Newport open with win
Sep 12 – The Black and Ambers opened their league season with a 34-25 victory over RGC at Newport Stadium.
Newport struggled to put the North Walians away but did manage to score five tries, three of which were converted by Carwyn Penny who also added a penalty. The tries came from Ethan Phillips, Chay Foster-Smith, Henry Palmer, Sam Morgan and Fin Baker. The Black and Ambers were 24-13 up at half time and maintained the score-plus advantage through the second half.
Newport launch iconic new kit
Aug 26 – Newport RFC have produced a new kit that is likely to become iconic.
The club says “A kit built on your city, your home, your history 🔥🖤🧡
This year’s home kit is showcasing 2 Newport skylines and a more traditional collar… and we love it!”
Kyle Tayler’s praise for coach and club
Aug 24 – A great piece by Chris Kirwan on Kyle Tayler’s decision to come out as gay and the support he has received from parents, Newport coach Ty Morris, the club and fans. It says a lot about Newport RFC. Read it here.
Black and Ambers win in Beddau
Aug 22 – Newport won their last friendly before the start of the regular season beating Beddau by 44 points to 17 at Mount Pleasant.
Black and Ambers ease to win
Aug 15 – Newport eased to a 42-19 win over Guernsey Raiders this evening. The Black and Ambers scored six converted tries including a brace from Chay Foster-Smith.
Newport head to Guernsey
Aug 14 – Newport head to the Channel Islands to face Guernsey Raiders this weekend. Kick off at Footes Lane in St Peter Port is at 6.30 tomorrow evening. Admission is free.
Following last week’s victory at Bedwas Newport name a strong side for the encounter.
Newport: Tom Workman, Henry Palmer, Luke Yendle, Joe Peard, Callum Bradbury, Hunter Ward, Josh Reid, Ben Roach (C), Dafydd Buckland, Carwyn Penny, Fin Baker, Chay Foster-Smith, Tom Hoppe, Oli Andrew, Steff Davies.
Replacements: Ed Thompson, Ewan Burrows, Wade Langley, Garin Harris, Gethyn Cannon, Kyle Tayler, Kobi Rees, Tiger Chatham, Cerrig Smith. Lucus Welch, Monty Jones, Teg Mahoney, Will Ford, Tom Francis, Theo Mckerrow, Joe Salter.
Guernsey played Rennes (France) last week in a friendly losing by 89 points to 12. Rennes are a third tier French team. The Raiders play in National League 2 East in England, the fourth tier, alongside London Welsh, Barnet, Havant and Canterbury. They finished tenth out of fourteen last season.
Newport open with win
Aug 10 – Newport opened their account with a 31-21 win against Bedwas at the Bridge Field.
Signings revealed ahead of opening friendly
Aug 7 – Newport RFC has revealed new signings ahead of their opening friendly at Bedwas tomorrow. Full back Joe Salter, prop Ed Thompson, utility back row forward Gethyn Cannon, hooker Ewan Burrows, back row Steff Davies, second row Ethan Phillips and winger Oli Andrew have all signed up for the Black and Ambers.
Newport face Bedwas at the Bridge Field, kick off 2.30pm.
Newport Starting XV: Ed Thompson, Ewan Burrows, Garin Harris, Ethan Phillips, Callum Bradbury, Gethyn Cannon, Kobi Rees, Tiger Chatham, Lucus Welch, Will Ford, Noah Morgan, Chay Foster-Smith, Tom Hoppe, Stef Davies, Joe Salter,
Also to play: Sam Bixby, Tom Devine, Jacob Winter, Luke Yendle, Nathan Davies, Joe Peard, Alfy Johnson, Kyle Tayler, Hadley Worgan, Ben Roach, Cerrig Smith, Monty Jones, Carwyn Penny, Theo McKerrow, Teg Mahoney, Fin Baker
Newport’s league fixtures released for 2026/27
Pre-season friendlies announced
June 1 – Newport will play the following friendlies – all away – before the start of the 2026/27 season – Bedwas (August 8), Guernsey (August 15), Beddau (August 22).
Player release confirmed
May 26 – Newport RFC have released the following players as part of preparations for the new season – Aneurin Jenkins, Barney Nightingale, Harrison Ford, Harry Fry, Ioan Rhys Davies, Iwan Prys Jones, Josh Hart, Liam Newstead, Morgan Burgess, Morgan Williams and Scott Davies.