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Scarlets 31 Newport Gwent Dragons 27: Two bonus points but more derby despair for Dragons
THE derby form book sadly stayed inside the window as Newport Gwent Dragons endured another loss to Welsh rivals in Llanelli despite a superb first half against the Scarlets. The Rodney Parade side were more than good value for a 20-16 lead at
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Merthyr 38 Ebbw Vale 25
EBBW Vale staged a strong second half fightback after slipping 20-0 adrift in the first quarter but Merthyr still managed to record a precious win against the Principality Premiership champions. Outside half Josh Lewis spearheaded the Vale revival
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Llandovery 26 Cross Keys 17
AFTER narrowly losing at Carmarthen Quins last week, a further visit to West Wales proved again disappointing for Cross Keys, writes Huw S Thomas. There was little to choose between the two mid table sides but the home side took their chances better
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AS IT HAPPENED: Scarlets v Newport Gwent Dragons
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Newport battle bravely but still well beaten: Pontypridd 36–12 Newport
IT was an afternoon of pure frustration for Newport who went down to a heavy bonus defeat despite giving Pontypridd a real game at Sardis Road. Although the score looks horrendous for the Black and Ambers, they were actually the better side for
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Clean sheet shows Newport County can climb the table, says caretaker boss
NEWPORT County AFC caretaker manager Sean McCarthy signed off with a clean sheet and a point at Colchester United and he believes there is plenty for new boss Graham Westley to build on. Westley watched from the stands at the Weston Homes Community
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Colchester Utd 0 Newport County 0
NEWPORT County AFC frustrated Colchester United to earn a precious point on the road and end a run of three successive defeats in League Two. Graham Westley will still inherit a team propping up the Football League but there were encouraging signs
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Welsh secretary criticised for anti-Plaid Cymru comments
CONSERVATIVE Welsh secretary Alun Cairns has come under fire for comments in which he appeared to link Plaid Cymru with xenophobic action taken against migrants in Welsh-speaking communities.Mr Cairns appeared on BBC One’s Question Time programme on Thursday
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Coffee morning hosted by MPs and AMs raises hundreds
A FUNDRAISING coffee morning arranged by Newport’s most senior politicians raised more than £300 for a cancer charity. The event arranged by MPs Paul Flynn and Jessica Morden and AMs John Griffiths and Jayne Bryant raised money for Macmillan Cancer
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Tasty treats on offer at Monmouthshire Food Festival
SOME delicious treats were on offer at the second Monmouthshire Food Festival of the year this weekend. The popular two-day event in the spectacular surroundings of Caldicot Castle saw more than 30 food and drink producers and other companies showing
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Colchester Utd v Newport County: As it happened
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Photography exhibition to revive memories of Gwent's coal communities
VISIONS of Gwent’s coal mining heritage will be revealed to the public today as part of exhibition by an award-winning photographer.The Kickplate Gallery in Abertillery will host the exhibition ‘Coal Faces: Changing Places’ by Crosskeys-born documentary
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Influential Allen ruled out of clash with Georgia, but Ledley confident Wales will fill the void
JOE Ledley is confident that Wales can cope without his midfield partner Joe Allen for tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Georgia. The in-form Allen limped off with hamstring trouble in the early second-half stages of Thursday night's 2-2 draw
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Councillors fund upgrade of Blaina Skate Park
TWO Blaenau Gwent councillors have pooled together £3,000 to spend on upgrades for a local skate park.The councillors, Lisa Winnett and Bob Pagett who represent Blaina, have been saving money up from their special levy over the last four years in order
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Pontypool is home to Wales' oldest and longest artificial ski slope
SKIING is a fun, winter sport which all the family can take part in no matter what the ability. Thanks to the Ski Centre in Pontypool you don't even have to spend a fortune going to the Alps to learn to ski.Pontypool is home to Wales' oldest and
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Arrest warrant issued for Newport man
POLICE have appealed for help to find a Newport man who did not turn up at court last month. Lawrence Seivwright, aged 31, was due to appear at Newport Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 13. But he did not show up and a warrant has now
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Fun-filled festive show for tots
GET ready for a Christmas extravaganza like you’ve never seen before because the Best Ever Christmas Show is on its way to an arena near you. A big, brilliant, fun-filled festive extravaganza with songs, snow and of course Santa. Bringing this brand new
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Torfaen dog walkers to become "eyes and ears" of emergency services as scheme 'Paws on Patrol' launches
A CAMPAIGN calling on the help of dog walkers to report crimes was launched at a Torfaen fire station yesterday. The ‘Paws on Patrol’ scheme will be rolled out in Torfaen, with an aim of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, tackling fear of
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Dragons to play at Keys, Bedwas and Ystrad Mynach in British and Irish Cup
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons Premiership Select will play their British and Irish Cup fixtures at Cross Keys, Bedwas and their Ystrad Mynach training base.The cross-border competition kicks off next weekend when the Dragons, who will be coached by academy boss
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Buckley ready for Owens showdown after training as a Dragon rather than a Scarlet
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons’ Rhys Buckley is relishing the chance to lock horns with Ken Owens in tonight’s derby with the Scarlets rather than pretending to be the Wales hooker. The 27-year-old from Caldicot has played in all five games of the Guinness
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Unbeaten Pooler ready for clash against title rivals Tata
PONTYPOOL are bracing themselves for a direct approach from Tata Steel in the battle of the unbeaten teams in the WRU Championship.Pooler head to Margam Sports Ground with a slight advantage over their hosts thanks to picking up one more bonus point from
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Premiership preview: Champs Ebbw know all about the threat of new boys
EBBW Vale needed no telling about the dangers of taking new boys lightly even before Merthyr made an impressive start to life in the Principality Premiership.The Steelmen travel to take on the Ironmen this afternoon for a battle between two sides likely
