By BAZ JOHNSON

Dings Crusaders... 14 Newport................... 17
FIRST half scrum half Tom Wood made his mark early. Consistent from the breakdown and keen to play attacking rugby, but Dings couldn’t find a way through the Newport defence.
Charlie Taylor was the defensive line as he repelled attack after attack from the Newport forwards. A penalty for a high tackle and the subsequent lineout saw Newport in for the first try of the match through Henry Palmer, converted by Carwyn Penny. Next, a darting run from No. 9 Steve Plummer, offloading to Harry Hone running in from the...