ROD Snow said he was humbled to be listed alongside legendary Black and Ambers after the Canadian prop was inducted into Newport's hall of fame.

The 46-year-old, considered by many to be the greatest overseas player in the club's rich history, was toasted by nearly 300 guests at the event, which was organised by the Friends of Newport Rugby Trust.

He was inducted along with Dai Burcher, RT Evans, Bill Everson, Keith Jarrett, Ian Jones, Gerry and Ray Lewis, Horace Lyne, Norman Morgan and Sam Waldron.

For Snow the occasion was made even more special by the presence by two coaches from his youth in Canada, Noel Browne and former national coach Pat Parfrey, while a team of youngsters from Newfoundland took on a combined Newport and Pontypool under-15s side on Friday afternoon.

The front row forward made his debut for Newport in 1996 and made 190 appearances for the club, scoring 30 tries and winning the Principality Cup in 2001.

The 60-times capped prop is honorary vice patron of FoNR and was thrilled to be bracketed alongside such greats at his former stomping ground.

"It was a very special event and I am so honoured," said Snow, who also paid special tribute to the late former Newport coach Steve 'Junna' Jones in a speech.

"I am humbled to be in the hall of fame with so many great names, not just in terms of Newport but Wales, the Lions and Barbarians.

"It is truly an honour and I am sure in some shape or form I belong in there but it all seems a bit unreal for me!

"Newport is a club that is so special to me and to be part of the club's history means so much to me."

Wales and Lions centre Burcher made 210 appearances for the club between 1973 and 1980, captaining the Black and Ambers for two seasons.

He missed the Welch Cup final win against Cardiff in 1977 because the game was close to the departure for the Lions tour to New Zealand, where he played 15 matches including the third Test against the All Blacks.

Burcher was inducted "for memorable and consistent performances throughout an outstanding playing career".

Evans had an incredible influence on the Black and Ambers as a player, chairman and president.

The wing forward won 10 caps for Wales, including a Triple Crown win in 1950, and toured New Zealand and Australia with the Lions that year, playing all six Tests.

Everson devoted 40 years to Newport as a player and administrator after joining from Pill Harriers in 1925/26.

The goal-kicking full-back played a solitary game for Wales – the first ever trip to Murrayfield in 1926, an 8-5 loss – and captained the Black and Ambers in two seasons before retiring with 856 points to his name.

Everson went on to have a distinguished career as an administrator, playing a leading role in introducing the Snelling Sevens, and a Newport report said: "Seldom, if ever, has a member devoted himself to, and sacrificed so much for, our club".

Jarrett was inducted "for his all-round sporting ability on the playing field for Newport and Wales".

He famously made his both his Newport and international debuts as an 18-year-old, scoring 19 points in a famous win in Cardiff to deny England a Triple Crown. He toured South Africa with the Lions, albeit tonsillitis meant he could play just five games.

'Buffy' Jones was inducted for "his long and distinguished served, through the difficult and transitional years during the last decade of the 20th century".

The hooker made 202 appearances for the Black and Ambers following his debut in a win at Ebbw Vale in January 1990.

Ray and Gerry Lewis were inducted for their "tireless work in attending to injuries and keeping the wheels of Welsh rugby moving".

Ray was dubbed "Mr Magic Hands" and his son Gerry followed his father as both Newport and Wales physio.

Lyne spent eight seasons as a player at Newport, captaining the club in his final campaign in 1883/4.

A Wales international, he retired and swiftly refereed a match between England and Ireland a mere month after his own last cap.

He became a greatly-admired administrator and was president of the Welsh Rugby Union from 1906 to 1947 before being chairman of Newport Athletic Club from 1894 to 1949.

Morgan was inducted for "his loyalty to Newport RFC and his prolific talent as an exceptional points scorer".

He dropped a goal from 40 yards in the win against Australia in 1957 and amassed 951 points in 210 appearances. Morgan played three times for Wales, playing alongside fellow Black and Ambers Bryn Meredith, Brian Cresswell, Geoff Whitsun and Glyn Davidge on debut in the 8-0 win against Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park.

From the modern era, popular back row forward Waldron was inducted after a career in which he played 210 times for the club with FoNR lauding his "tireless work, attitude, loyalty and versatility".

The flanker was a member of the Premiership-winning side of 2004 and in his acceptance speech pinpointed the terrific British and Irish Cup win against Exeter as one of his magic moments.