Category Archives: Match Report


Newport 24-28 Shrewsbury

In blustery conditions and with a makeshift squad, Newport’s inspired second-half performance defied understandably low expectations. Newport’s resilience was tested to the maximum, into the first-half headwind, by a competent...
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Bournville 14pts v Newport 29pts

A Grand Day Out as Newport Topple Champions with Epic Performance Newport’s final away league match saw them travel to League champions Bournville who as well as clinching the title...
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Newport          31pts       v     Bridgnorth              34pts

Home Woes Continue for Newport In what was a superb advert for local community rugby Bridgnorth deservedly came out on top in the battle of the two titans of Shropshire...
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Nuneaton 5pts v Newport 71pts

Youth to the Fore as Newport Seal Nuneaton’s FateA much-changed Newport side saw debuts for Chris Lindsey in the second row andWill Turner at blind side flanker. Both players gave...
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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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