History of Newport RFC :: 1874

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

Venue	Away
Game Category	Official
Attendance	unknown
Referee	unknown

The Birmingham Post of 17th February 1890 reported on the game as follows:-

"MOSELEY V. NEWPORT. – Rainy weather prevented this interesting fixture at the Reddings from attracting many spectators, but was not inclement enough to make play impracticable. Robertson, of Moseley, was absent, but otherwise the clubs were well represented. The character of the play was of course impaired by the slippery condition of the ball, the work done by the backs being rendered less brilliant than it commonly is ; but the forwards were preternaturally busy in the loose play, and smart defence had to be continually shown on both sides. So sound was this that at half-time a minor point only had been scored on each side, and the equality this demonstrated was maintained to the finish. A fast and spirited game ended, therefore, in a draw, no major point having been scored."

* 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.