Friday, 18th May 2012

Latest Newport Sports News

Hopes for biggest ever January Jog

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The final preparations are being made for Sunday’s Newport Advertiser January Jog, which promises to be the biggest and best yet.

Ambitious Town’s new ground plan

Newport Town FC are in discussions with the Shropshire FA about finding a plot within the town for a new floodlit ground.

Defensive steel hailed by chief

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Newport Rugby Club’s charge up the National League Three Midlands table can be attributed as much to improvements in defence as attack.

Town sights on double chance

Newport Town could be in line for a double promotion if they can win the County League premier division this season.

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Club plans £170k redevelopment

The president of Newport Rugby Club has confirmed plans for a £170,000 redevelopment of club facilities.

Fishes aim to tame Tigers

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Newport RFC go in search of a fantastic fourth victory in succession at Sheffield Tigers tomorrow.

Title lift - now for tough test

Play like that every week and we could be champions – that was the confident cry of Newport Town boss Richard Priest this week.

Coach playing it cool on title bid

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Newport RFC head coach Stephen Dolphin will not be drawn on whether his team can maintain a title push, insisting: “Ask me in a month.”

Back your team pleads Davies

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Newport Rugby Club first team manager Gareth Davies has pleaded with the Forton Road faithful to get behind the players, not on their backs.

Town set sights on cup surprise

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A plum tie against Shropshire’s third highest ranked team – Market Drayton Town – awaits the winners of tomorrow’s Shropshire Challenge Cup clash between Newport Town and Bridgnorth Town.