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CHANCE: Cameron Evans has earned a deal with Newport County after impressing on trial

Newport County AFC

Former Swans prospect Evans earns County contract after impressing on trial

MOVE: Former County defender Declan Drysdale has signed for Tranmere

MOVE: Former County defender Declan Drysdale has signed for Tranmere

Newport County AFC

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Former County defender stays in League Two after earning deal with hometown club

DELIGHT: Newport City celebrate winning the FAW Amateur Trophy

DELIGHT: Newport City celebrate winning the FAW Amateur Trophy

Newport County AFC

Newport City aiming high in Cymru South and hoping for a lift from Amber Army

TOUGH: Rosie Eccles will have to be at her best in Paris

TOUGH: Rosie Eccles will have to be at her best in Paris

Gwent fighter given tough route to Olympic glory ahead of Sunday bout

IMPRESSIVE: Mason Jones won his fourth Cage Warriors fight on the spin (Picture from files: Dolly Clew)

IMPRESSIVE: Mason Jones won his fourth Cage Warriors fight on the spin (Picture from files: Dolly Clew)

'I'm a scary prospect for anyone' - Blaenavon's Jones shines in Cage Warriors win

DELIGHT: Welsh Fire's David Willey (centre) celebrates with team-mates after bowling out Manchester Originals' Phil Salt

DELIGHT: Welsh Fire's David Willey (centre) celebrates with team-mates after bowling out Manchester Originals' Phil Salt

Willey helps Welsh Fire set the tone for Hundred by cruising to opening win

CUNNING: Welsh Fire's Sophia Dunkley (right) batting in the win at Old Trafford

CUNNING: Welsh Fire's Sophia Dunkley (right) batting in the win at Old Trafford

Dunkley says Welsh Fire fuelled by Hundred heartbreak after opening win

CLIPPED: Ben Kellaway's half-century helped Glamorgan to victory against Gloucestershire

CLIPPED: Ben Kellaway's half-century helped Glamorgan to victory against Gloucestershire

Kellaway stars as Glamorgan get off to a winning start in One Day Cup

DYNAMIC: The Dragons hope Taine Basham can get back to his best

DYNAMIC: The Dragons hope Taine Basham can get back to his best

How the Dragons hope to profit after 'angry' forward missed out on Wales tour

OPPORTUNITY: Kiban Rai has a fresh start at Newport County

OPPORTUNITY: Kiban Rai has a fresh start at Newport County

Newport County AFC

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Change of style and boss gives County youngster a chance to come in from cold

PROSPECT: Midfielder Cameron Antwi has joined County from Cardiff

PROSPECT: Midfielder Cameron Antwi has joined County from Cardiff

Newport County AFC

Owner Jenkins on his plans to turn County into a destination for rising stars

DOUBLE-HEADER: Pontypool and the Dragons will take on Cardiff

DOUBLE-HEADER: Pontypool and the Dragons will take on Cardiff

Double-header at Arms Park - Pooler and Dragons to play Cardiff on same day

TALENT: David Richards on the run for Newport

TALENT: David Richards on the run for Newport

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Rapid full-back Richards signs for Newport after the end of his Dragons deal

Boys from local school amazed at ball made of natural fibre

Boys from local school amazed at ball made of natural fibre

Local school pupils amazed at creativity of ball made of natural fibres

FINALS: The Welsh Cups will be lifted at Rodney Parade again next year

FINALS: The Welsh Cups will be lifted at Rodney Parade again next year

Welsh Cup finals back at Rodney Parade next year after successful 2024 events

VITAL: Experienced midfielder Aaron Wildig is a key figure for an inexperienced County side

VITAL: Experienced midfielder Aaron Wildig is a key figure for an inexperienced County side

Newport County AFC

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How the Bristol quiet hammered home the influence of a County leader

STAYING: Nathan Evans has signed for Newport after leaving the Dragons

STAYING: Nathan Evans has signed for Newport after leaving the Dragons

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Strong-scrummaging prop staying with Newport after Dragons exit

