teams from seven primaries tipped off at Sunderland University the previous week in a bid to make this season’s semi-finals. And 2019 winners Seaburn Dene Primary were joined by…
This coming February half-term our Eagles Community Foundation have five great days of camps taking place for young players to get on court in the school holidays. From under 8s to under 14s there are camp days available across the week commencing Monday 17 February 2020. Our camps are a great way to keep the kids…
We know all our fans are missing being in the Eagles Community Arena for our BBL and WBBL games right now while we all stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives, so we’ve pulled together a series of Spotify playlists with the songs our DJ plays at our games. Share your playlists…
Newcastle Eagles’ remaining 2019-20 BBL fixtures have been postponed until further notice and the remainder of the WBBL season has been cancelled. The decisions taken today follow the Government’s advice that they would no longer support mass gatherings due to the current situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This afternoon meetings were held with the…
Newcastle Eagles suffered a serious setback in their bid to bag a top two spot after slipping to only a third WBBL defeat in 14 matches. A feisty finish at fierce rivals Sheffield Hatters saw three Newcastle stars foul out in the fourth quarter. And the Eagles move to an 11-3 record with eight games…
Chris Bunten insists Georgia Ohrdorf has the ‘heart of a lion’ after revealing the battling Aussie is prepared to fight through the pain barrier in a bid to boost Newcastle Eagles’ playoff hopes. The WBBL’s second best rebounder missed last weekend’s narrow win at Essex Rebels after picking up an ankle injury. But Ohrdorf, who…
Newcastle Eagles survived an almighty scare on the road after edging a nip and tuck WBBL clash against struggling Essex Rebels. Chris Bunten’s side surrendered a 12-point lead and almost blew their big chance to join Leicester Riders at the top of the Championship table. But Lisa Koop and Mante Kvederaviciute kept their cool from…
Chris Bunten could be without both of his leading scorers as Newcastle Eagles bid to win on the road at Essex Rebels tonight. Georgia Ohrdorf is out of action for at least two weeks after rolling her ankle in a university clash earlier this week. And Mante Kvederaviciute has not trained all week after reporting…
Newcastle Eagles overcame the absence of leading scorer Mante Kvederaviciute to bag a second win in a week against basement club BA London Lions. The Lithuanian sat out a 54-47 win with veteran Rachael Bland stepping in to play 35 minutes on the road. And Newcastle survived a nervy final quarter to claim the victory…
Lisa Koop heads into another big weekend of basketball action with divided loyalties as Newcastle Eagles’ German star seeks success on two fronts. The 6ft 6in centre is bidding to power Chris Bunten’s side towards a 10th Championship win of the season at BA London Lions today. And Koop is confident of celebrating a second win…
Newcastle Eagles moved to 9-2 in the WBBL Championship standings thanks to a shooting masterclass from forwards Georgia Orhdorf and Mante Kvederaviciute in their 64-49 win over London Lions. Heading into the contest, the hosts knew that a win would continue to put pressure on Leicester Riders and Sevenoaks Suns, who sit first and second…
