BOTH the table-topping NRBL A and closest rivals, LSC at the Tav, faced bottom four opposition in the 10th round of matches in this year’s Newport & District Pool League and both came away with three points and 5-1 home wins, writes NEIL PERKINS.
NEWPORT RFC first team manager Gareth Davies has called on his squad to put the hours in at training to end a run of four league defeats in five.
NEWPORT’S rugby players got their defence of the North Midlands Cup off to a flying start with victory over unbeaten Bournville last weekend.
Newport RFC head coach Stephen Dolphin hopes that a successful cup run can give his team the confidence to start moving up the league.
Newport Rugby Club go into their match with bitter rivals Dudley tomorrow in good form after recording a 27-12 victory away to Syston last weekend.
Newport’s rugby players will enjoy a bonding day on Saturday with their heads held high after a solid display against the star-studded Rugby Lions last weekend.
Head coach Stephen Dolphin believes Newport RFC can pull off a giant killing against Neil Back’s all-star Rugby Lions.
Newport RFC Head Coach Stephen Dolphin believes his team can start making strides up the table, declaring: “It’s starting to click.”
Newport RFC are sweating on the fitness of Vernon Fredericks and Joe Carpenter ahead of tomorrow’s match against Scunthorpe.
Newport Town boss Richard Priest has set his side a 12 point target from the next four games.