After a superb 105-53 road victory down in Cardiff against the Met Archers last Saturday there was more good news from the Newcastle Eagles Women’s side with the announcement of an exciting stellar signing to bolster the roster. Virtually all-season Head Coach Chloe Gaynor’s side has had to contend with unavailability of players through a…
Newcastle Eagles go into their home Super League Basketball Women’s Championship game at the Vertu Arena against a very tough B. Braun Sheffield Hatters side buoyed by last week’s 105-53 win on the road at Cardiff. Head Coach Chloe Gaynor referred to that game and her thoughts following it as her side prepare to return…
Since February 2020, the Great Britain Men’s team has enjoyed some of their best moments at Newcastle’s Vertu Arena. In eight international games played in front of one of the most passionate basketball cities in the country, GB have beaten established nations such as Greece, Czechia and the current FIBA EuroBasket champions Germany at the…
A dramatic game of basketball down at the Mattioli Arena Leicester on Sunday went in the end to the hometown Riders who came from a double-digit deficit in the first half to turn the game around in the second. For the Newcastle Eagles and Head Coach Marc Steutel they would have travelled home wondering exactly…
Newcastle Eagles got back to winning ways down in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon. Their excellent 105-53 road victory taking their Championship record up to six wins and three losses and keeping them in touch with the top four of the division. It was another win achieved whilst being short-handed. Whilst their injury situation is still…
Newcastle Eagles astonishing 128-68 win in the ENBL game against BK Olomoucko on Friday night was not enough to help them qualify for the end of season play-offs in that competition, but it was a morale-boosting win to take to Leicester on Sunday afternoon. Ray’Sean Taylor led the way for Newcastle with 38-points, and the…
It was a record-breaking night for the Newcastle Eagles as they brought the curtain down on their 2025/26 European North Basketball League campaign. In a spectacular shooting performance, they completely outplayed and outshot their Czech Republic opposition. BK Olomoucko simply had no answer to the Eagles superior power and all-round play as the basketball continued…
Newcastle Eagles flew down to Wales on Friday in readiness to return to SLB Championship action against Cardiff Met Archers on Saturday afternoon. It’s been a torrid couple of weeks for Head Coach Chloe Gaynor and her injury-ravaged squad. Such was the extent of the injury crisis that the SLB and Manchester Basketball agreed to…
Newcastle Eagles go into Friday night’s home European North Basketball League (ENBL) match-up against BK Olomoucko of Czechia looking to bounce back from the disappointment of last Sunday’s Super League Basketball (SLB) Trophy Final loss against London Lions. The Eagles still have a mathematical chance of qualifying for the round of 16 play-off stages, but…
Since February 2020, the Great Britain Men’s team has enjoyed some of their best moments at Newcastle’s Vertu Arena. In eight international games played in front of one of the most passionate basketball cities in the country, GB have beaten established nations such as Greece, Czechia and the current FIBA EuroBasket champions Germany at the…
Tickets are on sale for the Great Britain Men’s team’s FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifier against Italy in Newcastle at the Vertu Arena next month. The game, which will take place on 27 February (7.30pm), is GB’s third in the competition’s First Round Group D after November’s narrow loss to Lithuania in London and…
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…
A dramatic game of basketball down at the Mattioli Arena Leicester on Sunday went in the end to the hometown Riders who came from a double-digit deficit in the first half to turn the game around in the second. For the Newcastle Eagles and Head Coach Marc Steutel they would have travelled home wondering exactly…
Newcastle Eagles astonishing 128-68 win in the ENBL game against BK Olomoucko on Friday night was not enough to help them qualify for the end of season play-offs in that competition, but it was a morale-boosting win to take to Leicester on Sunday afternoon. Ray’Sean Taylor led the way for Newcastle with 38-points, and the…
It was a record-breaking night for the Newcastle Eagles as they brought the curtain down on their 2025/26 European North Basketball League campaign. In a spectacular shooting performance, they completely outplayed and outshot their Czech Republic opposition. BK Olomoucko simply had no answer to the Eagles superior power and all-round play as the basketball continued…
Newcastle Eagles go into Friday night’s home European North Basketball League (ENBL) match-up against BK Olomoucko of Czechia looking to bounce back from the disappointment of last Sunday’s Super League Basketball (SLB) Trophy Final loss against London Lions. The Eagles still have a mathematical chance of qualifying for the round of 16 play-off stages, but…
Newcastle Eagles narrowly failed to add to their twenty-eight domestic national basketball titles down in Birmingham on Sunday against London Lions in the SLB Trophy Final. Despite a superb fightback in the second half Lions just edged home by 74-68. Head Coach Marc Steutel was naturally disappointed at the final buzzer as gathered his thoughts…
It was the Newcastle Eagles 33rd National Final in the last 30 years of their storied franchise’s history. They took a massive loyal following of over 300 fans to Birmingham to see if they could defend the Trophy they won last year in the same venue against Bristol. But in the end what many thought…
