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Rugby Club coach Bloor nominated to national award
Newtown Rugby Club officials have urged fans and the community to throw their support behind coach Darren Bloor.
1 day ago
NewsSport
New Saints hit seven in Welsh Cup mauling of Newtown
The New Saints progressed to the quarter-finals of the JD Welsh Cup on Saturday afternoon with an emphatic 7-0 victory over Newtown at Park Hall Stadium.
2 months ago
Sport
Honours shared as Newtown dig deep against Connah's Quay
The Robins were treated with a standing ovation after claiming a richly deserved point at home to Connah's Quay Nomads this afternoon.
2 months ago
Sport
End of year derby as Newtown gear up for Aberystwyth test
Newtown AFC manager Chris Hughes has backed his side to end 2022 on a high against Aberystwyth Town on Friday.
3 months ago
Sport
Newtown slump continues as Jones howler gifts Bala Town victory
Newtown AFC endured a night to forget as Bala Town returned home with three points in the JD Cymru Premier tonight.
6 months ago
Sport
Anthony inspires Newtown win
Wins for Newtown and Montgomery but Llanidloes suffer defeat
6 months ago
Sport
Robert Page signs new four-year Wales contract ahead of World Cup
Robert Page has signed a new four-year contract as Wales manager.
6 months ago
Sport
Newtown U15 cricket team are now Shropshire champions
Newtown U15 Cricket Team have been crowned Shropshire champions after tough games against Whitchurch and Wolverhampton.
6 months ago
Sport
Williams targets third successive European adventure with Newtown
Aaron Williams has targeted a return to Europe for Newtown next summer.
6 months ago
Sport
Newtown survive tense finale to seal first win of the season
NEWTOWN kickstarted their JD Cymru Premier campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win at home to Caernarfon Town tonight.
7 months ago
NewsSport
Newtown Cricket Club to mark 175th anniversary with special match
NEWTOWN Cricket Club will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Sunday.
7 months ago
NewsSport
Results and fixtures
Friday night’s football results round-up and Saturday fixtures.
7 months ago
Sport
Costall on target for Britain as Newtown teenager sets sights on Wales success
Megan Costall represented Great Britain in the first leg of the European Archery Youth Cup in Romania last month.
7 months ago
NewsSport
Simmonds stars as Newtown crash to home defeat against Flint
NEWTOWN could have few complaints after slumping to a 2-0 defeat at home to Flint Town United in the JD Cymru Premier tonight.
7 months ago
Sport
Senedd Committee calls for new national approach to sports participation
A radical rethink is needed to help people in the most disadvantaged areas of Wales take part in sport and physical activities.
7 months ago
NewsSport
Grassroots team has to find a new home
Local grassroots junior football team Newtown Whitestars have bene told they can no longer use facilities at Latham Park, home of Newtown AFC.
7 months ago
NewsSport
New Saints denied as 10 man Newtown hold firm for a point
TEN man Newtown dug deep to frustrate TNS under the blazing Powys sun on the opening day of the season at Latham Park today.
7 months ago
Sport
Newtown bid to open season on a high at home to TNS
NEWTOWN manager Chris Hughes is relishing the chance to lock horns with newly appointed TNS manager Craig Harrison.
7 months ago
Sport
Go and watch the Robins for just a fiver!
Newtown AFC introduce a 'football for a fiver' scheme as the cost of living bites
7 months ago
NewsSport
Football results round-up
All the weekend’s football results involving local clubs
7 months ago
Sport
Pitch invaders face automatic bans as football authorities clamp down on crowd trouble
Pitch invaders at Premier League and English Football League matches will receive an automatic club ban under new measures to tackle increased anti-social behaviour among fans.
8 months ago
Sport
Uphill task ahead for Robins
Newtown face a massive uphill challenge if they are to make further progress in the Europa Conference after crashing 4-1 in Slovakia tonight.
8 months ago
Sport
Robins take on strong Slovakians in massive Euro match
It’s another massive night in Europe for Newtown Football Club as they prepare to take on FC Spartak Trnava in the Europa Conference League 2nd Qualifying Round
8 months ago
Sport
Newtown maintain promotion pressure
Newtown remain in touch with the top two of the MSG Shropshire Division One after a six-wicket victory over Alberbury.
8 months ago
Sport
S4C to show every one of Wales’ World Cup games live
S4C have said that they will show every one of Wales’ World Cup games live and in the Welsh language
8 months ago
NewsSport
Cricket match honours memory of James Corfield
A cricket match between two secondary schools was held on to honour teenager and young farmer James Corfield during the leading up to the fifth anniversary of his tragic death.
8 months ago
NewsSport
Robins win Euro penalty shoot-out
Newtown won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to go through to the second qualifying round of the European Conference League after a nerve-jangling win over HB Torshavn tonight.
8 months ago
Sport
Hughes says Robins can do it
Newtown will be looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit when they take on HB Torshavn at Park Hall, Oswestry in the European Conference League on Thursday night.
8 months ago
Sport
Robins still in with Euro chance
Disciplined performance keeps Newtown in hunt for more Euro glory
8 months ago
Sport
Newtown slip to defeat against Torshavn in UEFA Conference first leg
NEWTOWN'S Europan adventure began with a battling display in the Faroes tonight.
8 months ago
NewsSport
Newtown to welcome TNS for JD Cymru Premier opener
NEWTOWN will open their JD Cymru Premier season with a home derby clash against TNS on Saturday, August 13.
9 months ago
Sport
Newtown off to the Faroe Islands
Newtown will face a team from the Faroe Islands for their European adventure next month.
9 months ago
Sport
Newtown crossfit stars ready for Ragnarok Games challenge
MEMBERS of a Newtown gym will be competing in the finals of a prestigious crossfit competition later this month.
9 months ago
NewsSport
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