We are extremely saddened to hear that David “Dai” Watkins, one of the greatest players the club has ever produced, has passed away at the age of 81.
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🏉 Representing the city of Newport since 1874. #COTP (C'mon the 'Port!) / Yn cynrychioli dinas Casnewydd ers 1874. #YmlaenCasnewydd ⚫🔶
- 🏆 SURPRISE VISITORS | David, one of our loyal supporters for many years, was unable to go to Sunday's final due to health reasons. So what did our captain do earlier today? He brought the Premiership Cup to him! Fantastic gesture from @Matt_OBrien1 👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd
- We are all extremely saddened to learn of the passing of ex-B&A and Wales international, Matthew J Watkins. Matthew played 131 times for the club in 2 stints and was inducted into our Hall of Fame in 2018. We send all our thoughts and love to Matthew's family and friends.
- We are extremely saddened to hear that Brian Price, one of the greatest players to have worn the Black & Amber jersey, has passed away.
- 🏆 FT: Aberavon 21-25 Newport. 🏆 ST: Aberafan 21-25 Casnewydd. WE'VE DONE IT!!! BUDDUGOLIAETH!!! #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd
- LISTED STATUS | We are pleased to announce that the Memorial Gates at Rodney Parade have been given Grade II Listed Building Status. Unveiled in 1923, they are an important tribute to the brave men who gave their lives in The Great War. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd
- We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Anthony “Tony” Charles Brown, a man who has left an incredible legacy for the game in Newport.
- ⏳ ON THIS DAY IN 1963 ⏳ We beat the All Blacks in possibly the finest hour in the club's 144-year history. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd
- We regret to announce that NRFC Hall of Famer Rhys Morgan sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 67. Rhys is 2nd on our all-time list of appearances, having played 539 games between 1973 and 1989. We send our condolences to his friends, family and all who knew and loved him.
- HISTORY | Not only did @Matt_OBrien1 join an exclusive club of former captains to lift the Cup in the capital, during yesterday's final, he also surpassed a milestone 1,000 points for the B&As. Llongyfarchiadau OB 👏 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd
- Our thoughts and love are with the family and friends of Matthew J Watkins on this difficult day. 🖤💛 #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd
- 🏉 CAPTAIN | We can announce that our new captain for this upcoming season, is Matt O'Brien. We thank Rhys Jenkins for his tenure and look forward to continue watching both him and "OB" in Black & Amber. #COTP #YmlaenCasnewydd
