It has been a very fragmented start to the 2022/23 season for the Newcastle Eagles Ladies team. Injuries and unavailability of players meant Noelia Cacheiro’s team has only played three WBBL fixtures so far this campaign. Indeed, they even had to forfeit a BBL Cup game against Essex Rebels as they could not field a…
On paper it’s hard to make out a case for the Newcastle Eagles tonight as they go into the BBL Championship game against unbeaten Bristol Flyers at The Vertu Motors Arena, writes Jeff King. The Flyers have played four, won four including victories over Manchester Giants and Leicester Riders. Newcastle meanwhile have played four and…
Newcastle Eagles go into tonight’s game at Sheffield Sharks still looking for their first league win of the season The Eagles did pick up a terrific 77-75 win on the road at Plymouth last Sunday but that was in the BBL Cup. So, they’ll be keen to get that first victory in the Championship under…
The winless Newcastle Eagles take a break from BBL Championship duties this afternoon and turn their attention to picking up a first win of the season in the BBL Cup. They have made the long journey to the South-West to take on Plymouth City Patriots this afternoon. Coach Marc Steutel will be desperate to get…
Newcastle Eagles go into tonight’s tough home game with BBL Championship favourites London Lions looking for their first win of the 2022-23 season. The Eagles lost both games last weekend although in truth they could have come out with two wins. Last Friday night in a sold-out Vertu Motors Arena they led after three quarters…
Newcastle Eagles head off on their first road trip of the 2022-23 BBL season this afternoon. Destination is Cheshire with a Championship clash against the hometown Phoenix in the offering. It’s another tough assignment for Head Coach Marc Steutel’s side who tipped off their official season with a 64 – 84 loss on Friday night…
Courtney Clasen faces an extended spell on the sidelines after Newcastle Eagles confirmed the forward won’t be rushed back from injury. But club bosses continue to work around the clock in order to bolster a roster looking to bounce back from last weekend’s tough loss at Caledonia Gladiators. Noelia Cacheiro’s side entertain Nottingham Wildcats at…
Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel is excited to get the new BBL season underway on a sold-out Friday night against Manchester Giants. This summer has brought about a host of changes on Tyneside for the Eagles, which included the departure of longstanding guard Rahmon Fletcher. Friday night will see Fletcher return to Newcastle as…
Newcastle Eagles take a trip into the unknown tonight as they tackle Scotland’s rebooted franchise in a hotly anticipated WBBL season-opener. The newly-branded Caledonia Gladiators feature North East hoops legend and Great Britain star Chantelle Handy in a star-studded roster. And Newcastle’s Chloe Gaynor — who is back from injury and on limited minutes —…
