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Newport 27pts v Stourbridge 28pts

Newport 27pts v Stourbridge 28pts

Newport Let it Slip at the Death For the second game in a row Newport contrived to pluck defeat from the jaws of victory in the final minutes. With the...
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Hopes Hit by Banbury Defeat

Hopes Hit by Banbury Defeat

Firstly, a mention for the sterling work undertaken by Gary James, Neil Furniss and the rest of the Grounds team for getting this match on in the first place after...
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Outstanding Performance from Newport Pack Sets Up Important Victory

Outstanding Performance from Newport Pack Sets Up Important Victory

Lutterworth 12pts v Newport 46pts Many saw this game as a potential banana skin following Lutts impressive win at the Old Showground back in October but whilst their main title...
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Dudley Kingswinford 19pts v Newport 43pts

Dudley Kingswinford 19pts v Newport 43pts

This rescheduled fixture, postponed from two weeks ago, was played out in extremely difficult conditions, tacky underfoot, icily cold on the hands and a fairly strong swirling wind to boot....
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Lichfield 26pts v Newport 28pts

Lichfield 26pts v Newport 28pts

Both teams returned to action after a four-week break following the Festive season and last weekend’s postponements and it’s fair to say rustiness and a tendency to force the play...
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Telford 10pts v Newport 35pts

Telford 10pts v Newport 35pts

Some might say Newport Second XV were expected to rout Telford after smashing fellow strugglers Tamworth. However, a heavy pitch, changes to personnel and a determined Telford side, who would...
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Newent 13pts v Newport 31pts

Newent 13pts v Newport 31pts

Newport welcomed Newent to the Old Showground for the very first time last Saturday when the recent trend of incessant rainfall during the week leading up to the match prevailed...
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Bromsgrove 36pts v Newport 39pts

Bromsgrove 36pts v Newport 39pts

Newport were treated to some superb hospitality after which there followed an equally absorbing contest that eventually went Newport’s way. That said, when you outscore the opposition by 6 tries...
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Match Report – Newport 12pts v Bournville 21pts

Match Report – Newport 12pts v Bournville 21pts

This was an intriguing match-up given that both teams were sat at the top of the table with 41points with an identical playing record but it was the visitors who...
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Match Report – Newport 62pts v Aston Old Edwardians 5pts

Match Report – Newport 62pts v Aston Old Edwardians 5pts

Newport 2s hosted Aston Old Edwardians at an eerily quiet Old Show Ground.  The away faithful outnumbered the home crowd as the usual home support were attracted by the short...
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