@simonharris_mbd
Pronouncing aitch, not Haytch. And understanding the difference between practise the verb and practice the noun (* may not apply if youโre American)
Hey
@NewportRFC
, the reason us supporters are excited tonight is not just the result (although always nice to beat B&Bs)
Itโs the commitment to the cause, the pride in the jersey and the never say die attitude you all showed in abundance
In adversity.
Bravo
#COTP
@bridgendravens
Simply devastating news. A pioneer of attacking full back play, an absolute giant in defence. Fearsome opponent; inspirational team mate. An all time great. RIP JPR ๐
So sad to hear that Laurie Daniel had passed away. Loved watching him
@NewportRFC
and in the Welsh jersey. A points gathering machine for us and other Gwent clubs.
#RIP
Re: use of semi pro playersโฆ
Those who play at pro level need pro level preparation at the very least.
There are some players currently plying their trade in the WP who could potentially step up.
But only with full pro level preparation. So theyโd be full time pros then ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Play offs still to come but time to congratulate Ty and his coaching team, Ben, all players, medical team and others for producing such a great season.
Playing rugby as it should be played. And providing superb entertainment
@NewportRFC
#COTP
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At This time, 60 years ago, Rodney Parade in Newport was buzzing. 30000 from Newport, Gwent Valleys and further afield witnessing one of the all time great rugby victories
#COTP
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To all those who call themselves
@NewportRFC
supporters but prefer to watch others insteadโฆ.either change your tune or get down to Spytty on Saturday.
#cotp
Astonishing performance at RP tonight. 16 unavailable and more injuries yet
@NewportRFC
23-20.
#incredible
. And a Cardiff fan thrown out to boot
#cotp
Injury plagued all season; made worsetoday. Despite that, superb, courageous display by everybody
@NewportRFC
and remarkable victory. Many congrats to all of you. Well deserved plaudits ๐๐๐
#COTP
Canโt get over why Dragons would play people who they are getting rid of and not even consider ( caveat maybe they did) Josh Skinner. One of the outstanding performers in WP.
#whynot
.
#givehimatry
Playing alongside our captain in WP helped enormously in the development of Will Reed. The same thing can happen with Westwood and Ackerman
#COTP
#puppetmaster
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I would have thought that any worth your salt journo would be all over the current Welsh rugby problems. With no respite.
A veritable smorgasbord of opportunities surely๐คทโโ๏ธ
At Easter 46 years ago,
@NewportRFC
beat Moseley on the Saturday, London Welsh on the Monday and drew with Baabaas on the Tuesday. 3 games in 4 days on hard grounds. Par for the course at RP back in the day
#COTP
From the World Rugby Museum archives:
โOn reading accounts of the extra-curricular activities of Mayne and Travers, however, it seems unlikely that the modern members of Rugby365's side would survive a night out with these 1938 Lions.โ
@Npteggchaser
@authordlewis
To those who canโt raise a side :
Merging with a nearby club might be anathema to some but the alternative might be to go out of existence.
Things may not get better so start opening the dialogue. ๐
#commonsense
#WRU
#whatstolose
You play well against Newport or Cardiff and then join one of those clubs. Only then do we find out how good you actually are. So many fail against the weight of expectation.
Amongst all the photos remembering the great man, hereโs an unusual one. Phil adding ballast on a scrummaging machine at Eden Park
#benny
RIP
#legend
In every other game, every other ref and every other TMO give a minimum yellow and penalty. The only debate would have been around a penalty try. This ref givesโฆ.
A scrum.
For a cynical slap down
Incredible
Intense game at TAG today. Well done
@NewportRFC
. Great result against a top side and heroic defence in last 10. Many congrats to all concerned.
@FoNRTrust
#COTP
Ebbw are a dogged, well coached team who are hard to break down. But we had too much for them today. Way too much. Good natured banter with Vale committee. Gracious in defeat, fair play
@NewportRFC
#COTP
Hey,
@NewportRFC
we werenโt far away from the top 2 in WP. Definitely in the conversation. Beat both but at this level itโs
#smallmargins
. Hoping for more good rugby and some silverware next season
#COTP
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Many congratulations to squad, coaches and captain, management, volunteers and supporters on an amazing season. Attractive winning rugby
Bravo
@NewportRFC
#COTP
@RugbyPhilBB
I would love to know:
1.What support Rhys asked for to help him reach the targets
2.What support the WRU actually gave
3. What further support they gave after a review
Iโd hate to think they just left it up to him
If I was Nick Thomas or Tom Caple Iโd be so keen to learn from Josh, Langton, Ferriman and Landman
@NewportRFC
What an opportunity for them.
#mentors
Oli Andrewโs game has come on, helped noticeably by those inside him. Elliot Frewen keeps on producing the goods whilst Lloyd Lewis is a great finisher. 3 excellent wings
@NewportRFC
Whilst another wing fav is doing a great job in midfield atm
#ninja
I was lucky enough to coach
@NewportRFC
at a time when we had one of our finest half back pairs ( Turner and Llewellyn) together with one of our finest back rows (George, Withey, Carter with Booth as well). Great team that was
#cotp
Outstanding performance
@NewportRFC
. Thought we dominated large swathes of the game, played some nice rugby and showed great tenacity and resilience ๐๐# COTP
@ApsmRugby
Out of the window from a dressing room which had a magical air about it . What a time that was. Almost certainly the greatest day in our history
#COTP
@NewportRFC