'I couldn't find anything like it': Mum-of-three sets up local hiking group

'I couldn't find anything like it': Mum-of-three sets up local hiking group

'I couldn't find anything like it': Mum-of-three sets up local hiking group

SWITCH: Former Welsh champion Kieran Gething is ready to move into politics

SWITCH: Former Welsh champion Kieran Gething is ready to move into politics

The former Welsh champion from Abergavenny ready to swap boxing for politics

Ardal South East

Ardal South East

Chepstow hit Undy for 11 as goals flow on opening night of Ardal SE

Team GB will be looking to bring medals home from Paris as the 2024 Olympic Games begin

Team GB will be looking to bring medals home from Paris as the 2024 Olympic Games begin

Paris Olympics 2024

How to watch the Opening Ceremony as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games get under way

TALENT: Great Britain's Emma Finucane (right) will hunt Olympic glory

TALENT: Great Britain's Emma Finucane (right) will hunt Olympic glory

Welsh track star urged to lean on Olympic teammates to cope with Paris pressure

Gwalia United ready for second friendly in Newport at start of new era

CHALLENGE: Ciaran Brennan is tasked with playing out from the back at County

CHALLENGE: Ciaran Brennan is tasked with playing out from the back at County

Newport County AFC

Brennan happy to feel heat in County's new style after finally making Parade move

CHALLENGE: Michael Spellman puts a challenge in for Newport County at Bristol City

CHALLENGE: Michael Spellman puts a challenge in for Newport County at Bristol City

Newport County AFC

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Late goals edge out County but Jardim reaps rewards of useful Bristol City clash

Caerphilly teenager represents Wales and wins Dance World Cup 2024

Caerphilly teenager represents Wales and wins Dance World Cup 2024

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Welsh teen crowned World Champion at dance contest in Europe

DUO: James Ball and Steffan Lloyd will hope to be top of the podium again at the Paris Paralympics

DUO: James Ball and Steffan Lloyd will hope to be top of the podium again at the Paris Paralympics

Gwent cycling great Ball to hunt Paralympics gold in Paris

MOVE: Offrande Zanzala has signed for National League Fylde after leaving Newport County

MOVE: Offrande Zanzala has signed for National League Fylde after leaving Newport County

Newport County AFC

Striker admits it's a 'crucial year' at new club after cruel injury luck at County

The Rhymney Valley Athletics Club held its mini quad event

The Rhymney Valley Athletics Club held its mini quad event

Youngsters shine in Rhymney Valley Athletics Club event

PONDERING: Newport County boss Nelson Jardim is assessing new recruits

PONDERING: Newport County boss Nelson Jardim is assessing new recruits

Newport County AFC

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Count boss happy with new-look squad - but 'open to new faces'

FRIENDLY: The Dragons will face Hartpury at Rodney Parade

FRIENDLY: The Dragons will face Hartpury at Rodney Parade

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Dragons to take on English opposition in Rodney Parade friendly

BOSS: Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim

BOSS: Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim

Newport County AFC

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County boss gives fitness update and hails 'big effort' after heavy workload

SCORER: Aaron Wildig struck for County at Barry

SCORER: Aaron Wildig struck for County at Barry

Newport County AFC

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Miserable trip to seaside for County as Barry get a boost before Cymru Premier

Ray Reardon (left) with Alex Higgins

Ray Reardon (left) with Alex Higgins

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Snooker mourns Gwent legend Ray Reardon after his death at the age of 91

Chelsea FC star Enzo Fernandez was convicted of failing to identify the driver of a Porsche Cayenne (John Walton/PA)

Chelsea FC star Enzo Fernandez was convicted of failing to identify the driver of a Porsche Cayenne (John Walton/PA)

UK’s most expensive footballer faces driving ban after west Wales offence

Nathaniel MG Cup

Nathaniel MG Cup

Trethomas the only Gwent team left in Nathaniel MG Cup after thriller in Cwmbran

PROLIFIC: Cwmbran Celtic striker Alex Bonthron will hope to pick up where he left off (Picture: STEVE ROBERTS)

