CASTLE HOTEL BRIDGE STREET, NEWPORT, SA42 0TB Est. 1983

CLWB RYGBI TREFDRAETH

NEWPORT (PEMBS) RUGBY CLUB 

 HEADQUARTERS: CASTLE HOTEL BRIDGE STREET NEWPORT SA42 0TB Est. 1983

Newport R.F.C. was established in the summer of 1983 when a decision was made to form a senior rugby team in the town. From the first game against the Metropolitan Police XV, the club went from strength to strength, producing numerous talented individuals who have gone on to gain county and national honours.

The club gained W.R.U. Junior Union status in 1985 and past accolades include winning the Pembrokeshire junior section B league in 1990 and the Pembrokeshire junior union sevens title in 1989.

The rugby club moved to its current home in 1982 and where honoured when the legendary Lion and Welsh wing Gerald Davies came to open the new changing rooms.

Anyone who is interested in joining Newport R.F.C. as a committee member or player, is asked to contact Peter Smith on 01239 820684

SENIOR TEAM

Newport R.F.C. currently runs a 1^st XV in the Pembroke and District Seconds league.

Training is every Tuesday night at 7pm at the rugby pitch.

2011-2012 Fixtures

17th Sep          Neyland                      Away

1st Oct          Pembroke Dock            Away

15th Oct          Pembroke                   Away

22nd Oct           Milford                      Home

29th Oct           Neyland                     Home

19th Nov          Pembroke Dock        Home

26th Nov          Pembroke                  Home

7th Jan            Milford                       Away

Additional cup and friendly fixtures, to be arranged.

If anyone has any interest in playing or helping run the side then please contact Huw Williams at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SEVENS TOURNAMENT

The inaugural Newport Barbarian sevens tournament was held in 1985. This year the club celebrates 27 years of holding this prestigious event, which over the years has attracted some top international players.

The sevens tournament takes place annually on the Sunday of the Spring Bank Holiday in May/June.

Any club or side who are interested in entering a team in the tournament are asked to contact Oliver Cooper 01239 820973

Newport Pembs Sevens 2011

Winners: Carmarthen Warriors

Click here to print a 2012 application form

Click here to print out the rules