Newport battle on

Tuesday 30th March 2010, 7:25PM BST.

Newport's Michael Woodhouse and Phil Kaleta bravely charge down a Bromsgrove kick during their crucial draw at Bromsgrove. Picture by Colin Taylor

Newport’s National Three Midlands survival hopes remain in the balance heading into the final match of the season, despite a deserved 18-18 draw at promotion-chasing Bromsgrove.

A stirring second half comeback from the Forton Road men, who had trailed 12-6 at the interval, means they have a three point cushion over third bottom Malvern, but the Worcestershire side have a crucial game in hand.

And with relegation rivals South Leicester and Kettering also winning, Newport head into the final match with Hereford next month knowing they need a result.

Newport Director of Rugby Ray Price praised his side’s effort on Saturday.

He said: “The lads were absolutely tremendous, I was really proud of the way they performed. In the second half we were superb. We were camped in their half and after getting level I thought we were unlucky not to win it.

“They started very brightly and we took about 20 minutes to get going but once we started to play we were the better side. It was a really good performance and if you would have offered me a draw before the game I would have taken it.”

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