🏉TRY OF THE MONTH – DECEMBER 🏆The votes have been counted across our Facebook and Instagram pages, and although we put SEVERN quality tries in front of you, there was only ONE clear winner. With a whopping 48.3% of the votes, the Try of The Month for December, is Barnaby Rhodes for his scorcher against Caldy!It had it all. Great phase play, several clinical passes, drawing the defenders before Barnaby even got his hands on the ball. When he did though, blink and you’ll miss him (the defenders certainly did!). He jinked left, right, left, right (we think) and then stepped on the gas and left the defenders in his wake!Great work from everyone who was nominated and thanks to you, the fans for backing your favourite Try-light. Keep your eyes peeled for next month’s shortlist and get ready to vote for more Newport magic moments! If you or your business is interested in sponsoring our Try of the Month videos that is returning 20K+ engagement figures and reach, drop us a message to discuss! #NewportRUFC #TryOfTheMonth #UpThePort ... See MoreSee Less
🔥 TEAMS ARE IN 🔥There may not be any league fixtures at The Old Showground on Saturday, but the Flaming Unicorns are in town with both their Men’s and Women’s teams for a charity exhibition double header! The Flaming Unicorns are an offshoot of Tough Enough To Care, who is our chosen charity this season. Together, we all share a common mission – to raise funds and awareness for Tough Enough To Care and combat the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.It’s always a great day when the Flaming Unicorns are in town (and the merch available is MEGA!). With our league games not recommencing until 10th January, get your fix and support a great charity! 📆03/01/2026 🏟️The Old Showground ⏰13:00🧜🏻♀️Sirens XV Vs Flaming Unicorns Women ⏰14:15🐟Men’s Select XV Vs Flaming Unicorns MenGet down, fill the bank, and support this great charity double header!#UpThePort #newportsaloprufc #FlamingUnicornsRugby #TETC #CharityRugby ... See MoreSee Less
🏉🏆 Young Member of the Month Award 🏆🏉With the support of long standing and key sponsor, Shropshire Stainless and Aluminium, we are excited to announce our Young Member of the Month Award for December is Nia Williams!Nia is a trailblazer for girls rugby at Newport (Salop) RUFC with her commitment, passion, and raw talent, all evident to anyone who watches her play or is in the same rugby sphere as her. Recently, she was selected to play for North Midlands RFU which gave her the perfect platform to showcase her talent at higher level. Huge congratulations Nia! Keep being a pioneer of girls rugby at Newport (Salop) RUFC. All at the club are so proud of you!The ‘Young Member of the Month Award’ is awarded to a member of our M&J Section who embodies everything that it is, to be a Newport (Salop) RUFC member. Whether it's outstanding performances on the pitch, fundraising and volunteering off it, positively promoting the club's image at events, and everything in-between. Many of the Senior Men and Women that are at the club today, have come through our M&J Section, and this award is about celebrating the next generation of talent at Newport (Salop) RUFC.We caught up with Shropshire Stainless and Aluminium Managing Director, Gary James, about why this award is so important to him and his team at SSA.“I’m incredibly proud to support the youth development work happening here at Newport (Salop) Rugby Club. At SSA, we believe that investing in young people isn’t just good for the future of the sport, but it strengthens our whole community. Seeing the next generation grow in confidence, learn and develop new skills, and create lifelong friendships is something we’re passionate about, it’s a privilege to play even a small part in that progression. I’m especially pleased to see the fantastic progress of the girls’ and women’s teams. Their energy, commitment, and talent are inspiring, and we’re dedicated to supporting an environment where every young player, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive. Well done to everyone involved in making this such a positive and welcoming club. SSA is proud to stand alongside you.”If you have a suggestion of a member who should be considered for this award, please message us, or email with details to info@newportsaloprufc.co.uk#YoungMemberAward #CelebratingYouth #NewportSalopRUFC #JuniorRugby ... See MoreSee Less
🏉 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND 🏉Unfortunately our Comms team are still feeling the effects of NYE celebrations so they've left us in charge of the graphics.THE Flaming Unicorns ARE IN TOWN on Saturday 3rd and this time, they're bringing their Men and Women's sides for exhibition games at The Old Showground. Whenever the 🔥🦄 are here, the focus is on promoting mental health in conjunction with Tough Enough To Care, who are our chosen charity for the season.There'll be food, drinks, Street Kitchen, plenty of Flaming Unicorns merch and two great games to keep you entertained before the league fixtures resume next week!Get yourself down to The Old Showground on Saturday for a great family day!#uptheport#grassrootsrugby#newportsaloprufc#charity#toughenoughtocare... See MoreSee Less
📣 Club Announcement – A Remarkable Honour for One of Our Own 🏉✨Everyone at Newport (Salop) RUFC is absolutely thrilled to share the wonderful news that John Gormley has been awarded an OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours list, for his exceptional public service. This prestigious recognition from His Majesty The King reflects John’s profound contribution to communities both inside and outside of rugby.Many of you will remember John as the dedicated club physio throughout the early 2000s. A popular and trusted figure who looked after our players with unwavering care and professionalism. He later went on to serve the nation in the prison and probation service, ultimately becoming Governor of HMP The Mount, one of the UK’s leading Category C prisons located in Hertfordshire. John’s leadership extended far beyond the walls of the prison. He was instrumental in shaping and supporting innovative rehabilitation initiatives. Notably the rugby based ITV documentary Grand Slammers: Inside HMP The Mount, where members of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup winning squad trained a team of inmates, using the spirit and values of our sport to inspire change and hope in lives behind bars. This project was more than television. It was a powerful testament to the transformative potential of rugby to build character, foster teamwork, and open doors to new beginnings for people who had lost their way. John’s vision and belief in sport as a catalyst for positive change helped bring that project to life, proving the values we hold dear at Newport RUFC resonate well beyond our club pitch. Now, as he returns to the club as a Team Manager, we couldn’t be prouder to welcome John back home. His OBE is a tribute not just to his remarkable professional career, but to his commitment to people, his leadership, and his belief in second chances. Values that define rugby at its best.Please join us in congratulating John on this incredibly well-deserved honour. We look forward to celebrating with him on and off the field in the year ahead! 🏆🥂#OBE#ClubHeroes #NewportRUFC #RugbyForLife ... See MoreSee Less
