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Men
April 27, 2021
Our 2020-21 BBL and WBBL Team Photo

One for the history books as both teams have qualified for the Play-Offs together as Eagles for the first time. Back row – left to right: Tom Lishman (WBBL sport psychologist), Luke Orwin (WBBL assistant coach), Eric Wilson (BBL team manager), Janee Bates, Rex Pflueger, Mollie Arnold, Louis Sayers, Abby Lowe, Justin Gordon, Yemisi Mefful,…

Arena
April 20, 2021
Arena Set To Start May Madness

The Vertu Motors Arena is set to tip-off the 2021 British Basketball Play-Offs as part of an exciting new look to the final competition of the BBL and WBBL seasons. May Madness is ready to take over the best British basketball teams with all eyes on the prize of reaching the showpiece finale of the Play-Offs….

Women
April 19, 2021
Report: Eagles WBBL 66-61 Durham Palatinates

After a regular season full of adversity, the season looks like it will end for Newcastle Eagles in the play-offs after a fine Derby Day win over Durham Palatinates. That was Head Coach Chris Bunten’s goal after a campaign that has been hit with injuries and departures throughout. Even yesterday’s 5-point win over a gritty…

Men
April 17, 2021
Report: Eagles 90-80 Leicester Riders

There are sporting rivalries. And then there’s this sporting rivalry. Newcastle Eagles and Leicester Riders is a once in a generation head-to-head founded on a mix of respect, enmity and a will to win. No other franchise has come close to breaking the two clubs’ near monopoly on the British game during the last 10…

Women
April 14, 2021
Gorrell Gets In All-Star Five

Bouncing-back from defeat in Durham last Saturday, our WBBL team fought to a crucial win over Oaklands just 24-hours later and one player’s huge performance in that game has landed her a starting place in this week’s All-Star Five. Alison Gorrell led her team to a 91-89 win over the Oaklands Wolves and makes her fourth appearance…

Arena
April 13, 2021
Ball Out 3×3 Tour Coming To Newcastle

The new-look Ball Out 3×3 is coming to the Vertu Motors Arena this summer in partnership with Basketball England as an exciting expansion of its iconic tour. This tour will feature eight qualifying events across the country during summer, culminating in two days of finals in London. The Newcastle date is set for Saturday 31 July with…

Foundation
April 13, 2021
New Club Kits and Teamwear On Sale Now

We are pleased to launch an exciting league-wide range of new kits with ground-breaking lightweight reversible jerseys paired with matching shorts, shooting shirts and off-court teamwear in partnership with a new Tyneside-based kit supplier Core 37. For both Central Venue League games and team training, the reversible jerseys will remove the need for ‘bibs’ in games making match-ups…

Women
April 12, 2021
Report: Eagles WBBL 91-89 Oaklands Wolves

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…

Men
April 10, 2021
Report: Eagles 91-95 Manchester Giants

Unpredictability is what drives the glorious spectacle that is professional sport. The fact that a rank outsider could defy the odds and win today’s Grand National persuades millions of punters to take a chance. And the possibility of an unheralded pro emerging from the pack to take the green jacket at this weekend’s US Masters will…