🏉 **Newport Triumphs Over Swansea in SRC Quarter-Finals!**
Newport’s head coach, Ty Morris, is buzzing after their stunning 38-21 victory against Swansea in the Super Rygbi Cymru (SRC) play-off quarter-finals! With their eyes set on defending last year’s SRC Trophy win, they’ve already secured the SRC Cup and Challenger Shield. Next up? A thrilling semi-final face-off against Ebbw Vale in a Gwent derby – a rematch of last season’s nail-biting Grand Final! 🔥
Coach Morris praised the team’s scrum work, marking it the season’s best. They’ll need that strength when heading to Eugene Cross Park, where they won decisively 44-17 back in March, snatching the Challenger Shield from the Steelmen. 🏆
Kicking off with flair, Lloyd Lewis scored a sensational try, dodging five defenders to cross the line early on. Despite some hiccups with discipline – including three yellow cards causing chaos – the team held strong. Swansea capitalised on Newport’s temporary setbacks, bringing the first half to a 7-7 tie.
Lewis dazzled again after the break, putting Newport ahead. Though Joe Westwood’s yellow card levelled the playing field briefly, Newport bounced back. Jac Lloyd’s reliable boot helped ease Newport into the lead, sealing the deal with further tries from Lucas Welch, Brogan Leary, and Morgan Williams. Swansea managed a late try, but Newport’s victory was undeniable. 🏉✨
Coach Morris emphasised discipline as key for their upcoming match, warning that they can’t afford more yellow cards as the competition heats up. Can Newport continue their winning streak and clutch another SRC Trophy? Stay tuned for more exhilarating rugby action! 🌟
Meanwhile, Ebbw Vale powered past Bridgend Ravens in their quarter-final clash, while Llandovery set up a semi-final date with Cardiff after a tight win over RGC. It’s shaping up to be an epic showdown in the SRC semi-finals! 🙌
🎉 Go Newport, go Black and Ambers! #Rugby #SRC #NewportWins #GameOn