Following recent news, the club can confirm that Rodney Glasgow Jr has chosen to leave Newcastle and join UMFN Njardvik in Iceland for the 2020-21 season. Glasgow Jr took the decision after considering offers from both clubs. We wish Rodney all the best in the future.
In Episode 22 of the “Eagles Nest-In” series Dan is joined by Rahmon Fletcher to talk about the 2014-15 clean-sweep season. It was Feltch’s first year as an Eagle, first silverware win as a pro and first of three straight BBL Cup MVP golden balls!
Paul Blake has pledged to deliver the safest environment possible as Newcastle Eagles prepare for the resumption of British basketball later this year. BBL officials finally called time on the truncated 2019/20 campaign this week after initially calling a temporary halt to top-flight action in March. And with hopes high for an autumn start to…
The remainder of the 2019-20 BBL season has now been cancelled so we have started our end of season sale with 25% off many items.
The British Basketball League (BBL) have announced today that the remainder of the current season will be cancelled following the continued impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement published on its website, the BBL said its member clubs, including the Newcastle Eagles, have unanimously agreed that there is “no viable option to allow for the season…
Episode 21 of our “Eagles Nest-In” series takes us back to the 2013-14 season with Ian MacLeod and Scott Martin joining Dan to talk over another important year in the club’s history. MacLeod, now our head coach in 2020, joined as assistant in 2013 along with former Eagles forward Martin in his first season on…
In Episode 20 of our “Eagles Nest-In” series former Eagles player Malik Cooke looks back at our 2014 BBL Championship win and another thriller of a league victory from that season vs Leicester Riders.
In Episode 19 of our “Eagles Nest-In” series Dan is joined by Drew Lasker to talk about becoming an Eagle in the 2013-14 season and a hugely important bounce-back win over the Riders for the team, who went on to win the BBL Championship that year. Just a matter of weeks after losing to Leicester…
Along with our Eagles many of the member clubs of the British Basketball League (BBL) across the UK have been out supporting communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. BBL clubs have always has strong connections to their community and utilising this they have reached out to support local initiatives at this difficult time for us all….
In the middle of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown a number of our suppliers have come forward to support us through these unprecedented circumstances. One of the first to offer their help was Can Do Communications UK Ltd, who provide the phone system for our Eagles Community Arena. Paul Withycombe, director of Can Do Communications UK Ltd,…
Over the last few days our Eagles Community Arena was utilised by the Active Partnership for Northumberland and Tyne & Wear to prepare 2,500 activity packs ready to help families across the region stay active. Funded by Sport England and The National Lottery, the Government’s Stay In Work Out campaign has set out to find…
After joining in on the weekly ‘Clap For Our Carers’ last night, we sent boxes of chocolate treats from our Eagles Community Arena to some of the amazing staff at Wansbeck General Hospital this morning. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and its Hospital Volunteer Service have been huge supporters of our Eagles Community Foundation for a…
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…
Following recent news, the club can confirm that Rodney Glasgow Jr has chosen to leave Newcastle and join UMFN Njardvik in Iceland for the 2020-21 season. Glasgow Jr took the decision after considering offers from both clubs. We wish Rodney all the best in the future.
In Episode 22 of the “Eagles Nest-In” series Dan is joined by Rahmon Fletcher to talk about the 2014-15 clean-sweep season. It was Feltch’s first year as an Eagle, first silverware win as a pro and first of three straight BBL Cup MVP golden balls!
Paul Blake has pledged to deliver the safest environment possible as Newcastle Eagles prepare for the resumption of British basketball later this year. BBL officials finally called time on the truncated 2019/20 campaign this week after initially calling a temporary halt to top-flight action in March. And with hopes high for an autumn start to…
The remainder of the 2019-20 BBL season has now been cancelled so we have started our end of season sale with 25% off many items.
The British Basketball League (BBL) have announced today that the remainder of the current season will be cancelled following the continued impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement published on its website, the BBL said its member clubs, including the Newcastle Eagles, have unanimously agreed that there is “no viable option to allow for the season…
Episode 21 of our “Eagles Nest-In” series takes us back to the 2013-14 season with Ian MacLeod and Scott Martin joining Dan to talk over another important year in the club’s history. MacLeod, now our head coach in 2020, joined as assistant in 2013 along with former Eagles forward Martin in his first season on…
In Episode 20 of our “Eagles Nest-In” series former Eagles player Malik Cooke looks back at our 2014 BBL Championship win and another thriller of a league victory from that season vs Leicester Riders.
In Episode 19 of our “Eagles Nest-In” series Dan is joined by Drew Lasker to talk about becoming an Eagle in the 2013-14 season and a hugely important bounce-back win over the Riders for the team, who went on to win the BBL Championship that year. Just a matter of weeks after losing to Leicester…
Along with our Eagles many of the member clubs of the British Basketball League (BBL) across the UK have been out supporting communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. BBL clubs have always has strong connections to their community and utilising this they have reached out to support local initiatives at this difficult time for us all….
In the middle of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown a number of our suppliers have come forward to support us through these unprecedented circumstances. One of the first to offer their help was Can Do Communications UK Ltd, who provide the phone system for our Eagles Community Arena. Paul Withycombe, director of Can Do Communications UK Ltd,…
Thanks to all our Eagles supporters, players, staff and British basketball fans who came together to join us in showing our support for NHS staff and key workers with #PassTheBasketballNotTheVirus.
After joining in on the weekly ‘Clap For Our Carers’ last night, we sent boxes of chocolate treats from our Eagles Community Arena to some of the amazing staff at Wansbeck General Hospital this morning. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and its Hospital Volunteer Service have been huge supporters of our Eagles Community Foundation for a…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown and suspension of all activity across the UK hasn’t stopped Basketball England honouring some of our Eagles Community Foundation coaches in its annual North East Region Volunteer Awards. Nominations for the 2020 awards were gathered from the public across the region and the winners have been selected in partnership with the Regional Management Committee…
We want to thank all our fans and supporters of our foundation for all of their support at this difficult period during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and so in turn we want to do our best to support all of our Eagles family at this time. Are you feeling isolated? Has social distancing made you…
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…
Make your phone’s lock screen look like the back of our 2019-20 BBL and WBBL teams’ jerseys with our official Eagles wallpaper generator.
Throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown the whole country has come together in many ways to show its support for our NHS. As well as clapping for our carers on Thursday nights, turning monuments blue and displaying rainbows from our windows, many organisations have donated treats to say thank you to these frontline workers. To show our…
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…
