Jones kicks for glory as Vale turn the tables on their hosts

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■By JAY BAYFORD
RHYS Jones broke Newport hearts as his late drop goal earned Ebbw Vale a thrilling victory in the derby.
Matt O’Brien had notched 19 points as the Black and Ambers looked set for another victory over the Steelmen – their fifth in a row – but Jones, who claimed 14 points himself, snatched victory at the death.
O’Brien kicked things off with a penalty on four minutes, but Jones replied 80 seconds later with a kick from the tee himself. Home skipper Rhys Jenkins collected Kyle Tayler’s pass to bag the game’s opening try, with O’Br...

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