Category Archives: Match Report


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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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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