To promote the NEW supporters shop, throughout the day on Saturday (April 26th) and during the game (v Blackwood) the club will be offering you the supporter the chance to purchase club merchandise at a discounted rate – it’s an opportunity not to be missed!
The NEW supporters shop is now located in the portacabin behind the main stand.
The club is currently in the process of contracting players and coaches for the 2008-2009 season.
Our aim is to assemble a squad with the potential to win Division One East and return to the Premiership. Over the next few weeks and months the club will officially announce a number of key signings to bolster what is already becoming a very strong squad.
Thus far, our captain Rhys Bowen, scrum-half Tom Edwards, Rhys Reynolds, Darryl Williams, Nick Tucker and centre Jonathan Hawker have all signed for the forthcoming campaign.
Full match report to follow shortly.
In a 55 point thriller, our boys lost by a single point after trailing 13-3 at the break to table-toppers Caerphilly.
Forwards coach Mark Thomas revealed ‘It was a good display, but we lacked a bit of confidence which in the end cost us the game.’
‘We made a few mistakes, which they took advantage of, and we may well have done a lot better.’
Scrum-half Tom Edwards (2) and number eight David Ford touched down for Newbridge, whose other points came from a couple of penalties and a trio of conversions by centre Shaun Thomas.
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Other results from Division One East:
Blackwood 12 v Newport Saracens 19
Fleur De Lys 17 v UWIC 22
Llanharan 03v Pontypool 39
Llantrisant 16 v Rumney 07
Full match report to follow shortly.
Confident of consolidating fifth position, the lads came a cropper in losing 32-12 at a sunny Welfare Ground.
“Yes, this was a surprise result but we were dreadful and deserved nothing,” admitted forwards coach Mark Thomas.
“We did, however, create some good try-scoring chances but failed to take them. We are looking to strengthen for next season and have a few players in mind.”
“We believe we have the platform to go on from and build a solid squad.”
Centre Jonathan Hawker plus skipper and flanker Rhys Bowen scored five-pointers while centre, Shaun Thomas, booted a conversion.
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The boys make a quick return to action on Tuesday when we go to Newport Saracens, who gave themselves a huge tonic Saturday by defeating visiting Beddau (19-11).
The club are holding a night of boxing extravaganza on Saturday the 19th of April between Newbridge’s very own Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins. It promises to be a action packed night and this is an all ticket event.
The fight will be shown on the big screen and tickets are available at £10.00 to also include a curry. Tickets are already selling quickly and can be purchased from behind the bar at the club.
The BBC and Setanta Sports will also be recording live from the club with interviews scheduled with the audience.
This is an event not to be missed! Doors open at 12.00am.
Full match report to follow shortly.
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Other results from the division:
Beddau 22 v 20 UWIC
Caerphilly 05 v 00 Newport Saracens
Llanharan 15 v 16 Bargoed
Llantrisant 17 v 27 Fleur De Lys
On a cold and blustery day at the Welfare, our boys came out on top with a great 29-12 win over Llantrisant to make in 5 wins in the last 6 games – well done lads!
Other results on the day saw Pontypool narrowly win 14-12 at Bargoed, whilst Fleur De Lys produced the shock of the day by beating Blackwood (21-15) to record only their second win of the campaign. There was also wins for Llanharen, Rumney and title contenders Caerphilly.
Newport Saracens 12 v Llanharan 20
Rumney 17 v Beddau 03
UWIC 10 v Caerphilly 26
The club’s community Open Day on Easter Monday (24th March 2008) will feature the Newport Gwent Dragons which includes ex Newbridge captains Paul Turner and David Rees.
Dragons assistant coaches Leigh Jones and Dai Rees will lead a training session at the Welfare ground ahead of their home clash with Glasgow Warriors.
Forwards and defence coach Leigh Jones said “As a region we always enjoy our work within the community and it’s particularly great to get out into the valleys next week. All three Dragons coaches are ‘Valley Boys’, with Dai and Paul coming from illustrious Newbridge RFC backgrounds.”
“The team training session will emulate a normal session to show our supporters exactly how we go about preparing for our Magners fixture on the weekend.”
“We appreciate the support we get throughout the region and are happy to support Newbridge for what should be a successful day of rugby and fun for all the family.”
Newbridge RFC commercial manager Matthew Jones added “We are delighted that the Newport Gwent Dragons have accepted our invitation to attend our inaugural open day. We are opening our doors to all rugby supporters in the region for what should be a fantastic day of family entertainment. It will be a unique opportunity to see the Dragons on the road and they should be applauded for their continuing good work embracing the valleys.”
The open day also includes the opportunity to get pictures and autographs of all your Dragons heroes, alongside the famous Newbridge tug of war challenge, Byron Hayward’s kicking competition and interactive skills sessions with the Newbridge 1st XV.
Also attending the community Open Day will be representatives from the Celtic Crusaders www.crusadersrfl.com who have done a tremendous job in bringing top class rugby league to the area.
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The community Open Day will begin at 10am and entry to the event is free. So why not come along and enjoy the entertainment.
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