Newcastle Eagles will be looking to bounce back to winning ways on Sunday in Sheffield after suffering a SLB Championship loss at home on Friday night against Manchester Basketball by 81-76. Their first home loss in the Vertu Arena this season. The Eagles went toe-to-to with Manchester throughout a pulsating 40 minutes but down the…
Head Coach Chloe Gaynor and her Newcastle Eagles face a tough test on Sunday afternoon as they take their 100% Women’s Super League Basketball (SLB) record to Scotland and East Kilbride to face the also unbeaten Caledonia Gladiators. The Gladiators having won both of the opening games as well. Newcastle were expected to beat both…
“Beware the wounded animal.” Wise words some might say but words that certainly rang true in the Vertu Arena on Friday night. Manchester came north on the back of three consecutive SLB losses and having parted company with Head Coach Matt Otten on Thursday. The Eagles came into the game with a fortnight’s rest since…
Newcastle Eagles return to Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship action this Friday night in the Vertu Arena against Manchester Basketball. It’s been two weeks since the Eagles produced an excellent 91 – 67 win over Caledonia Gladiators at home to move to a two wins one loss record. Having to wait a fortnight to follow-up…
Newcastle Eagles Women turned in a great first half performance in the Vertu Arena on Sunday to pave the way to take their second win of the 2026/27 season. A 25-point lead by the half-time buzzer enabling Chloe Gaynor’s side to go 2 – 0 in the early going of the Super League Basketball (SLB)…
Newcastle Eagles go into Sunday’s home opener in the Women’s Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship against Nottingham Wildcats at the Vertu Arena in great heart. That is because they opened their SLB Championship season last weekend with a solid 91 – 70 win on the road at Leicester Riders. Head coach Chloe Gaynor said: “Everyone…
Newcastle Eagles are delighted to announce the extension of support from Lumo, who become the women’s team’s main sponsor for the 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) season. The all-electric rail operator has moved from the back of the women’s jerseys and shooting shirts to the front of the team’s new hummel kit as the Eagles…
Head Coach Chloe Gaynor’s Newcastle Eagles got their Super League Basketball Championship campaign off to a winning start with a great road victory at Leicester Riders on Sunday night. The 91 – 70 margin of victory in truth could have been wider but in the end was a good opening win. One suspects that had…
Newcastle Eagles picked up where they had left off last weekend with another excellent powerhouse display at home in the Vertu Arena. For the second week running they scored over 90 points whilst restricting their visitors to under 70. Early days of course in the campaign but early signs that the 2026/27 Newcastle Eagles may…
The partnership between Newcastle Eagles and Vertu will continue into the 2026/27 season and beyond thanks to a new multi-year agreement between Britain’s most successful basketball team and the UK’s fourth-largest automotive retailer group. The extension means the partnership, which dates back to 2014 as one of the most long-standing relationships in British basketball, will…
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…
Newcastle Eagles will be looking to bounce back to winning ways on Sunday in Sheffield after suffering a SLB Championship loss at home on Friday night against Manchester Basketball by 81-76. Their first home loss in the Vertu Arena this season. The Eagles went toe-to-to with Manchester throughout a pulsating 40 minutes but down the…
“Beware the wounded animal.” Wise words some might say but words that certainly rang true in the Vertu Arena on Friday night. Manchester came north on the back of three consecutive SLB losses and having parted company with Head Coach Matt Otten on Thursday. The Eagles came into the game with a fortnight’s rest since…
Newcastle Eagles return to Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship action this Friday night in the Vertu Arena against Manchester Basketball. It’s been two weeks since the Eagles produced an excellent 91 – 67 win over Caledonia Gladiators at home to move to a two wins one loss record. Having to wait a fortnight to follow-up…
Newcastle Eagles picked up where they had left off last weekend with another excellent powerhouse display at home in the Vertu Arena. For the second week running they scored over 90 points whilst restricting their visitors to under 70. Early days of course in the campaign but early signs that the 2026/27 Newcastle Eagles may…
Newcastle Eagles Men’s team go into Friday night’s home Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship game against fierce rivals Caledonia Gladiators in good heart. That is because of their superb 94 – 68 win in the Vertu Arena against Bristol Flyers a week ago. That was a performance and occasion that really pleased head coach Marc…
Newcastle Eagles produced a spectacular opening home night performance in the Vertu Arena on Friday night to take their first Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship win of the 2026/27 season. The Eagles came out flying and were relentless throughout the 40 minutes as they blew Bristol Flyers away 94 – 68. It was in particular…
Newcastle Eagles picked up their first Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship win of the 2026/27 season with an excellent opening home game performance against a much-vaunted Bristol Flyers side on Friday night. It was an exciting front-foot display that had the packed Vertu Arena crowd on their feet. The fans responded with their loud and…
Newcastle Eagles men’s side tip-off their Super League Basketball (SLB) home season on Friday night in the Vertu Arena at 7:30pm with a tough match-up against a strong Bristol Flyers outfit. The Eagles looking to bounce back after Sunday’s close 84 – 76 loss at London Lions. Despite the defeat to the all-conquering Lions in…
The 2026/27 Newcastle Eagles after a solid pre-season unbeaten warm-up programme faced the reality of the opening SLB Championship on the road in London against last season’s 4-time National trophy winning Lions. After a tough forty minutes of basketball it ended in an away defeat. However, Head Coach Marc Steutel’s new-look roster will take some…
