Category Archives: Match Report


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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Match Report – Veseyans 32pts v Newport II 29pts

Match Report – Veseyans 32pts v Newport II 29pts

Veseyans 32-29 Newport II Newport Second XV ran out of time as they sprinted toward the finish, to fall three points short, against an unyielding and surprisingly spritely Veseyans forward...
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Match Report – Rossendale 61pts v Newport 20pts

Match Report – Rossendale 61pts v Newport 20pts

Rossendale 61pts v Newport 20pts Following the abandonment of this fixture just three weeks ago under difficult circumstances Newport made their second journey North where both sides would try again....
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Match Report – Sutton Coldfield 41pts v Newport 17pts

Match Report – Sutton Coldfield 41pts v Newport 17pts

Sutton Coldfield 41-17 Newport Sutton Coldfield’s speed and fluidity in attack demonstrated why they are racing away at the top of the table. Newport, despite late changes to their already...
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Match Report – Newport 40pts v Blackburn 17pts

Match Report – Newport 40pts v Blackburn 17pts

Newport 40pts v Blackburn 17pts Not quite the silky-smooth performance of the previous week but an emphatic win nevertheless and also a satisfying “payback” for their last second defeat up...
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Match Report – Willenhall 10pts v Newport 8pts

Match Report – Willenhall 10pts v Newport 8pts

Willenhall 10pts v Newport 8pts With a promising start against a forward orientated Willenhall, Newport second XV sought to build momentum with expansive play to stretch Willenhall’s defensive line, but...
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