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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

8 months

We are extremely saddened to hear that David “Dai” Watkins, one of the greatest players the club has ever produced, has passed away at the age of 81.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

🏆 SURPRISE VISITORS | David, one of our loyal supporters for many years, was unable to go to Sunday's final due to health reasons. So what did our captain do earlier today? He brought the Premiership Cup to him! Fantastic gesture from @Matt_OBrien1 👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

We are all extremely saddened to learn of the passing of ex-B&A and Wales international, Matthew J Watkins. Matthew played 131 times for the club in 2 stints and was inducted into our Hall of Fame in 2018. We send all our thoughts and love to Matthew's family and friends.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 months

We are extremely saddened to hear that Brian Price, one of the greatest players to have worn the Black & Amber jersey, has passed away.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

🏆 FT: Aberavon 21-25 Newport. 🏆 ST: Aberafan 21-25 Casnewydd. WE'VE DONE IT!!! BUDDUGOLIAETH!!! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

LISTED STATUS | We are pleased to announce that the Memorial Gates at Rodney Parade have been given Grade II Listed Building Status. Unveiled in 1923, they are an important tribute to the brave men who gave their lives in The Great War. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Anthony “Tony” Charles Brown, a man who has left an incredible legacy for the game in Newport.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

⌛ 54 YEARS AGO TODAY We beat the @AllBlacks in what was arguably our finest hour. #COTP

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

5 years

⏳ ON THIS DAY IN 1963 ⏳ We beat the All Blacks in possibly the finest hour in the club's 144-year history. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

We regret to announce that NRFC Hall of Famer Rhys Morgan sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 67. Rhys is 2nd on our all-time list of appearances, having played 539 games between 1973 and 1989. We send our condolences to his friends, family and all who knew and loved him.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

HISTORY | Not only did @Matt_OBrien1 join an exclusive club of former captains to lift the Cup in the capital, during yesterday's final, he also surpassed a milestone 1,000 points for the B&As. Llongyfarchiadau OB 👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

Our thoughts and love are with the family and friends of Matthew J Watkins on this difficult day. 🖤💛 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

🏉 CAPTAIN | We can announce that our new captain for this upcoming season, is Matt O'Brien. We thank Rhys Jenkins for his tenure and look forward to continue watching both him and "OB" in Black & Amber. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

About yesterday... 🖤💛🏆 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 months

Simply one of the greats to have played the game. Sending all our thoughts and love to JPR's family, friends and everyone @bridgendravens at this terribly sad time. 🖤💛

Bridgend Ravens

@bridgendravens

4 months

Bridgend Ravens are devastated to announce the passing of JPR Williams. One of Bridgend's most decorated players and an icon of World rugby, JPR served the club most recently as Club President. Our thoughts are with JPR's family and friends at this sad time 💙 🔵⚪

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

Full Time Score Cardiff 25 - 28 Newport. What a Win!!!

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

Your City, Your Colours, Your Club, Your CHAMPIONS🏆 Eich Dinas, Eich Lliwiau, Eich Clwb, Eich Pencampwyr 🏆 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ian McIntosh after learning of his sad passing. Ian coached the B&As during the 2001-02 season which saw famous wins against Toulouse and at Newcastle in the Heineken Cup. Another great rugby man with a huge legacy in our game.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

Sending all our thoughts and love to the family and friends of Matthew J Watkins 2 years after his passing. 🖤💛

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

7 years

Many congratulations @NewportCounty on securing Football League status. You've done our city proud 🖤💛

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 months

6️⃣0️⃣ years to the day... The B&As beat the All Blacks at a packed Rodney Parade to inflict their only defeat of a 36-match tour of the Northern Hemisphere. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

A statement regarding our vote at the WRU EGM on Sunday. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

Our obituary for Peter Thomas in tonight's programme. 💙🖤 @Cardiff_Rugby @Cardiff_RFC

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

⌛ 57 YEARS AGO TODAY THIS HAPPENED... #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

🏆 TEAM NEWS | Here is how your B&As line up for Sunday's Cup Final against @AberavonRFC #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

