9. Short Debate: Sport in Newport: Supporting community sport clubs and events in the city

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:39 pm on 2 March 2022.

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Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour 5:39, 2 March 2022

Diolch, Llywydd. Llywydd, in 1963, almost 60 years ago, Newport Rugby Football Club entertained the All Blacks at Rodney Parade. And against the odds, Bryn Meredith's side who, up to that point, had been in indifferent form, beat a New Zealand team regarded as one of the best of its generation. Still to this day the game is talked about, and I'm sure it will be on the minds of many when they attend the Newport Rugby Football Club hall of fame dinner later this month. That history I think is indicative that Newport has a very proud sporting history and, I am sure, a very bright and positive sporting future as well.