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January Bullion Draw.

Paul Jones makes the draw.

9:43am Wednesday 28th January 2009

Paul Jones, Newport RFC Full Back, was on hand to make Januaries Bullion Draw. Paul was injured for the cup victory over Bridgend but was able to give the lucky prize winners a great start to 2009.

Me and the southpaws aren't so sinister

12:16pm Friday 23rd January 2009

I have discovered after watching parts of this week’s inauguration that the new U.S. President and I have something in common, apart of course from the fact that we are both very handsome men.

Do you twitter?

9:30am Wednesday 14th January 2009

Up until the festive break I had never heard of “Twitter”, I realise that being in the media like what I am I probably should have but this particular piece of Internet wonderment has passed me by.

December Superdraw Results

Andy draws the lucky numbers

10:59am Monday 22nd December 2008

Newport RFC captain Andrew Coombs was on hand to make the Christmas Super Draw which took place at half time during the cup match verses Blackwood.

Start them young

Proud dad and bay Jessica

10:50am Monday 22nd December 2008

Newport prop Dai Pattison and his wife brought their 3 week old daughter Jessica to Rodney Parade to see her first game of rugby and watch Dad help Newport to a cup win over Blackwood.

Hallelujah! - We all like different music

11:38am Thursday 18th December 2008

So the girl who was head and shoulders above anyone else won “X-Factor”, but as you would expect it’s not to everyone’s liking.

The scarf's the thing

10:03am Friday 12th December 2008

It’s that time of year when boffins start winding down for Christmas.

Meet the "Fitness Guru"

12:38pm Wednesday 10th December 2008

James Knight joined Newport Gwent Dragons last season as Strength and Conditioning Coach, this season his role as been expanded to include the Newport RFC club side. Black & Amber Alliance has taken the opportunity to meet up with James and to ask about his methods. Whilst this article is written from a Newport RFC perspective, James takes the same approach to the regional side as well.

Morgan Joins the Team

Morgan with try scorer Scott Williams

12:24pm Wednesday 10th December 2008

Morgan May, a young player from the Newport High School Old Boys club was our latest mascot and ran out in front of the crowd before Newport put Bedwas to the sword. A focused captain, Andy Coombs, nearly forgot to take Morgan with him onto the pitch but remembered at the last minute and all was well. Morgan came fully kitted out in jersey, shorts and brand new black and amber socks.

Membership Boost

Captain Andrew Coombs signs up

10:01am Friday 5th December 2008

FoNR are delighted to announce that we have received membership applications from nearly every member of the Newport RFC playing, coaching and backroom staff. The very few that have so far been unable to complete their applications have pledged to join. This provides not only a major boost to our income, but it demonstrates the esteem that the players and officials hold for the trust and the work that it does in support of Rugby at Rodney Parade as well as Rugby in the community.

Strictly judging is no fun

9:15am Thursday 20th November 2008

They’ll be calling it “Strictlygate” before too long. What a rumpus.

Unwanted items needed!

Poster

8:17pm Tuesday 18th November 2008

The celebrate and Give Christmas Fete in only 3 weeks away and we need your unwanted items for our bits and bobs stall...


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