We are very sorry to hear the news of Bryan Barnes' passing. Bryan was a popular steward at Rodney Parade and a firm supporter of NRFC. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at RP 🖤💛

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

Trip to Cardiff next month, anyone? 😏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

Full Time Score - Newport 34 - 28 Cardiff.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

SGÔR TERFYNOL / FULL TIME B&As 16-12 @llandoveryrfc #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

🏆 ON THIS DAY 20 years ago... Possibly the greatest day in our club's recent history. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

8 months

For Dai 🖤💛 Diolch o galon to the B&A Wall for your outstanding support this evening. We couldn't have done this without you 👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

8 months

📝 NEW SIGNING | This 20-year-old outside half has developed through the Bristol Bears Academy and has starred for Wales U20s in the Six Nations. He joins having recently returned from a short spell in Australia. Croeso i Gasnewydd, Jac Lloyd! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

7 years

Best of luck to @NewportCounty on what is a huge day for the club... 👍

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

Balchder 🖤💛 Everyone in Black & Amber did the club proud today, whether you were on the field, on the sidelines or in the stands. Diolch 👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

To come to the capital and get anything is an achievement, but to leave with a bonus point win is something else! This one was for all the B&As supporters who made their voices heard this evening. Diolch am eich cefnogaeth wych 🖤💛 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

Where do you want your statue, Matt O'Brien?! 🌟 The Puppetmaster strikes again and wins the derby at the death! Thanks to the travelling B&A Wall for your trememdous support and all the best to our friends @Cardiff_RFC for the rest of the season 👍 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

Great photo of tonight's debutant at outside-half @louiobrien and the regular in that position and older brother @Matt_OBrien1 . With @angusob 's 2 appearances in 2015, the 3 O'Brien brothers have now worn the famous Black & Amber number 10 jersey! #COTP (📸 @Matt_OBrien1 )

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

✍️ The club has issued this statement in response to recent events. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

5 years

Brilliant. Just brilliant! Congratulations to everyone involved with @NewportCounty ! #UTC 🔶️⚫

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 months

Final score at Rodney Parade is Newport 28 - 14 Cardiff. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 month

Final score at Newport Stadium Newport 24 - 6 Llandovery. Fantastic win for Newport this evening as they go top of the Indigo Premiership. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

A little effort goes a long way. Diolch yn fawr @Cardiff_RFC 👍

Iestyn Williams

@Iest_VX3

3 years

Left as we entered. Diolch @NewportRFC see you soon #CleanTidy #💙🖤

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

We are fully behind Ashton and condemn the abhorrent racist abuse targeted towards him. This behaviour has no place in our game nor in our society, and we will continue to call out acts of racism and continue to support the fight for racial equality.

Dragons RFC

@dragonsrugby

3 years

📝STATEMENT | Dragons Rugby is disgusted and appalled at an abhorrent racist post on social media yesterday evening targeting Ashton Hewitt... The matter has been reported by the region to the Police ⤵️ Full statement ▶️ #Rise

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

🇨🇦💯 Snowy in his century cap! @RodSnowRod #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 month

That's now 12 wins on the trot and a guaranteed home semi-final! B&A Wall, that one was for you 🖤💛 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

UNBELIEVABLE!!! Well done @NewportCounty , doing our city proud!🏆🏆🏆

NCAFCLive

@NCAFCLive

6 years

FULL TIME! County have held on here to beat Leeds United of the Championship in the #EmiratesFACup ! From behind, a Shaughnessy own-goal and incredible winner from Shawn #McGoalsky sees us win 2-1! Simply unbelievable! @NewportCounty - 2 @LUFC - 1

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

7 years

Your victorious B&As 🖤💛

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

RETIREMENT | After more than 20 years at the forefront of our medical team, Jeremy Williams has retired and stepped down from his role with the B&As. Diolch yn fawr 'Jez' for your service, and we wish you all the best 👍 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

