History of Newport RFC :: 1874

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	Newport RFC	Llandovery
Points *
Tries	0	0
Conversions	1	0
Penalties	0	0
Drop Goals	0	0
Goals From Mark	0	0

Venue	Neutral
Game Category	SW Challenge Cup
Attendance	unknown
Referee	H. W. Davies (South Wales Football Union)

On 19th February 1878 the following report appeared in the Western Mail:-

"THE SOUTH WALES CHALLENGE CUP"

"NEWPORT v. LLANDOVERY.- On Saturday the tie between these clubs was played at Brecon. The day was very fine, and a large number of spectators assembled on the ground, which was in capital condition. The majority of those present were greatly in favour of Llandovery. The Newport captain won the toss, and kicked off, and they soon compelled their opponents to touch down twice. Spittle obtained a goal from a drop kick, which, however, was disputed. Again Newport compelled Llandovery to touch down twice in self defence. Cross obtained a free kick, having caught the ball, which Ponsford failed to turn into a goal. It was a splendid kick, but the distance was too great. Llandovery then forced Newport within a foot of the goal line, when the latter rallied up, and the ball was carried in the scrimmage right to the opponents' goal line, where a try was obtained by Cross. Phillips, the Newport captain, converted it into a goal. Thus Newport was victorious over Llandovery, the latter being nil. The game was very fast from beginning to end. It lasted an hour and a half. Llandovery played well throughout, especially C. P. Lewis and L. J. Morgan, captain.The following comprised the Llandovery team:- Messrs. Watkins and Bayley, backs; C. P. Lewis, H. J. Lewis, half-backs; L. J. Morgan, (captain), E. P. Lewis, quarter-backs; C. Williams, W. B. Harries, M. Lloyd, J. Sinnett, R. P. Williams, H. Williams, D. Edwards, L. Davies, and W. J. Jones, forwards; T. A. Rees, umpire. The Newport team consisted of Messrs. W. Phillips (captain) back; C. H. Newman, three-quarter back; G. Roper, T. Spittle, half-backs; A. F. Goss, C. B. Cross, quarter-backs; V. A. Julius, F. Tait, A. Goss, J. Jenkins, T. Ponsford, R. Loane, W. Mitchell, J. Gearing, A. C. Phillips, forwards; R. Mullock, umpire. Mr. H. W. Davies, hon. sec. South Wales Football Club, acted as referee."

"The final match for the cup will be played at Bridgend between Swansea and Newport. The day is not yet fixed."

South Wales Challenge Cup, 1877-78

1st
Pontypool

2nd
Llanelli

Quarter Final
Carmarthen Quins

Semi Final
Llandovery

Final
Swansea

* There was no points system in place prior to 1890-91. Instead, a game was determined by the number of goals scored (conversions, dropped goals, and later, penalties). If a try was scored, an opportunity to convert the try into a goal was given. If the goal was kicked successfully, the try no longer counted.

For these games, the number of Tries are shown under 'Tries', and Goals are shown under 'Conversions'. Drop Goals and Penalties are shown in the normal way.