NEWPORT Cycle Speedway team have won the coveted South and South Wales Rosebowl competition after beating Swindon, Exeter and Hellingly (East Sussex) in a well contested meeting at Marsh Barton in Exeter.

The Newport team, which is sponsored by Dig It Landscapes, suffered a tapes exclusion in their second race.

But this did not affect them too much as wins from Mark Carmichael, Jack Harrold, Chris Davies and Adam Bennett gave them an interval lead.

Team manager Colin Simmons told the team what was expected for the second half and they rode well to instructions.

Hosts Exeter were a threat, showing great track knowledge and the Devon team drew level with Newport with just two races remaining.

But further wins from Carmichael and Davies secured a fine cup win for the Welsh team whose attentions now turn to recording a league and cup double when the go for the regional league title next month.

Newport scores: Harrold 16+3, Carmichael 16+1, Bennett 12, Davies 11+1, Dale Clark did not race.