Newport v Pontypridd Matchday Preview

Pontypridd travel to pool toppers Newport in round six of the Indigo Premiership Cup Eastern pool on Saturday 16th October, the match kicking off at 2:30pm.

Newport currently sit on top of the east pool with their only loss this season coming at the hands of Ponty in the opening round of the competition by a score line of 19-16. Ponty will be looking to complete the double over a Newport team fresh from last weekend’s bonus point win against Ebbw Vale. Ponty will also be buoyed by their own bonus point win last weekend over RGC.

The Black and Ambers have recently moved their home games from Rodney Parade to the Newport Stadium which is situated to the south of the city. For those travelling by car with sat nav the nearest post code is NP19 4PT and a map of the stadium can be seen below and parking is available at the ground.

There will be refreshments available in the nearby Newport cricket clubhouse which is open from 11am where food and drink will be available. Gates to the stadium open at 1pm and tickets will be priced at £12 adults, £8 concession and U16’s gaining free entry.

Games between the two tend to be close frenetic affairs so why not get yourself down to Newport on Saturday to cheer the team on, Ole!!