Diana Voynova was devasted to learn of Northumbria University’s shock decision to ditch top flight women’s basketball this summer. And the Bulgarian international revealed she pleaded with Newcastle Eagles bosses to save the club she loves as Team Northumbria’s future hung in the balance. Voynova studied at the university, played for TN and worked for…
As a thank you for all the support our BBL fans have given to our WBBL team since their first home game earlier this month, we are pleased to be give all BBL season ticket holders FREE ENTRY into all the women’s remaining games at Sport Central. This Saturday our WBBL team are back in…
Rachael Bland is relishing the chance to go head to head with friend and one-time team-mate Diana Voynova when Newcastle Eagles WBBL hit the cup trail later this month. But the experienced guard insisted Chris Bunten’s side need to do a better job shutting down the BA London Lions forward than they managed against another…
After week 3 of the BBL and week 2 of the WBBL the leagues have made their picks of players and three of our Eagles have made the cut in the teams of the week. Making a fantastic first impression in game number one as an Eagle, our latest signing Jeremy Smith has been given…
A bruising battle between two of the WBBL’s northern heavyweights became a stifling war of attrition as Sheffield Hatters squeaked a 78-73 win against Newcastle Eagles. Great Britain international Steph Gandy led the hosts with 21 points while Kara Bonenberger bagged a colossal double double of 18 points and 16 rebounds. But it was Ali…
Steph Gandy considered calling time on her stellar career this summer – before Newcastle Eagles stepped in to reignite the Great Britain forward’s passion for top flight hoops. In the WBBL’s game of the weekend, the 36-year-old faces former club Sheffield Hatters after seven seasons with the Steel City side. And Gandy admitted her move…
Newcastle Eagles WBBL tipped off their season in style with an 86-74 win against Caledonia Pride in Edinburgh. Buoyed by the arrival of veteran Great Britain international Steph Gandy in the off-season, Chris Bunten’s side dominated the opening two quarters and found themselves with a 15-point lead heading into half time. But the second half…
Newcastle Eagles WBBL have bolstered their 2018/19 roster following the addition of Panagiota Themistokleous and Gerda Morkunaite. The pair come into contention for Sunday’s league opener at Caledonia Pride. And Eagles head coach Chris Bunten is delighted with the balance of his multi-national side. “Panagiota and Gerda are a great fit for Newcastle and I…
Newcastle Eagles WBBL have bagged one of the biggest names in British basketball after adding veteran international Steph Gandy to their ranks. The 36-year-old enjoyed two stellar spells with Sheffield Hatters and moves to the North East following seven straight seasons with the South Yorkshire club. But Eagles playcaller Chris Bunten has offered Gandy a…
