David Watkins had his first season as captain in 1964-65 and saw his side break several records. The 716pts scored was a record and Ray Cheney scored 224pts to beat his own record of 171pts set the previous season. 33 wins and a draw from 45 matches played was good but would probably have been better but for the fact that Wales called on so many of their players. No other side made anything like the contribution that Newport did to help Wales win the Triple Crown. David Watkins, Brian Price, Stuart Watkins, Dick Uzzell and Bill Morris were all called upon.

In September Newport suffered heavy defeats at home to Neath and at Swansea but then won their next 18 matches including taking Cardiff's home record. Gordon Britton making his comeback after 18 months was the first player of the season to cross Cardiff's line. During Newport's winning run they also managed to win at Bristol while fielding 9 reserves because of trial and Wales calls. Towards the end of Newport's winning run, John Mantle decided to turn pro with St Helens Rugby League. Vice captain Bob Prosser played on with a reccurrence of a finger injury missing only 2 matches.

Peter Rees scored 22 tries and Stuart Watkins 19 tries. Bob Prosser (43) and Ray Cheney (41) led the appearances. David Watkins also led his side to their 8th Welsh Sevens Championship in 12 tournaments.

September 1964 saw Rodney Parade host the joint Glamorgan/Monmouthshire side play the touring Fijians.