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Tennis elbows its way to the front
3:08pm Wednesday 24th June 2009
It’s that time of year when for some reason it is assumed that the whole of these islands develops a nasty case of “Murray Mania”, becomes raving tennis fans and leaves our houses in search of the nearest tennis court to practice our serves and volleys and drop shots and other tennis terms that I’m not familiar with.
Have your say »When warm is too warm
2:49pm Thursday 4th June 2009
I’ve just had Sky+ plumbed in recently and I have to say it’s a fantastic bit of kit.
It's nice to get out
4:08pm Wednesday 27th May 2009
It’s always to get out of the station to press the flesh, although one has to be careful whose flesh you’re pressing for obvious reasons.
Grand prize Draw
3:03pm Friday 15th May 2009
FoNR would like to express its sincere thanks to The Rotary Club of Newport Uskmouth and to its members. We are extremely thankful that we were chosen as one of their good causes and as such we have been able to participate in their grand prize raffle.
Redevelopment of Rodney Parade
2:56pm Friday 15th May 2009
FoNR welcome the development of Rodney Parade. We have been consulted throughout the process and continue to have regular meetings with Rodney Parade Ltd. Our ideas have been welcomed and many of our requests and suggestions have been taken on board and incorporated into the submitted planning application. We are extremely pleased that an area of terracing has been included in the plans and that the Memorial Gates will be repositioned to comprise one of the main entrances to the redesigned stadium. We have also lobbied for the memorabilia that upholds the proud tradition of Newport RFC to be given a prominent public display and we have received assurances that this will happen.
Art Competition Winners
1:55pm Wednesday 15th April 2009
At Half time during Newports match against Cross Keys, the prizes for this seasons junior art competition were awarded by Newport Legend and cup winner, Keith Poole.
Guard of Honour for Cross Keys Game
1:58pm Wednesday 15th April 2009
Children from Llanvihangel Crucorney in north east Monmouthshire made the long trip down to Rodney Parade to form the Guard of Honour for the teams as they took to the pitch. They then ran across the pitch to take their seats in anticipation of a local derby between Newport and Cross Keys.
Young Ladies Do Their Dad Proud
1:51pm Wednesday 15th April 2009
Megan aged eight and Mali Jo who is only three gave their all to assist their famous dad Sven to inspire Newport to win the last home game this season. The girls ran out ahead of the team onto the hallowed turf along with captain Andy Coombs.
The Black & Amber Bullion Draw
12:16pm Wednesday 15th April 2009
Famous Newport player Keith Poole made the latest draw at a sun drenched Rodney Parade during the half time break against Cross Keys.
Gethin Inspires a Turn Around.
1:23pm Wednesday 8th April 2009
Eight year old Gethin and family travel all the way from Swansea reagularly to support Newport RFC. The family have Newport roots and several generations on, still travel east to support their team.
March Bullion Draw
1:14pm Wednesday 8th April 2009
The March draw was held at the Newport V Bridgend fixture. Newport's all time record point scorer Dan Griffiths was on hand to pull the numbers out of the hat.
Eggcellent Easter Offer
1:06pm Wednesday 8th April 2009
Friends of Newport Rugby have come up with a cracking idea to raise more funds. They are selling an Easter Egg or a Spring Bunny complete with a pottery Newport RFC mug. These chocolate goodies come tastefully packaged and will make an ideal Easter treat for both young and old.
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