Sunday, 5th February 2012

Latest Newport Sports News

Makeover at sleepy village club

It had seen it all at Lilleshall Cricket Club, hundreds of players, numerous captains and the odd glimpse of success. But after spending 70 years staring at the famous hillside monument, the rotting scorebox at the Church Road ground has seen its final match as the Shropshire side undergoes a major revamp.

Boss’s warning for cup crunch

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Newport RFC boss Gareth Davies has urged his team to put league form to one side for their high noon Shropshire Cup showdown against Harper Adams tomorrow.

Angry Town boss wants a reaction

Fuming Newport Town boss Richard Priest has demanded a reaction from his side at home to bottom-of-the-table Dawley Villa tomorrow.

Newport given six-point target

Six points from the next two games – that’s what Newport Town assistant boss Steve Handley is demanding.

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Fishes aim to cut Tiger claws

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Newport RFC will be looking to halt Sheffield Tigers’ stunning 11-game winning run when they host the Yorkshiremen in National League Three Midlands tomorrow.

Newport 16 get county call-up

Almost half of the Shropshire rugby squad will be made up of players from Newport RFC, it was revealed this week.

Priest’s praise as Town hit top

Newport Town boss Richard Priest has challenged his team to maintain the form that has seen them climb to the top of the County League premier division.

‘Crazy’ scenes as match called off

Newport Town assistant boss Steve Handley described the scenes as “crazy” as his side’s match against Dawley Villa had to be abandoned after an opposition player allegedly lashed out at the referee.

Boss looks for same spirit

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Newport RFC manager Gareth Davies believes last weekend’s back-from-the-dead victory was one of the best in the club’s history – and now he wants more of the same.

Priest demands improved show

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Newport Town’s lacklustre players received an ear-bashing from boss Richard Priest after blowing their chance to climb to the top of the County League premier division.