Holmes to Lead Hawks Women The West Yorkshire Hawks are proud to announce the appointment of Marc Holmes as the new Head Coach of the Hawks Women’s NBL team ahead of the 2026/27 season. Holmes steps into the lead role after spending last season as an assistant coach with
Junior Lead Coach Needed The West Yorkshire Hawks are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and community-driven Junior Basketball Lead Coach to take the lead across our growing junior programme. This is a vital role within the club and will be focused on introducing, developing, and nurturing young players while
U23 Men’s Head Coach Needed The West Yorkshire Hawks are seeking a driven, passionate, and community-minded U23 Men’s Head Coach to lead the next generation of talent within our pathway. Based at the Hawks Nest at the University of Huddersfield, this role is about more than basketball—it’s about developing
Club Welfare Officer (Volunteer) Needed The West Yorkshire Hawks are seeking a committed and trustworthy Club Welfare Officer (CWO) to play a vital role in safeguarding everyone involved in our club. This is a remote, volunteer position at the heart of our organisation—ensuring that all players, particularly young people and
NBL Women’s Head Coach Needed The West Yorkshire Hawks are seeking a driven, passionate, and community-minded NBL Women’s Head Coach to lead our senior women’s programme and continue building a high-performance, values-led environment. Based at the Hawks Nest at the University of Huddersfield, this is a key leadership role
Adrian Willey to Leads Hawks Men Next Season West Yorkshire Hawks are proud to announce the appointment of Adrian Willey as the club’s new Men’s Head Coach, as the Neon and Navy continue to build towards an exciting new chapter on and off the court. Adrian steps into the
Two Years, Lasting Impact: Coach Byrne Leaves Hawks The West Yorkshire Hawks can confirm that Head Coach Danny Byrne has departed from his role leading the club’s Men’s NBL team, bringing to a close an incredible two-year chapter in Hawks history. Danny leaves the Hawks having made a lasting
Playoff Journey Ends for Hawks Men The West Yorkshire Hawks Men’s season came to a close on the road with a tough 79–47 defeat to the unbeaten Gloucester Kings in the opening round of the playoffs. Despite a spirited effort and a strong finish, the Neon and Navy were unable
Hawks Men Head South for Playoff Battle The West Yorkshire Hawks men’s team are gearing up for a huge postseason test this weekend as they travel south to face Gloucester Kings in the quarter-finals of the playoffs. Tip-off is scheduled for 2pm on Sunday at St Peter’s RC High
Hawks Women Finish Debut Season on a High The West Yorkshire Hawks Women closed the curtain on their first ever NBL season in style with a superb 63–56 victory over North Herts Knights, producing arguably their most complete performance of the campaign. It was a fitting way for the Neon
Record Crowd See Hawks Men Clinch Playoff Place The West Yorkshire Hawks Men secured an 86–78 victory over Nottingham Hoods in front of a record Hawks crowd, closing out their regular season home schedule in style and locking in a playoff place for the second year running. With the
Playoff Spot on the Line for Hawks Men The West Yorkshire Hawks Men return to the Hawks Nest this Saturday for the biggest game of their season as they host Nottingham Hoods at the University of Huddersfield. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30pm. With the regular season nearing its conclusion,
Hawks Women Host Knights in Finale The West Yorkshire Hawks Women will bring the curtain down on their historic first NBL season this Saturday as they host North Herts Knights at the Hawks Nest, University of Huddersfield. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00pm. After months of hard work, growth and
Challenge, Progress and Purpose: Olga Torres When Olga first picked up a basketball at seven years old, it was simply because her older brother did. Growing up in a household where sport was part of daily life, she followed him into tennis, football, and basketball. What started as sibling influence
Hawks Men Stay in Playoff Hunt The Neon and Navy took a big step in the race for the postseason with a commanding 88–53 victory over Sheffield College in their penultimate game of the regular season. With a playoff place on the line for the second consecutive year, this was
Growth Continues for Hawks Women The scoreboard may not tell the full story, but Saturday’s clash with the league leaders was another important chapter in the West Yorkshire Hawks Women’s first-ever NBL campaign. Facing what is widely regarded as one of the elite sides in the division, and a
Playoff Push Hits Final Stretch The Neon and Navy hit the road this Saturday for a crucial 5pm tip-off against Sheffield College in what is shaping up to be a defining moment in the race for the playoffs. With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Hawks
Hawks Women Face Title-Chasing Breakers The Neon and Navy return to the Hawks Nest this weekend as our Women’s team prepare for a huge challenge against the Milton Keynes Breakers in the penultimate game of their first ever NBL season. After two weeks without a fixture, the Hawks
Energy, Belief and Equal Opportunity: Charlotte Williams For Charlotte Williams, basketball has always been about more than just playing. It is about opportunity, energy, and creating space for women in the game. Charlotte first picked up a basketball at 14 when a coach visited her school. She loved how fast-paced
Hawks Men Dig Deep in Nottingham The West Yorkshire Hawks men showed championship character on the road this weekend, battling to a huge 89-94 victory over Nottingham Hoods to remain firmly in the hunt for silverware this season. In a game packed with momentum swings, high-octane scoring and late-game
Hawks Men Target Crucial Road Win The West Yorkshire Hawks Men are back on the road this Saturday as they travel to face Nottingham Hoods in a huge late-season clash at Mapperley Sports Village. Tip-off is set for 5:15pm as the Neon and Navy prepare for another defining test in
More Than a Player: Amelia Oates on Leadership and Legacy From being the shortest player on the team to helping build West Yorkshire Hawks Women from the ground up, Amelia Oates’ basketball journey has always been defined by resilience, perspective, and leadership. Amelia started playing at the age of 12,
Fast Start Fuels Hawks Men’s Victory The West Yorkshire Hawks Men delivered a statement performance on Sunday, securing a commanding 58–75 road win over Manchester Titans to keep their push for silverware firmly on track. From the opening tip, The Neon and Navy were locked in. The Hawks
Structure, Shooting Confidence, and Growing with the Hawks: Chris Sibbett When Chris Sibbett first joined the Hawks, he did not see himself as a three-point shooter. Now, at 27 years old and standing 6’4”, the small forward has developed into one of the team’s reliable option from beyond the arc.
Hawks Men Head to Manchester for Must-Win Clash The West Yorkshire Hawks are back on the road this Sunday as they travel to face Manchester Titans, knowing that a return to winning ways is essential to keep their playoff ambitions alive. After a tough defeat to Nottingham Athletic last