For Newcastle Eagles the SLB Trophy Final on Sunday afternoon makes it thirty-three finals in 30 years, and they are looking for their 29th National title as they go against a tough London Lions outfit. It is a remarkable achievement and legacy for the UK’s most storied top level basketball franchise. Last year’s win in…
Newcastle Eagles finally ended their losing streak of seven consecutive defeats with a win in the European North Basketball League on Tuesday night. In doing so and in defeating KK Dubrava they kept alive their slim hopes of getting to the next stage. The Eagles will have to beat BK Olomoucko of Czech Republic on…
With the SLB Trophy Final against London Lions at Birmingham looming large on the horizon next Sunday, you could almost forgive Newcastle Eagles for thinking they do not need the distraction of a midweek European game. The Eagles are at home to KK Dubrava of Croatia on Tuesday night in the Vertu Arena in a…
North East sports clubs and foundations, together with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and the North East Housing Partnership, are coming together to make sure that no child is left on the sidelines with the launch of a new campaign to raise funds to provide sporting opportunities for children across the region. The Together Through…
Eagles Community Foundation have been awarded the English Basketball Fellowship Trophy for 2025. The honour was presented on court just moments before Newcastle Eagles tipped-off in their Super League Basketball home game at the Vertu Arena last Friday, November 14. The English Basketball Fellowship, founded in 1980 by members of the English Basketball Association, consists…
A pioneering data connectivity firm is strengthening its links with the North East community after pledging a four-figure sum to two life-changing regional charities. Tyneside-based Fuse Media is seeking to switch up its fundraising plans after raising £500 apiece for the Eagles Community Foundation and the Great North Children’s Hospital. And after bagging a podium…
Our 2025 Summer Camps at the Vertu Arena are available to book on the Nest now for ages Under-6 all the way through to Under-18 from 9am to 3pm daily. Whether it’s advancing your game with skills camps led by our performance coaches or just having fun and staying active during the holidays, we’ve got…
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’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…
After a superb 105-53 road victory down in Cardiff against the Met Archers last Saturday there was more good news from the Newcastle Eagles Women’s side with the announcement of an exciting stellar signing to bolster the roster. Virtually all-season Head Coach Chloe Gaynor’s side has had to contend with unavailability of players through a…
Newcastle Eagles go into their home Super League Basketball Women’s Championship game at the Vertu Arena against a very tough B. Braun Sheffield Hatters side buoyed by last week’s 105-53 win on the road at Cardiff. Head Coach Chloe Gaynor referred to that game and her thoughts following it as her side prepare to return…
Newcastle Eagles got back to winning ways down in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon. Their excellent 105-53 road victory taking their Championship record up to six wins and three losses and keeping them in touch with the top four of the division. It was another win achieved whilst being short-handed. Whilst their injury situation is still…
Newcastle Eagles flew down to Wales on Friday in readiness to return to SLB Championship action against Cardiff Met Archers on Saturday afternoon. It’s been a torrid couple of weeks for Head Coach Chloe Gaynor and her injury-ravaged squad. Such was the extent of the injury crisis that the SLB and Manchester Basketball agreed to…
Super League Basketball (SLB) have today confirmed two fixtures changes for the Newcastle Eagles women’s team in March and April. Last month, an injury stricken Eagles roster forced the postponement their tip-off against Manchester Basketball and both clubs have been working together with the SLB to reschedule the game. Manchester Basketball still have the potential…
Newcastle Eagles Women have postponed their tip-off against Manchester Basketball that was scheduled to take place on Saturday 24 January. A growing list of players are out of action due to illness and injury following reviews by club staff today, January 23, meaning Chloe Gaynor’s side have been forced to reschedule the fixture. Full injury…
It was a tough night for the Newcastle Eagles on Saturday in the Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield. They had travelled on the back of three straight losses to play a Hatters opponent that actually had the same 5 wins 2 losses Championship record. There was hope that with Jada Dapaa having another week of practice…
Newcastle Eagles are looking to bounce back to winning ways in the SLBW Championship at Sheffield on Saturday night. The face a Hatters side who have an identical 5 wins 2 defeats record as the Eagles in a crucial encounter. Head Coach Chloe Gaynor’s side made a sensational start to league play this season with…
Newcastle Eagles went out of the Women’s Super League Basketball Cup at the quarter-final stage down at the Oaklands College St. Albans on Saturday night. Their 79-56 defeat meaning that the Oakland Wolves completed a quick-fire double over the Eagles. The two sides produced a great game and close fought contest the week previous week…