PROLIFIC: Cwmbran Celtic striker Alex Bonthron will hope to pick up where he left off (Picture: STEVE ROBERTS)

Competitive football returns with Gwent derby as County young guns head north

Ray Reardon died at the age of 91

Ray Reardon died at the age of 91

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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91

TEAM: County owner Huw Jenkins and head coach Nelson Jardim

TEAM: County owner Huw Jenkins and head coach Nelson Jardim

Newport County AFC

Owner Jenkins: Why Jardim is the perfect fit for County's new club-led approach

MOVE: Former County loanee Lewis Payne has signed for Cheltenham

MOVE: Former County loanee Lewis Payne has signed for Cheltenham

Newport County AFC

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Former County contingent grows at Cheltenham after defender arrives on loan

MOVE: Former County midfielder Dom Jefferies has signed for League One Lincoln from Gillingham

MOVE: Former County midfielder Dom Jefferies has signed for League One Lincoln from Gillingham

Newport County AFC

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'Intense' County academy graduate who ‘can run all day’ lands League One move

RELIEF: Kieran Hardy scored at the death to earn Wales a win over Queensland Reds

RELIEF: Kieran Hardy scored at the death to earn Wales a win over Queensland Reds

Welsh National XV

Relief for Wales as last-gasp score earns first win of year against Queensland

MISTAKE: Warren Gatland admits he shouldn't have made Cory Hill captain

MISTAKE: Warren Gatland admits he shouldn't have made Cory Hill captain

Welsh National XV

Gatland: I made a mistake by naming Hill as Wales captain

SPIRITED: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against South Africa

SPIRITED: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against South Africa

Welsh National XV

Wales U20s overpowered by Junior Boks in World Rugby U20 Championship finale

PLAY-OFFS: Wales and Mary McAteer know their route to Euro 2025

PLAY-OFFS: Wales and Mary McAteer know their route to Euro 2025

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Wales learn route to first major finals with Slovakia first up

LEADER: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against Spain

LEADER: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against Spain

Dragons talent hunts happy ending to Wales Under-20s career in clash with Boks

PROSPECT: Teenage County midfielder Jac Norris could be in the squad heading to Llandudno

PROSPECT: Teenage County midfielder Jac Norris could be in the squad heading to Llandudno

Newport County AFC

County hunting seaside double with young guns up for the cup in Llandudno

QUALITY: County will only bring in loan players with the ability to make an impact like Seb Palmer-Houlden

QUALITY: County will only bring in loan players with the ability to make an impact like Seb Palmer-Houlden

Newport County AFC

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Loan players must be starters, not filler - County owner gives transfer update

SWITCH: Wales Under-21s defender Luca Hoole has signed for Shrewsbury

SWITCH: Wales Under-21s defender Luca Hoole has signed for Shrewsbury

Defender ready for next challenge in League Two after staying sharp in Cwmbran

RAPID: Regan Grace, pictured on the run for St Helens, makes his first Wales appearance against Queensland Reds

RAPID: Regan Grace, pictured on the run for St Helens, makes his first Wales appearance against Queensland Reds

Welsh National XV

No pressure on league star Grace on first Wales union outing - Gatland

STARTER: Walker Price is on the wing for Wales U20s against South Africa

STARTER: Walker Price is on the wing for Wales U20s against South Africa

Welsh National XV

Young Dragons winger flown out to start for Wales against South Africa

OFFERS: Newport County have turned down bids for Will Evans

OFFERS: Newport County have turned down bids for Will Evans

Newport County AFC

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County reject 'tentative' bids from League One clubs for top scorer Evans

BOSS: Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim watches on in the pre-season win at Pontypridd

BOSS: Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim watches on in the pre-season win at Pontypridd

Newport County AFC

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The Newport Way - How new boss Jardim aims to mix grit with Swansea style

DUEL: Dragons playmaker Will Reed should be helped by the arrival of Lloyd Evans (left)

DUEL: Dragons playmaker Will Reed should be helped by the arrival of Lloyd Evans (left)

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How talented Dragons playmaker should prosper from arrival of a new rival

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