13 days

🌟 RECORD BREAKER | This man's 34-point display on Saturday broke the club's all-time record for most points scored in a single game, beating @grees10 's tally of 33 at Abertillery in 1995. Llongyfarchiadau, @Matt_OBrien1 👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

Evening #PortHour On Friday night, we welcome Llanelli to town, another of Matthew J Watkins' former clubs. MJW spent 6 years at Stradey Park (1 of which with Llanelli RFC). Both sets of supporters will surely have many tales and memories to share. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

⌛ 56 YEARS AGO TODAY... ⚫🔸 3-0 🇳🇿 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

Black & Amber legends, past and present 🤩 @MontgomeryPercy x @Matt_OBrien1 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

11 months

After 187 appearances in B&A over 11 years and recently becoming our 10th highest ever points scorer, @godriscoll10 has called it a day. The man they call 'God' has had a huge impact for the club, both on and off the field. Diolch am bopeth 🖤💛 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

5 years

SGÔR TERFYNOL / FULL TIME Merthyr 28-30 B&As!!! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 months

🎉 SGÔR TERFYNOL 🎉 @Cardiff_RFC 15-26 B&As #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

19 YEARS AGO TODAY... #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

RE-SIGNINGS | We are delighted to announce that @RhysJenko_8 @Matt_OBrien1 @jonny_morris11 @godriscoll10 will be wearing the famous B&A jersey again next season! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

2022/23 CAPTAIN | We're delighted to announce that our club captain for the second consecutive season is none other than Matt O'Brien. OB captained the side to a highly successful campaign last year and is determined to do the same this time around. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

Final Score Newport 38 - 6 Cardiff.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

Newport 3-0 New Zealand Wed 30 October 1963 #COTP

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

📝 HISTORY MEN 📝 Here is your XV to face @RFCMerthyr in Sunday's National Cup Final at the Principality Stadium. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

One thing we and @AmpthillRufc have in common? This gentleman heads up the backroom staff at the Bedfordshire club and also happens to be an NRFC Hall-of-Famer, having racked up a mere 1,145 points in 5 seasons. He is, of course, @paulturnerrugby ! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 We're delighted to announce that this season, thanks to @NewportBus , every season ticket holder will get FREE TRAVEL to and from Rodney Parade on our home matchdays! Starting this Sunday for our match against @Bargoedrfc 👌 📸 @Welsh_Si #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

5 years

Hats off to our friends from North Wales, who with 14 men, even 13 for the last 10 minutes, were the better team this afternoon. Diolch am ddod a siwrne adre saff i chi gyd 👍 @RGCNews @RGC1404 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

Matthew J Watkins was a fans' favourite at Rodney Parade and was deservedly inducted into our Hall of Fame in 2018, joining a list of many other legends who have worn the B&A jersey 🖤💛 📸 Ron Sutcliffe #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

7 years

Congratulations to B&A legends Gareth Rees and Rod Snow who will be inducted into the @RugbyCanada Hall of Fame on March 9th! 🏉🇨🇦

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

📝 TEAM NEWS | Here are your Cup Final B&As. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 months

This is an incredible figure and a great advert for the Indigo Prem. Well done to the Pooler Army @PontypoolRFC and the B&A Wall for creating such a brilliant festive derby atmosphere 👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

Pontypool RFC

@PontypoolRFC

4 months

2⃣7⃣4⃣3⃣ 👏 We'd like to thank you all for your incredible support on Saturday against @NewportRFC . It was great to see a packed Pontypool Park.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

Cracking Result For Newport This Afternoon As We Continue Our Hunt For A Play-off Spot. #Cotp #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

FOR MJW #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

Be kind and look after yourselves. Byddwch garedig a gofalwch am eich gilydd. #worldmentalhealthday2021

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

📝 SIGNING | This young lad has featured at the top level through all his age grades and has played for the Blues & Ospreys in the Celtic Cup. He has represented Wales U20s and has been a regular feature for Wales 7s. Croeso i Gasnewydd, Cameron Lewis! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

FT: Cardiff 17-18 Newport. ST: Caerdydd 17-18 Casnewydd. A Matt O'Brien DK with the last play of the game wins it!!! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

