Newport

:For other Newports, see Newport (disambiguation).

Sport

The city has a formidable sporting reputation, owed mainly to the exploits of the world-famous Newport Rugby Club. One of the few clubs to have beaten all the major southern hemispere touring sides, they were the only side to beat the Invincible All Blacks of 1962 - 63. Amongst the names associated with the club are Arthur 'Monkey' Gould, the first Rugby Union superstar, and David Watkins, the only man to have captained Great Britain at Rugby Union and Rugby League.

Related Topics:
Newport Rugby Club - Arthur 'Monkey' Gould - David Watkins - Rugby Union - Rugby League

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Newport also has a famous (association) football club, Newport County: although currently a non-league club, it has an enviable reputation in Welsh football, having continually provided many non-league international players. Newport also has a speedway track and is home to one of the few indoor velodromes in Britain.

Related Topics:
Newport County - Speedway - Velodrome

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