This September, join us for an exciting free 3×3 tournament as a part of Basketball England’s City of Basketball national programme to increase the talent pool of 3×3 players. On the evening of Friday 18 September from 6pm, U12, U25 and senior players of all abilities are invited to compete at the Vertu Arena. TOURNAMENT…
For the 2026/27 season, the Eagles Community Foundation’s junior clubs and Academy have moved from its Nest platform to a new club management system called Spond. Throughout the last season the Foundation has been using the Spond app to manage communications with parents and players, and it will now be the place for annual memberships,…
Eagles Community Foundation is now inviting expressions of interest from parents and guardians who would like to be part of its new Parental Committee. The Foundation is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to supporting its player pathway structure. Initially, the committee will consist of one parent representative from each of the…
Newcastle Eagles Academy has returned to the top tier of performance basketball after its partnership with Newcastle College secured a place in the country’s top five. Following three years competing in the College Basketball League, the Newcastle College Eagles have been recognised by Basketball England as one of the best academy programmes in the country and…
The Newcastle Hoops 4 Health Finals took place on Friday 24 April, delivering an exciting celebration of school sport and highlighting the positive impact of community partnerships and youth engagement initiatives supported by Newcastle Hospitals Charity. Held at the Vertu Arena, the event brought together pupils from four local schools for an unforgettable opportunity to…
Newcastle Eagles and the Eagles Community Foundation have joined together with their counterparts across the North East in joining a global movement for gender equity in sport. Eight of the region’s most influential sporting, political, and educational institutions united on Sunday at Durham Cricket Ground in a historic multi-signing of the International Working Group (IWG)…
The Harry & Janice Banks Foundation has announced a new funding partnership with Eagles Community Foundation to support the delivery of youth basketball programmes designed to engage, inspire, and empower young people across the region. This investment will enable the Foundation to expand access to structured basketball sessions, coaching, and development opportunities for children and…
Ahead of the Newcastle Eagles tip-off on Friday 1 May 2026, representatives from the club’s men’s and women’s teams, fans, staff and volunteers, Academy and all Eagles Community Foundation junior clubs right across the region came together to join and show support for the Become The Bridge campaign. Become The Bridge from the North East…
The partnership between Newcastle Eagles and Vertu will continue into the 2026/27 season and beyond thanks to a new multi-year agreement between Britain’s most successful basketball team and the UK’s fourth-largest automotive retailer group. The extension means the partnership, which dates back to 2014 as one of the most long-standing relationships in British basketball, will…
Head Coach Chloe Gaynor and her Newcastle Eagles face a tough test on Sunday afternoon as they take their 100% Women’s Super League Basketball (SLB) record to Scotland and East Kilbride to face the also unbeaten Caledonia Gladiators. The Gladiators having won both of the opening games as well. Newcastle were expected to beat both…
Newcastle Eagles Women turned in a great first half performance in the Vertu Arena on Sunday to pave the way to take their second win of the 2026/27 season. A 25-point lead by the half-time buzzer enabling Chloe Gaynor’s side to go 2 – 0 in the early going of the Super League Basketball (SLB)…
Newcastle Eagles go into Sunday’s home opener in the Women’s Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship against Nottingham Wildcats at the Vertu Arena in great heart. That is because they opened their SLB Championship season last weekend with a solid 91 – 70 win on the road at Leicester Riders. Head coach Chloe Gaynor said: “Everyone…
Newcastle Eagles are delighted to announce the extension of support from Lumo, who become the women’s team’s main sponsor for the 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) season. The all-electric rail operator has moved from the back of the women’s jerseys and shooting shirts to the front of the team’s new hummel kit as the Eagles…
Head Coach Chloe Gaynor’s Newcastle Eagles got their Super League Basketball Championship campaign off to a winning start with a great road victory at Leicester Riders on Sunday night. The 91 – 70 margin of victory in truth could have been wider but in the end was a good opening win. One suspects that had…
Newcastle Eagles Women get their 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship season underway on Sunday, when head coach Chloe Gaynor’s new-look roster heads to Leicester to take on the Riders at Loughborough College. It’s a tough opener for Gaynor’s side, but with plenty of practice sessions under their belts and two positive pre-season fixtures, albeit…
Following the cancellation of Saturday’s scheduled pre-season fixture against Caledonia Gladiators due to the opposition’s illness and injury worries Newcastle managed to arrange a behind closed doors friendly against last season’s quadruple champions, Sheffield Hatters. With both sides due to start their Super League Basketball (SLB) seasons next weekend this was an opportunity for them…
Newcastle Eagles Women’s side have had their preseason planning disrupted with the unfortunate news that Saturday’s return friendly having to be cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances of injury and sickness in the Caledonia Gladiators team. It was disappointing news for head Coach Chloe Gaynor and her players who start their Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship…
A first competitive outing for Head Coach Chloe Gaynor’s 2026/27 Eagles ended in a loss on the road in East Kilbride against the heavily touted Caledonia Gladiators. The Scottish side a pre-season pundits tip to be challenging for all the major national honours in Super League Basketball (SLB) this season. They looked a very solid…
