Battling Newcastle Eagles lost a first game in four on a night of high drama inside a vocal Vertu Motors Arena. In front of former coach and British basketball legend Fabulous Flournoy — fresh from his latest NBA campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers — the hosts finished the game with just four players. But that…
Newcastle Eagles Head Coach Chloe Gaynor takes her side into the last week of the regular season with two bites at the cherry of the reward of finishing 3rd in The Super League Basketball standings, a position they currently occupy. They face Manchester Basketball in a huge game at the Vertu Motors Arena tonight in front of…
Marc Steutel wants more from his men of the moment as Trey Pulliam and Christian James continue to perfect what could be the ultimate postseason partnership. Newcastle Eagles’ mid-term signings are making April fools out of their nonplussed rivals with both guards enjoying a rich vein of form heading into the playoffs And as the…
It’s been a truly blessed Easter for Marc Steutel and his Newcastle Eagles players as they defied a brutal schedule to claim their 3rd win in a row over the long 5 day holiday weekend. And they did it in some style as well shooting down a Flyers side that themselves have played 3 games in…
After a slow start that saw Newcastle down by double-digits and losing the first quarter the Eagles bounced back in the remaining three quarters to take in the end a comfortable win on the road in Nottingham. It was a win that lifted them back into third place in the standings and confirmed that they…
Marc Steutel insists a reset and refocused Newcastle remain bang on course to bring their best basketball to the postseason table. Back-to-back wins prove the Eagles still mean business heading into the final weekend of regular season hoops. And a third victory on the bounce against Bristol Flyers this afternoon would reinforce the view that…
Marc Steutel insists a reset and refocused Newcastle remain bang on course to bring their best basketball to the postseason table. Back-to-back wins prove the Eagles still mean business heading into the final weekend of regular season hoops. And a third victory on the bounce against Bristol Flyers this afternoon would reinforce the view that…
Classy Christian James closed out a huge victory on the road for Newcastle Eagles after the all-action American blazed a trail from the bench at Surrey. Marc Steutel introduced his mid-season signing five minutes into another must-win game for the men in black. And what followed was a masterclass in composure and aggression from a…
Newcastle Eagles are looking to bounce back in Nottingham this afternoon to consolidate their top four Super League Basketball Championship and keep the dream of a home quarter-final playoff game alive. They travel to take on a Wildcats side languishing in 10th place in The SLB Women’s Championship and who with a 3 wins 15…
Newcastle Eagles and Vertu have agreed to continue a decade-long partnership, which has supported community initiatives, introduced thousands of young people to basketball and helped drive the Eagles to become the most successful British basketball team of all time. Over the last 10 years, Vertu has expanded its sponsorship from providing a small number of…
Let the EuroBasket celebrations begin — that’s the message from proud playcaller Marc Steutel as glory-hunting Great Britain wrap up Group F on Tyneside tonight. The hosts face Czechia at the Vertu Motors Arena with their ticket already stamped for August’s championship tournament. And after Friday’s nailbiting win in Holland secured qualification with a game…
One month from today, Great Britain will return to the Vertu Motors Arena to take on Czechia in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers on Monday 24 February at 7:30pm. This will be the eighth time the home of Newcastle Eagles has hosted the national team and follows historic games recent years against basketball powerhouses of…
Long-time supporters of Newcastle Eagles basketball club and the Eagles Community Foundation, Robertson Homes recently donated two days of volunteering to refresh the Vertu Motors Arena ready for the new season. The arena, which is owned and operated by the Foundation, was in need of a lick of paint this summer after recent years of…
Big time international basketball returns to the North East next year after Great Britain confirmed plans to revisit its popular Newcastle base. The Vertu Motors Arena has become a home from home for the senior men’s roster with bumper crowds backing the national team on Tyneside. And with Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles’ playcaller Marc Steutel…
This week at the Vertu Motors Arena we will be taking donations for Feeding Families, the North East-based charity hat offers support, hope and security to those experiencing food poverty. At this difficult time of the year for so many people and in tough economic times across the board, the Eagles family want to ensure that…
From the crew who brought you the sold-out Robot Wars Live Tours, now the robots have gone EXTREME and the Extreme Robots Live Tour coming to the Vertu Motors Arena on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July. The world’s most dangerous combat robots are getting ready to fight all across the country for the richest prize…
Cage Warriors – Europe’s Leading MMA Organisation – will return to Newcastle for the first time in nine years this November. The event – numbered CW 164 – will take place at the Vertu Motors Arena, home to the most successful team in British basketball history – the Newcastle Eagles – on Saturday, November 25th….
