Bonfire celebrations in Newport went off with a bang despite arsonists setting the 20ft stack alight just hours before the event.

Vandals have destroyed Newport’s community bonfire the day before it was due to be lit.

“We are treating it as a cup final and believe we can win” – that’s the battlecry from Newport as they attempt to cause a stunning upset in National League Three Midlands tomorrow.

Former England rugby World Cup winner Neil Back comes to Shropshire tomorrow – and the man going head-to-head with him will relish the occasion.

Two injuries, a yellow card and a heavy defeat – it was a bleak day indeed for Newport as they went down 48-5 at South Leicester.

Newport found themselves on the wrong end of a 48-27 scoreline with an entertaining Scunthorpe in National League Three Midlands.

Newport were left to rue two first half injuries as they slipped to a 14-9 defeat in a close-fought National League Three Midlands clash at Longton.

Campaigners fighting plans which could see hundreds of pylons built across Shropshire and Mid Wales have written an 11-page objection response to Government officials.

Newport secured an impressive National League Three Midlands victory at home to Old Northamptonians – but it came at a cost as they picked up a handful of injuries.

Shropshire’s top rugby union team are on collision course with an England World Cup winner next season.

Bridgnorth and Newport will go head-to-head in rugby’s Shropshire Cup final next week.

Newport re-ignited their promotion challenge with a tremendous come-from-behind victory away at high-flying South Leicester.

Newport fell victims to the Malvern jinx – suffering a fourth consecutive defeat against their Worcestershire rivals to lose ground in the National League Three Midlands promotion race.

Newport are out to eradicate the memory of one of their darkest days of the season when they make the trip to Malvern tomorrow.

Newport pushed their promotion credentials with a hard-fought 19-6 victory over Old Northamptonians in National League Three Midlands at Forton Road.

On-song Newport are up to fifth in National League Three Midlands after a third successive win, writes JAMES GARRISON.

Newport have their sights set on the top five in National League Three Midlands as they prepare to welcome Luton to Forton Road tomorrow.

Newport proved they could win when not at their best as they saw off Peterborough to remain in touch at the top end of the National League Three Midlands.

For once Newport manager Gareth Davies’ rugby role won’t be the hardest task of his weekend.

A nightmare 30 minute period either side of half-time cost Newport their place in the top five of National League Three Midlands.

Newport were sunk by two late tries at home to Longton – condemning them to a second consecutive National League Three Midlands defeat.

Newport Rugby Club have pulled off a transfer coup – signing former Magners League player Alex Murphy, writes CHRIS HUDSON.

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.

It was job done in spectacular fashion for Newport as they took an important leap towards safety in National Three Midlands.

Newport have been told to keep scrapping for the lives as the battle for National League Three Midlands survival intensifies.

Newport are praying that a sickness bug does not rob them of five key players for tomorrow¹s crunch relegation clash at Kettering.

Newport’s future in Midland Three National appears increasingly precarious after a damaging home defeat to fellow strugglers South Leicester.

Newport are out to make their Forton Road base the fortress it once was as they prepare to welcome South Leicester tomorrow.

Coach Ian Bletcher believes rejuvenated Newport are stronger than they have been all season ahead of tomorrow’s National Division Three Midlands trip to Bedford Athletic.

A dramatic late drop goal by Tomasi Tanumi sealed a sensational victory for Newport against National Division Three Midlands leaders Ampthill.