Category Archives: Match Report


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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Match Report – Newport 29pts v Bridgnorth 3pts

Match Report – Newport 29pts v Bridgnorth 3pts

It was February 2022 when Newport last visited their close neighbours producing what many still consider to be their most complete performance of modern times winning by fifty-five points to...
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Match Report – Newport 99pts v Nuneaton 14pts

Match Report – Newport 99pts v Nuneaton 14pts

Following their “statement” win at Stourbridge last time out Newport ran the show from start to finish against a Nuneaton side who are having a torrid time so far this...
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Match Report – Stourbridge 24pts v Newport 47pts

Match Report – Stourbridge 24pts v Newport 47pts

Glaring up the slope into the retina-burning sun for the first-half, a very strong Newport Second XV, managed to stay in the game, despite not quite clicking into gear. The...
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Match Report – Stourbridge 16pts v Newport 19pts

Match Report – Stourbridge 16pts v Newport 19pts

Newport travelled to their illustrious neighbours on a near perfect day for a match that despite being early in the season already had a look of giving promotion indicators with...
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Match Report – Newport 20pts v Banbury 19pts

Match Report – Newport 20pts v Banbury 19pts

Newport’s Director of Rugby Steve Dolphin and Head Coach Craig Ingram reacted to last week’s home defeat to Lutterworth by making some bold selection decisions ahead of the trip to...
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