Category Archives: Match Report


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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Match Report – Newport 31pts v Burntwood 20pts

Match Report – Newport 31pts v Burntwood 20pts

Even though Newport had found better form and secured narrow victories in recent weeks, Burntwood, a dominant force in this league, would no doubt provide a much sterner test for...
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Match Report – Newport 29pts v Lutterworth 36pts

Match Report – Newport 29pts v Lutterworth 36pts

Lutterworth became the 127th different club to face Newport in a league fixture and they earned a deserved victory on their first ever visit to Forton Road, a result that...
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Match Report – Newport 54pts v Lichfield 47pts

Match Report – Newport 54pts v Lichfield 47pts

Newport travelled to 8th placed, Lichfield, a team they haven’t played since 2018. Conditions were perfect for running rugby, a flat, well-manicured pitch and a sunny calm day. Having scored...
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Match Report – Newport 38pts v Newcastle 31pts

Match Report – Newport 38pts v Newcastle 31pts

Yet another enthralling, nail-biting contest for Newport’s Second XV, again snatching victory in the final throes. Notwithstanding the equally close cup tie with Shrewsbury, Newport’s point difference tally over four...
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Newport 47pts v Birkenhead Park 40pts

Newport 47pts v Birkenhead Park 40pts

Newport 47pts v Birkenhead Park 40pts A defensive masterclass this was not! Once Newport had secured their bonus point try well before half time to confirm a creditable sixth place...
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Match Report – Newport 22pts v Kendal 21pts

Match Report – Newport 22pts v Kendal 21pts

Newport 22pts v Kendal 21pts A large crowd gathered at Kendal’s impressive Mint Bridge facilities with upwards of 100 having travelled up from Shropshire to give their support in Newport’s...
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Match Report – Burntwood 35pts v Newport 34pts

Match Report – Burntwood 35pts v Newport 34pts

Burntwood 35-34 Newport Notwithstanding points deflected from the posts, Newport’s exemplary performance throughout, but especially in the latter stages, is victory enough at this point in the season. If Burntwood...
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Match Report – Newport 47pts v Stoke 22pts

Match Report – Newport 47pts v Stoke 22pts

Newport 47-22 Stoke Two early counter-attacking tries put Newport first XV firmly in control of this fixture and once ahead never looked in danger of loosening their hold. Stoke’s travails...
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Match Report – Anselmians 29pts v Newport 15pts

Match Report – Anselmians 29pts v Newport 15pts

Anselmians 29pts v Newport 15pts A beautiful early spring day together with the impressive Anselmians “Saints” stadium provided a fantastic backdrop for what was an entertaining contest on Saturday. Newport...
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