Despite their opponents getting a red card in the scond half and putting up a great fight throughout the match the Newport Schools team lost a thrilling Dewar Shield (Under 15s) encounter to a very talented Bridgend outfit at Pill Harriers RFC on Friday night.
Bridgend took an early lead with a penalty but Newport hit back instantly with a converted try followed by a penalty. Two quick tries, one converted, by Bridgend looked to give them the half time advantage but a Newport prop crossed the whitewash for the try and the succesfull conversion gave Newport a slender lead at the break.
HT. Newport Schools 17 Bridgend Schools 15
Bridgend took control of the early part of the second half sciring two tries (one converted) and a sublime 35 yard drop goal by a Bridend centre.
Newport got themselves back in to the game but the last 'hurrah' went to Bridgend who scored the last try.
FT. Newport Schools 22 Bridgend Schools 35
Newport Schools would like to thank Pill Harriers RFC for their support and generous hospitality throughout the evening, the Friends of Newport Rugby Trust for their sponsorship of the training kit and all the parents, guardians and friends that supported both teams.
Newport Schools play their next fixture against Pontypridd Schools on Friday 5th October at Beddau RFC - your support for both teams would be greatly appreciated.
Attachments:
FoNR1 - Some team members proudly displaying the new t-shirts provided courtesy of the Friends of Newport Rugby Trust (www.fonr.co.uk)
untitled - Team photo of the Newport Schools Rugby squad for the Dewar Shield (under 15s) 2012/13
Bridgend took an early lead with a penalty but Newport hit back instantly with a converted try followed by a penalty. Two quick tries, one converted, by Bridgend looked to give them the half time advantage but a Newport prop crossed the whitewash for the try and the succesfull conversion gave Newport a slender lead at the break.
HT. Newport Schools 17 Bridgend Schools 15
Bridgend took control of the early part of the second half sciring two tries (one converted) and a sublime 35 yard drop goal by a Bridend centre.
Newport got themselves back in to the game but the last 'hurrah' went to Bridgend who scored the last try.
FT. Newport Schools 22 Bridgend Schools 35
Newport Schools would like to thank Pill Harriers RFC for their support and generous hospitality throughout the evening, the Friends of Newport Rugby Trust for their sponsorship of the training kit and all the parents, guardians and friends that supported both teams.
Newport Schools play their next fixture against Pontypridd Schools on Friday 5th October at Beddau RFC - your support for both teams would be greatly appreciated.
Attachments:
FoNR1 - Some team members proudly displaying the new t-shirts provided courtesy of the Friends of Newport Rugby Trust (www.fonr.co.uk)
untitled - Team photo of the Newport Schools Rugby squad for the Dewar Shield (under 15s) 2012/13
