From the match programme:-
"NOTES"
"Newport are the rugby team of the season and although their unbeaten record was broken recently, interest in their visit remains unabated. Their record for this season is P. 35, W. 33, D. 1. L. 1 - Points 498 to 106 - a testimony to the strength of their team. Gloucester were unlucky in losing 0 - 6 at Newport this season and the results in the four previous seasons were:"
"1946/7 At Newport 0 - 3. At Newport (transferred) 0 - 14
1947/8 At Gloucester 7 - 3. ,. 3 - 6
1948/9 At Newport 6 - 16. At Gloucester 6 - 3
1949/50 „ 0 - 11. „ 3 - 3 "
"The Final of the North Gloucestershire Combination Senior Cup, Coney Hill v. Spartans, will be played at Kingsholm on Thursday, April 19th at 6-15 p.m."
"The Trustees of the GLOUCESTER RUGBY MEMORIAL FUND thank their many patrons for their loyal support throughout the season by the purchase of these programmes, the proceeds of which are devoted to the Fund. The weather has been the cause of a drop in receipts from previous years, but a bumper sale to-day will help to make up some of the deficit. The Trustees will welcome any Donations, large or small, sent o/o. Mr. A. Hudson, Northgate Street, Gloucester."