CLWB RYGBI TREFDRAETH
NEWPORT (PEMBS) RUGBY CLUB
CASTLE HOTEL BRIDGE STREET NEWPORT SA42 0TB Est. 1983
INTRODUCTION
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.
Pembs Junior B league winners in 1990
SEVENS TOURNAMENT
The inaugural Newport Barbarian sevens tournament was held in 1985. Last year the club celebrated 21 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 Spring Bank Holiday in May.
MINIS SECTION
Newport has a long and successful tradition with mini rugby. In fact, the club was founded from a small nucleus of mini rugby players. At the height of its popularity, the club was able to regularly put out five teams, with a core group of six qualified coaches teaching them the arts of mini rugby.
Newport Mini Under 13 team 1993
Training still continues every Sunday morning at 10 am at the rugby field for children between the ages of 5-12 years.
If your child has an interest in playing Mini/Tag rugby please contact Oliver Cooper 01239 820575 or Peter Smith 01239 820684
Minis training with Clive Rees (Wales & Lions)
VETERANS SECTION
Newport R.F.C. is currently looking to establish a veteran's side, with the intention of playing a few friendly games against local teams each year.
This is the match between Newport Vets v Fishguard Vets played in April 2007:
Newport 48 Fishguard 15
If anyone has any interest in playing or helping set up a veteran's side then please contact Huw Williams at tycerbid@aol.com