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…
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…
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…
Newcastle Eagles made it six wins from their last six fixtures against the Caledonia Gladiators in East Kilbride last night with a superb 90 – 76 road victory. It meant they took their Championship record so far this season to 3 wins and 1 loss as Marc Steutel’s men continue their momentum. Momentum that came…
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…
Newcastle Eagles have moved to bolster their ranks ahead of the busy Christmas period following the recruitment of experienced playmaker Christian James. And with the US star already in the UK, club bosses are waiting to discover whether the 28-year-old is eligible to make his Super League Basketball debut this weekend. James will travel to…
Cole Long is confident his Newcastle Eagles team-mates can bag a fourth straight win of the season against fierce rivals Caledonia Gladiators this afternoon. But the men in black will have to dig deep after the club’s in-form Canadian was allowed to head home for personal reasons following Friday’s narrow victory against Surrey. Long will…
Cole Long clawed victory from the jaws of defeat to seal a sensational come-from-behind win at a rocking Vertu Motors Arena. The Canadian enjoyed a breakout game in Super League Basketball on the back of a volley of thunderous three-pointers. And a slick Surrey outfit — who enjoyed the lions’ share of the lead throughout…