Glasgow Rocks v Esh Group Eagles Newcastle Where and when: Emirates Arena, 5.00pm Wednesday 30 December Summary: The last obstacle between Esh Group Eagles Newcastle and heading into 2016 unbeaten is an in-form Glasgow Rocks. Sterling Davis’ side have begun to really show what they are capable of in recent weeks, after getting players…
Players from Newcastle Eagles made a surprise visit to the Children’s Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. The players came bearing gifts which proved to be very popular with the children on the Ward, spending time at the youngsters bedsides and talking to staff on the Unit. Eagles player Andy Thomson said, “It’s…
The Esh Group Eagles and Eagles Community Foundation in conjunction with their basketball partners Team Northumbria are currently having one of their most successful seasons to date. The Eagles are 14-0 in The BBL and lead the table and have also qualified for The BBL Cup Final to be played against Leicester Riders on Sunday…
All Star Five – Week 12 This week our line-up contains a trio of British players, as well as our season leader setting a new high tide mark. Rahmon Fletcher (Esh Group Eagles Newcastle) After becoming the first player to grab a starting slot for the fourth time this season, Fletcher has now went one…
BBL Cup Semi-Final First Leg Cheshire Phoenix 85 (32,48,66) (Ellis 19, Dirkin 15, Williams 14) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 113 (29,58,83) (Fletcher 28, Smith 19, Chapman 17) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle have taken a big step towards reaching next month’s BBL Cup Final after beating Cheshire Phoenix 113-85 in the first leg of their Semi-Final…
BBL Championship Leeds Force 73 (17, 38, 54) (Marsden 14, Bullard 13, Harris 10) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 85 (21, 47, 66) (Fletcher 20, Martin 14, Smith 14) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle stood up to a stiff test from Leeds Force to prevail 85-73 at Carnegie Sports Centre on Friday and complete the perfect preparation…
Fiona O’Dwyer has ensured a Team Northumbria awards double after being handed the Molten WBBL Player of the Month accolade. Her receipt of the illustrious award comes 24 hours after Team Northumbria play-caller Chris Bunten was crowned Molten WBBL Coach of the Month. O’Dwyer has provided the main thrust for a talented and stacked Team…
BBL Championship Glasgow Rocks 72 (20,36,53) (Ware 14, Bunyan 11, Mazic/Grabau/Gillis 10) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 80 (20,47,61) (Fletcher 19, Martin 15, A Thomson/Chapman 11) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle overcame a stern test to maintain their unbeaten start as they defeated Glasgow Rocks 80-72 at the Emirates Arena. Rahmon Fletcher top scored with 19 points…
At last night’s glittering award ceremony for BBC North East Sport at Sunderland Tennis Club there was yet another honour bestowed on Esh Group Eagles Newcastle. The record-breaking franchise was deservedly awarded The Team of the Year award for the fantastic 2015 they’ve had so far. A year that started with the end of the…
