Newport v Merthyr at Newport Stadium

This Saturday Newport RFC will take on Merthyr in the Indigo Welsh Premiership cup at Newport Stadium, Spytty. The match kicks off at 1430 and we hope to see as many Black & Amber supporters there as possible for a traditional Saturday afternoon fixture against a great side.

Newport Stadium has loads of free parking and can be reached just off the Southern Distributor Road in South East Newport. Tap NP19 4PT into your SatNav to find us. Club sponsors Newport Bus provide a regular service past the stadium including a No.43 that leaves the bus station at 1333 and another returning to the city centre at 1626, Newport Season ticket holders can travel for free on Newport Bus on match days. Alternatively why not try the new Fflecsi service that Newport Bus are running. It’s quick, cheap and convenient.

Match tickets cost just £12 for adults and £8 for seniors. All children 16 and under can come in for free! We can also buy a season ticket on the gate. They are great value.

Newport Stadium has an 1100 seater stand, so plenty of room for everyone to sit and enjoy the match out of the weather and the good people of Friends of Newport Rugby will be running a kiosk selling beers, tea, coffee, soft drinks, rolls and snacks. Pop along and see what they have to offer!

Newport Cricket Club is adjacent to the stadium and they will be open to welcome supporters both before and after the match. Please call in to their lovely clubhouse and enjoy a drink in the excellent facility.

This is our first ever match at Newport Stadium and we would like to thank the staff of Newport Stadium and Newport Live for making us most welcome in their excellent facility.

A further announcement regarding other fixtures will follow.