The Eagles Community Foundation is proud to announce a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at its Vertu Motors Arena to support the local community and public on Scotswood Road. The Community Public Access Defibrillators (cPAD) has been donated to the community by Red Sky Foundation, who provides life-saving defibrillators for city centres, local…
Battling Newcastle Eagles lost a first game in four on a night of high drama inside a vocal Vertu Motors Arena. In front of former coach and British basketball legend Fabulous Flournoy — fresh from his latest NBA campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers — the hosts finished the game with just four players. But that…
Marc Steutel wants more from his men of the moment as Trey Pulliam and Christian James continue to perfect what could be the ultimate postseason partnership. Newcastle Eagles’ mid-term signings are making April fools out of their nonplussed rivals with both guards enjoying a rich vein of form heading into the playoffs And as the…
It’s been a truly blessed Easter for Marc Steutel and his Newcastle Eagles players as they defied a brutal schedule to claim their 3rd win in a row over the long 5 day holiday weekend. And they did it in some style as well shooting down a Flyers side that themselves have played 3 games in…
Marc Steutel insists a reset and refocused Newcastle remain bang on course to bring their best basketball to the postseason table. Back-to-back wins prove the Eagles still mean business heading into the final weekend of regular season hoops. And a third victory on the bounce against Bristol Flyers this afternoon would reinforce the view that…
Marc Steutel insists a reset and refocused Newcastle remain bang on course to bring their best basketball to the postseason table. Back-to-back wins prove the Eagles still mean business heading into the final weekend of regular season hoops. And a third victory on the bounce against Bristol Flyers this afternoon would reinforce the view that…
Classy Christian James closed out a huge victory on the road for Newcastle Eagles after the all-action American blazed a trail from the bench at Surrey. Marc Steutel introduced his mid-season signing five minutes into another must-win game for the men in black. And what followed was a masterclass in composure and aggression from a…
Newcastle Eagles face Surrey 89ers tonight on a mission to square this season’s league series and keep alive hopes of a top four finish. Head coach Marc Steutel celebrated his 100th top-flight game in charge of the men in black on Friday by steering his side to a much-needed 89-80 win against Manchester. That victory moved…
Marc Steutel celebrated a century of Championship games at the Newcastle helm with the statement win that put the Eagles back at the heart of the postseason conversation. The hosts exacted revenge for a 31-point defeat at the hands of Manchester Basketball earlier this month thanks to a thrilling fourth quarter. And the ruthless manner…
Drew Lasker is tipping Newcastle for one final tilt at a title this season despite a desperate run of domestic results that leaves the men in black bottom of the Super League Basketball (SLB) form table. And the former Eagles favourite has singled out Trey Pulliam as the potential ace in Marc Steutel’s playoff pack…
Newcastle Eagles and Vertu have agreed to continue a decade-long partnership, which has supported community initiatives, introduced thousands of young people to basketball and helped drive the Eagles to become the most successful British basketball team of all time. Over the last 10 years, Vertu has expanded its sponsorship from providing a small number of…
The Eagles Community Foundation is looking to recruit a Full Time Operational Supervisor to undertake general operational duties that facilitate the effective operation of the Vertu Motors Arena TO APPLY: If you would like to apply for this position, please email complete the Eagles Community Foundation’s standard job application form and email it along with…
The Eagles Community Foundation’s junior clubs will tip-off in a new range of playing and training kit from hummel. This exciting deal sees hummel’s iconic chevrons adorn reversible jerseys, shorts and brand new off-court and training apparel for the foundation’s junior clubs across the North East. Bespoke designs for all 13 of the foundation’s clubs,…
