NEWPORT conceded a try in injury time to go down to a 17-13 defeat to Llanelli at Rodney Parade.

Tries by Scott Williams and Andrew Coombs had given the Black and Ambers a 13-12 lead going into the closing stages.

But Craig Hawkins crossed for the leaders' third try to give them a deserved victory.

Ebbw Vale also suffered late heartbreak when Swansea scored to save a 20-20 draw. Kristian Owen and Andrew McLaughlan crossed for the Steelmen.

There was better news for Cross Keys who notched another win with a hard-earned 13-10 victory at Bedwas. New signing Joe Deacon and Newport Gwent Dragon Gareth Maule scored tries.

But Pontypool suffered a 30-12 home loss to Pontypridd despite tries from Tom Edwards and Nicky Coughlin.

Full reports in Monday's Argus