Jorjah Smith has hinted that she could return to Tyneside sooner rather than later despite calling time on her fledgling Newcastle Eagles career. The popular guard will miss the remainder of the WBBL season after taking the difficult decision to fly home to Australia to be with her family. But Smith, who has been withdrawn…
Andrew Sullivan is in no doubt that Newcastle Eagles can rediscover their best form ahead of tonight’s trial by television against champions-elect Leicester Riders. And the ex-GB skipper insisted the BBL Cup winners have not become a bad team overnight as he predicted a typically bruising battle royale between his two former clubs. Newcastle host…
Maddy McVicar and Ali Gorrell combined for an eye-catching 57 points as Newcastle Eagles edged a thrilling clash against playoff rivals Oaklands Wolves. The backcourt duo enjoyed a super Sunday as Chris Bunten’s side moved four points clear of the Wolves in the race to secure a top eight finish. Gorrell fell just two assists…
Newcastle Eagles take on the Oaklands Wolves this afternoon looking to claw their way back into top six contention. Durham Palatinates inflicted a shock defeat on Chris Bunten’s Newcastle yesterday to take the spoils in the first of this season’s North East derbies. And the Eagles must regroup and refocus as they bid to topple…
Derby day can’t come soon enough for determined Newcastle Eagles as Chris Bunten’s side goes in search of back-to-back wins against Durham and Oaklands. A week which saw results go the way of the fast-improving Tynesiders means the women in black remain on course for a top eight finish. And for the first time this…
Another day and another humbling defeat at Surrey Scorchers. Lightning struck twice for Newcastle Eagles who were predictably unpredictable in surrendering a three-game winning streak and slumping to a ninth league loss. Newcastle never led in a one-sided clash that exposed a team still searching for consistency in the final month of the regular season. And…
Newcastle Eagles host surprise package Essex Rebels this afternoon with this season’s race for the playoffs gathering pace. Chris Bunten’s side have six games to secure their top eight place and complete one of the most unlikely comebacks in WBBL history. And Newcastle’s playcaller is targeting three wins from the next four fixtures to get…
Double doubles for Rahmon Fletcher and Evan Maxwell paced a third win on the bounce for the men in black as Newcastle Eagles stayed second in the BBL Championship. But a 20-point victory against basement side Glasgow Rocks didn’t tell the true story as the combative visitors pushed Ian MacLeod’s men all the way in…
Chris Bunten must go back to the drawing board after a second successive defeat stopped Newcastle Eagles’ brave play off push in its tracks. Title-challenging Leicester Riders exposed a roster lacking strength in depth to complete a comfortable third win on the bounce against Newcastle. But Bunten will refuse to hit the panic button on…
