Newport Titans created a piece of history yesterday by becoming the first side in the total rl.com Welsh Rugby League Conference to go over a ton.

The Titans hammered lowly Swansea Valley Miners by an amazing 106-16 scoreline, and in doing so, went top of the table.

Next weekend they will take on reigning champions Bridgend Blue Bulls, who include in their ranks the likes of ex-Wales internationals Allan Bateman, Kevin Ellis, and John Devereaux. The Bulls are also unbeaten in the last two years that the conference has been in existence, and were British champions in 2003.

However, Newport Titans are in buoyant mood and believe they can become the first team in Wales to beat the Bulls.

And, judging by yesterday's performance, their confidence is well placed.

For wing Peter Ovey, second-row Mark Wheeler, loose forward Ross Palmer, and centre Owen Jones all scored try hat tricks, while winger Kirk Johnson also went over for two tries.

Other touchdowns came from Scott Heirene, Ben Morris, Neil McKim, Richie Davies and Ryan James.

Captain Wheeler said: "I feel great pride in what this club has achieved, and the leap we have had in the two seasons we have been in existence is absolutely fantastic. I thought they were a much better side than last season, despite the scoreline, but it's the case that we have gelled and the new players we have brought in have excelled.

"We have to look forward to Bridgend, which will probably be the biggest game of the season.

"We are still improving, which is the main thing. After just 15 games of rugby league we have come on leaps and bounds. We can compete against a side like Bridgend.

"Some of the Swansea players yesterday were quite enthusiastic, but we were able to stick to our game plan and that saw us home by such a big score."

However, Torfaen Tigers, the 2003 British Shield runners-up, were given a bit of a lesson on the road at Cardiff Demons.

The Cardiff side ran out 44-18 victors in Taff's Well and left the toothless Tigers to lick their wounds. Tigers coach Kevin Weaver said: "We didn't perform. They were too quick for us and we let them through to score from our mistakes."