The Birmingham Daily Post of 23rd January 1893 reported the game in its "RUGBY RULES" column:-
"NEWPORT v. MOSELEY.- A large crowd assembled at The Reddings, Moseley, to witness a match between the local fifteen and the invincible Newport. Both clubs were well represented, although the visitors were without Phillips and England. The Newport men played with a strong wind behind them in the first half, and after the first few minutes began to manifest their superiority. Their combination was beautiful, and the way in which men took passes when running at full speed was a treat to witness. The ball was soon taken over the half-way line, and was practically kept there the whole of the time. The visitors were awarded a free kick for picking out of the scrimmage, and Byrne had only just time to take and touch down. The game continued in favour of the visitors, but they gained no material advantage until Arthur Gould made his mark in grand form, and kicked a beautiful goal. Having once scored Newport played up with renewed vigour, and gradually forced their opponents back and got Thomas a pretty try. Cooper took the kick and converted very easily. Although the Moseley played a plucky defensive game they could not withstand the brilliant attacks of the Newport men, and before the interval Dauncey got another try, but Cooper failed to convert. When the teams changed over the visitors were leading by 2 goals (1 dropped) and a try to 0. It was thought that Moseley would now do better as they had the wind in their favour, but such did not prove to be the case. The visitors again pressed, and some brilliant passing between the brothers Gould and Dauncey resulted in Arthur Gould scoring another try, but Parfitt failed at the kick. The game had hardly been restarted when Arthur Gould again got possession, and, dodging in fine form, ran right behind the posts. He took the kick himself, and added the third goal. He was playing most determinedly, and it was not very long ere he got through again, but Cooper failed to convert. Such fine play has rarely been seen on the ground, and the Newport men were repeatedly cheered. Five minutes from time Thomas obtained an additional try, which Cooper converted. From the kick Moseley rushed off, and, amidst great cheering, Challoner beat the defence, but Byrne could not improve on the try. The game thus ended in a win for Newport by 4 goals (one dropped) 3 tries to 1 try. The following were the teams: Newport: T. A Henshaw, back; F. H. Dauncey, Bert Gould, A. J. Gould, and F. N. Cooper, three-quarter backs; F. C. Parfitt and C. J. Thomas, half-backs; T. C. Graham (captain), J. Hannen, W. Groves, T. Pook, W. Watts, H. T. Day, H. Parker, and M. W. Boucher, forwards. Moseley: [fift?]teen: F. J. Byrne, back; E. J. Smith, A. Rogers (captain), F. S. Hunter, and A. Colville, three-quarter backs; R. Payne and W. H. Rowlands, half-backs; T. F. Ash, F. Bennett, H. P. Eagles, B. H. Cattell, R. Challoner, S. W. Humphries, E. R. Lycett, and F. Pountney, forwards. Referee, Mr. H. S. Vassal (hon. Treasurer Rugby Union)."
The Penny Illustrated Paper and Illustrated News of 28th January 1893 briefly commented "The Celebrated Newport Fifteen were at Birmingham, playing Moseley, whom they defeated by 25 points (four goals - one dropped and three tries) to 2 (one try). A. J. Gould was in splendid form, getting over his opponents' goal-line no fewer than five times."