*NEWS | Due to injuries in the squad, we are delighted to announce that our Team Manager, @Worky4 has been registered for upcoming games. "I'm in the form of my life and am raring to go", said the 48-year old. *...may not be true! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd #AprilFools

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

After 10 years behind the scenes at NRFC, our physio @drewiemike59 has announced his retirement from the game. Mike has been one of our many unsung heroes and will have very big boots to fill. All the best, Drewy 👏 📸 @Welsh_Si #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 months

A huge bonus point and double over a hugely impressive Pooler side. Diolch for the warm welcome @PontypoolRFC and all the best for the rest of the season. See you in 2024, B&A Wall! 🖤💛 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

5 years

🖋️ SIGNING | Our final signing in our series is a second row from Caldicot who has featured for Pontypool and has recently returned from Australia. Croeso i Gasnewydd, @ferriman1993 ! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

8 years

So @SCrossy becomes our second ever Olympic medallist, joining the great Ken Jones’ Silver in London 1948 #COTP ◾️🔶

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Jason Forster was one of the faces of the Tony Brown era on 'Parade. His 45 tries in 109 appearances earned him a Wales cap and the captaincy at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. He's currently back in Newport coaching Hartridge. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

It hasn't been a bad weekend for sport in Newport... 😏 @NewportCounty #SupportThePort

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

4 years

Throughout Black History Month, we will be highlighting the important contribution black players have made to our great club over our 146-year history. Stay tuned... #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

22 days

Final score at The Gnoll Neath 24 - 31 Newport. In an end to end game Newport hold on to claim a bonus point victory. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

🏉 TEAM NEWS | Here are the B&As who will be kicking off the 2022-23 campaign on Saturday. Dyma'r pymtheg sy'n dechrau'r tymor. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

7 years

The NRFC Shareholders APPROVE the deal.

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

VIDEO | No wonder the B&As were pumped for yesterday, here is just one of a whole host of good luck wishes they received! Check out the messages from Teich and other B&A legends, as well as a couple of World Cup winners, on our Facebook page 🤩 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd #PortHour

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

15 days

Final score at the Newport Stadium Newport 89 - 26 Bridgend. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

700 CAP | During last Friday's presentation of our 100-club caps, a special cap was presented to David Waters for a truly remarkable achievement. 'Muddy' amassed a staggering 702 apps in B&A between 1974 and 1996, which is unsurprisingly a club record! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

7 years

Congratulations @arwelrobson who has earned a place in the Wales squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia! 👍 #COTP

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

ON THIS DAY IN 2001... 🏆🏆 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

UN. BE. LIEVE. ABLE!!! With the last play of the game, the B&As take an almighty bonus point win against a very good @SwanseaRugby side. Every one of those players, most of whom making their debuts tonight, deserve a pat on the back! Da iawn 👏👏👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

FT: Newport 23-20 Cardiff ST: Casnewydd 23-20 Caerdydd #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

6 years

MASSIVE good luck to @NewportCounty this evening against @SpursOfficial . Make our city proud. #TurnTheCityBlackAndAmber ⚽ ⚫🔶

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

Congratulations to Matt O’Brien who moved into 3rd position on our all-time points list, thanks to the 13 points he scored against Pontypridd last night. In doing so he overtook one club legend and now has now his sights on another!

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

1 year

We are devastated to hear that lifelong supporter David Jones, known to most as Dai the Hat, has passed away. His character and passion for the club made him a popular figure on the terraces, both home and away, for many years...

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

2 years

📝DOUBLE SIGNINGS | These two wingers join from Pontypool and Pontypridd respectively and are currently preparing to represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games. They will no doubt add fire to the backline. Croeso i Gasnewydd, @lloydylew a @ColeSwannack ! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd

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Newport RFC

@NewportRFC

3 years

Some very sad news coming to us this morning of the passing of former B&A, Paul Jones. "Stretch" played 14 times between 1999 and 2001 during the famous Tony Brown and also had 1 cap for Wales B. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.