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Newcastle Eagles go into their home Super League Basketball Women’s Championship home game against Essex Rebels in fine form and with confidence high after two impressive wins in their last two games. Head Coach Chloe Gaynor is a perfect two from two in her rookie coaching career and the current SLB Women’s Coach of the…
Newcastle Eagles’ six-game winning streak was finally snapped as Valmiera Glass VIA closed out a tight affair in Latvia. The men in black headed east buoyed by a 100 per cent record in this season’s European North Basketball League (ENBL). But Seneca Knight’s former club stayed strong down the stretch to throw Group A wide…
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Josh Ward-Hibbert believes he belongs on the European basketball stage after taking Newcastle Eagles to within touching distance of back-to-back playoffs. The men in black are just one win away from guaranteeing their place in this season’s European North Basketball League (ENBL) quarter-finals. And Ward-Hibbert leads undefeated Newcastle into action against Valmiera Glass VIA —…
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Marc Steutel has challenged his evolving Eagles to go harder as a six-game winning streak is put to the test in December. November’s Molten Kevin Cadle Coach of the Month — the first time Newcastle’s playcaller has bagged the award — led the men in black to a hard-fought victory against fierce rivals Leicester Riders…
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Newcastle Eagles stretched their winning streak to six games — gaining a critical advantage in this season’s two-legged Trophy semi-final tie. But head coach Marc Steutel cut a frustrated figure on the final buzzer as the hot and cold hosts surrendered a 17-point lead to allow Leicester Riders back in. Rob Paternostro’s men dominated the…
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Newcastle Eagles has parted company with guard Jared Bynum for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Bynum joined the club late October before the start of the Super League Basketball Championship schedule. Head coach Marc Steutel said: “We would like to thank Jared for his professionalism and wish him all the best for the future.”…
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De’Sean Allen-Eikens debunked the theory that Newcastle Eagles boast a deeper talent pool than their rivals after insisting: “We just want this more!” The Super League Basketball rookie is fast earning a reputation as his team’s do-it-all disruptor down the stretch. But ahead of the Friday night Trophy semi-final showdown with Leicester Riders, Allen-Eikens claimed…
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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Newcastle Eagles’ six-game winning streak was finally snapped as Valmiera Glass VIA closed out a tight affair in Latvia. The men in black headed east buoyed by a 100 per cent record in this season’s European North Basketball League (ENBL). But Seneca Knight’s former club stayed strong down the stretch to throw Group A wide…
Josh Ward-Hibbert believes he belongs on the European basketball stage after taking Newcastle Eagles to within touching distance of back-to-back playoffs. The men in black are just one win away from guaranteeing their place in this season’s European North Basketball League (ENBL) quarter-finals. And Ward-Hibbert leads undefeated Newcastle into action against Valmiera Glass VIA —…
Marc Steutel has challenged his evolving Eagles to go harder as a six-game winning streak is put to the test in December. November’s Molten Kevin Cadle Coach of the Month — the first time Newcastle’s playcaller has bagged the award — led the men in black to a hard-fought victory against fierce rivals Leicester Riders…
Newcastle Eagles stretched their winning streak to six games — gaining a critical advantage in this season’s two-legged Trophy semi-final tie. But head coach Marc Steutel cut a frustrated figure on the final buzzer as the hot and cold hosts surrendered a 17-point lead to allow Leicester Riders back in. Rob Paternostro’s men dominated the…
Newcastle Eagles has parted company with guard Jared Bynum for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Bynum joined the club late October before the start of the Super League Basketball Championship schedule. Head coach Marc Steutel said: “We would like to thank Jared for his professionalism and wish him all the best for the future.”…
De’Sean Allen-Eikens debunked the theory that Newcastle Eagles boast a deeper talent pool than their rivals after insisting: “We just want this more!” The Super League Basketball rookie is fast earning a reputation as his team’s do-it-all disruptor down the stretch. But ahead of the Friday night Trophy semi-final showdown with Leicester Riders, Allen-Eikens claimed…
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 —…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Newcastle Eagles go into their home Super League Basketball Women’s Championship home game against Essex Rebels in fine form and with confidence high after two impressive wins in their last two games. Head Coach Chloe Gaynor is a perfect two from two in her rookie coaching career and the current SLB Women’s Coach of the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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