Despair for Newport after being edged out in tense Premiership final
NEWPORT were denied a first Premiership title since 2004 after being edged out 14-7 by Llandovery at Church Bank.
Sports Reporter
Chris Kirwan is a sports reporter at the South Wales Argus covering Newport County AFC, the Dragons and local action throughout Gwent.
Chris Kirwan is a sports reporter at the South Wales Argus covering Newport County AFC, the Dragons and local action throughout Gwent.
NEWPORT were denied a first Premiership title since 2004 after being edged out 14-7 by Llandovery at Church Bank.
How the action unfolded when Newport suffered a 14-7 defeat to Llandovery in a tense Premiership final at Church Bank.
The talking points after the Dragons' 44-21 loss to the play-off chasing Stormers in the United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade.
HEAD coach Ty Morris says Newport will be fearless when they attempt to win the Premiership for the first time since 2004 at Llandovery this afternoon.
NEWPORT need to relax on the big stage if they are to beat Llandovery in the final of the Premiership, believes forward Josh Skinner.
FORMER Newport County AFC captain Mickey Demetriou will hope it's third time lucky when he hunts Wembley glory in the League Two play-off final with Crewe Alexandra.
THE Stormers boosted their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes but only after a scare in a 44-21 win against the Dragons at Rodney Parade.
Pontypool United RFC have achieved an unprecedented feat by securing a place in the Dragons Cup 2024 finals at the under-13, under-14, under-15, under-16, and Youth age grades.
DRAGONS hooker Sam Scarfe is poised to take on Premiership leaders Northampton at a packed Franklin’s Gardens after joining Gloucester on loan until the end of the season.
PLAYMAKER Matt O'Brien will bring up a double-century of appearances for Newport in the Premiership final against Llandovery at Church Bank tomorrow.
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