Comfortable win for Black and Ambers
Oct 3 – Newport saw off Carmarthen Quins with ease at Newport Stadium this afternoon. The Black and Ambers emerged victorious by 52 points to 24 despite a late Quins’ rally. Newport head the league table by a point from Cardiff who hammered Ebbw Vale at Eugene Cross Park by 59 to 14!
Newport started emphatically scoring 40 unanswered points before Carmarthen registered a score in this comfortable win. The Black and Ambers’ tries came from Palmer, Ford (2), Ward, Baker and Rees. Ford converted five of them.
Quins scored tries from Denham and Leggatt-Jones, converted by the latter. For Newport Wade Langley and Sam Morgan scored tries both converted by Will Ford extended their lead to 52 points to 12. With Nick Thomas yellow carded for Newport on 72 minutes Quins winger George scored their third try. They added a fourth through Giannini converted by Leggatt-Jones. More to follow.
Eleven try rampage for Black and Ambers
Sep 26 – Newport hammered Aberavon 73-33 at Newport Stadium, scoring eleven tries along the way. The Black and Ambers are now top of the Super Rygbi Cymru table ahead of Ebbw Vale after an emphatic win.
Tries came from Hunter Ward (2), Wade Langley (2), Josh Reid, Ethan Phillips, Carwyn Perry, Brogan Leary, Fin Baker, Dafydd Buckland and Joe Westwood. Nine were converted, eight by Will Ford, one by Carwyn Penny.
Fine win at Church Bank
Sep 19 – Newport pulled off a fine win over champions Llandovery this afternoon beating the Drovers 46-26.
Despite conceding an early try the Black and Ambers took charge with four unanswered tries from Andrew, Phillips, Buckland and Ward, three converted by Penny. The Drovers added a second try but Newport added a fifth from Buckland converted by Penny to go in 33-12 ahead at the break. Newport continued to dominate in the second half scoring a penalty from Will Ford and two further tries from Chatham and Leary, the Drovers added two converted tries of their own. The Black and Ambers face Aberavon at the Newport Stadium next on Friday at 7.15pm.
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.