From the match programme:-

"Croeso i barc y Strade"

"A warm welcome to you all for this afternoon's game against Newport. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to a traditional Boxing Day match at Stradey Park against our friends from Gwent."

"Newport are not firing on all cylinders in Europe and are going through somewhat of a sticky patch. But I have no doubt they will be up for it this afternoon and I’m looking forward to a good game of rugby."

"With the uncertainty surrounding the future set up of the game in Wales at the moment, every club has a point to prove, and it augurs well for some pretty competitive games between the top sides in the premiership from now until the end of the season."

"With deadlines for the programme notes being brought forward due to the holidays, I have had to write this piece before the Ebbw Vale game, so hopefully we will have had a positive start to the domestic campaign. After today’s game we continue to focus on the domestic issue with an away game against Caerphilly and then a home match against Swansea before taking up the European gauntlet once more."

"I have to say I was delighted with the team's back to back victories over Sale. These two wins must not be underestimated as I am sure that Sale will prove to be one of the top sides in the Zurich Premiership this season. It was no mean feat to take maximum points over the side from Lancashire."

"It is a pleasure for me once again to thank all the loyal supporters at both games. The support base for Llanelli rugby club is phenomenal and on behalf of everyone at Stradey Park I thank you all sincerely."

"I hope you are all enjoying the Christmas break and I wish you all a very Happy New Year. May 2003 bring you all you wish for, including a succesful season for the Scarlets."