Over the past two years, the Eagles Community Foundation has actively worked towards greater inclusion in keeping with its mission to make basketball accessible to everyone, regardless of background or ability. The foundation’s ‘Inclusive Basketball’ sessions for adults with learning disabilities and autism, run in partnership with LD: North East, have been such a huge…
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…
Our Eagles Community Foundation Summer Camps are on now until Friday 16th August. Catering for all age groups and abilities there’s a range of camp days available from fun and player development. Camps take place 9am until 3pm at the Vertu Motors Arena and are all £25 per day on the following weeks commencing: Monday…
Two of the club and foundation’s longest-serving volunteers have received special recognition for their contribution to sport in our region. Eric Wilson and Linda Williamson have been honoured in the 2024 Sport Newcastle Unsung Hero Awards. These prestigious awards are presented to recognise the true unsung heroes of North East sport who dedicate hours of…
The 2024 WilliamsAli 3×3 Basketball Challenge is just around the corner and the Newcastle business community is shooting for the stars with its Eagles Community Foundation fundraising target at the second annual event next Friday, 7th June. Even more companies jumped at the chance and signed-up to take to the court this year, with a…
The Eagles Community Foundation (ECF) is delighted to announce the expansion of the girls programme with the introduction of an under-18’s side for the 2024-25 season. “We are dedicated to increasing our provision for girls and women’s basketball within our programme, I am happy with our trajectory, but there is more to do”, said Ian…
Newcastle Eagles Head Coach Chloe Gaynor takes her side into the last week of the regular season with two bites at the cherry of the reward of finishing 3rd in The Super League Basketball standings, a position they currently occupy. They face Manchester Basketball in a huge game at the Vertu Motors Arena tonight in front of…
After a slow start that saw Newcastle down by double-digits and losing the first quarter the Eagles bounced back in the remaining three quarters to take in the end a comfortable win on the road in Nottingham. It was a win that lifted them back into third place in the standings and confirmed that they…
Newcastle Eagles are looking to bounce back in Nottingham this afternoon to consolidate their top four Super League Basketball Championship and keep the dream of a home quarter-final playoff game alive. They travel to take on a Wildcats side languishing in 10th place in The SLB Women’s Championship and who with a 3 wins 15…
A record-breaking afternoon and a game for the ages in the SLB Women’s Championship. No-one that was there is going to forget this contest in a hurry that’s for sure. Sheffield and Newcastle served up what, at least offensively, must have been one of the best games in top-flight women’s basketball. The aggregate points tally…
Head Coach Chloe Gaynor knows her players face a tough test in Sheffield this afternoon against one of only two team above them in the standings. The Hatters actually being the only side Newcastle haven’t beaten this season. But they go into the game full of confidence. Confidence born of a superb display last week…
The Eagles loyal fan base and everyone connected with the Club witnessed one of the greatest second half performances from a Newcastle team in their storied franchise on Saturday night. In the Vertu Motors Arena Newcastle’s women produced a devasting effort to blow Cardiff away. In truth the demolition of a game and competent Met…
The Newcastle Eagles go into tonight’s crucial Super Leage Basketball Championship game against Cardiff Met Archers at the Vertu Motors Arena boosted by an excellent road victory at Essex Rebels by 72 – 67. A win that star USA guard Jada Guinn admitted was important to register. “It was a key win coming off the…
Newcastle Eagles and Vertu have agreed to continue a decade-long partnership, which has supported community initiatives, introduced thousands of young people to basketball and helped drive the Eagles to become the most successful British basketball team of all time. Over the last 10 years, Vertu has expanded its sponsorship from providing a small number of…
magnificent second half performance and in particular third quarter effort saw Newcastle Eagles bounce back to winning ways in Colchester at the University of Essex Sports Arena on Saturday night. After losing to league leaders Oaklands Wolves seven days ago this was the perfect response. The Eagles though had to do this the hard way….
