Rachael Bland ramped up the rivalry ahead of tonight’s big WBBL Cup semi-final when she insisted Newcastle Eagles have unfinished business with Leicester Riders. The winners of a mouthwatering one-off tie at the Vertu Motors Arena will take on London Lions in next month’s showpiece final — televised live on Sky Sports. And Bland admitted…
Rahmon Fletcher ripped up the form book and rolled back the years as Newcastle Eagles finally kickstarted their season with a 12-point demolition of London Lions. The unstoppable guard added 17 assists and four steals to his game-high 25 points on a night to remember for the Kansas City native. And the savaged Lions limped…
Newcastle Eagles return to the court tonight at the Vertu Motors Arena to take on the might of London Lions in a BBL Championship clash. The Lions are currently the favourites to win just about everything domestically this season with a powerful roster. They have only lost one game to a BBL side this season. In…
On Thursday 25 November 2021 we were proud to host Great Britain vs Greece in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. GB won the thriller of a game 78-69 in front of a sold-out Vertu Motors Arena. Take a look at some of the photos captured from this momentous night of international basketball at the…
Newcastle Eagles WBBL are one game away from a cup final appearance that could help to transform women’s basketball in the North East. Owner Paul Blake outlined his long-term vision for the sport ahead of Saturday’s semi-final at the Vertu Motors Arena. When Grace Rae and Sophie Hawkins combined for 34 points at women’s basketball…
Newcastle Eagles Under 14 girls accelerated towards another big win despite a nightmare trip to South Yorkshire. Tip-off was delayed against the homecourt Sheffield Hatters after the visitors got stuck in traffic. But once the game got underway Newcastle moved through the gears to grab a convincing 73-55 win. Grace Rae (19) and Sophie Hawkins…
After a nineteen day break the Newcastle Eagles returned to the court on Friday night at the Vertu Motors Arena. Their opponents were Sheffield Sharks in a BBL Championship clash in front of the Sky Sports cameras. The Eagles had won their previous two championship games and were looking to make it three-in-a-row. The Sharks…
London Lions gave Newcastle Eagles a lesson in total team basketball as the title favourites cruised to a sixth straight league win. One of the most talented rosters in WBBL history headed to the North East without Holly Winterburn, Leah McDerment and Valentina Klocker. But it mattered little as a team tipped to win this…
Newcastle Eagles tackle powerhouse WBBL franchise London tonight bidding to become the first British team to inflict defeat on the Lions this season. The two fierce rivals lock horns for the first time since May’s WBBL Playoff final when Mark Clark’s side prevented a fairytale finish to Newcastle’s campaign. And buoyant London bring a 5-0…
