Newport bounce back in style to go back to top of SRC

Newport bounced back from a previous defeat by defeating reigning Super Rygbi Cymru champions Llandovery 57-19, reclaiming top spot in the league. Centre Chay Foster-Smith scored a hat-trick as Newport ran in nine tries to three, securing their fifth win in six matches and defending the SRC Challenger Shield. Hunter Ward and Henry Palmer both scored two tries each, with Nick Thomas and Kyle Tayler-Woolston also crossing, while Will Ford added six conversions.

Elsewhere in the division, Ebbw Vale secured a 33-26 win over Aberavon behind four tries from hooker Ieuan Morris, staying close behind Newport in third place. Meanwhile, Bridgend Ravens earned a 38-33 victory against Pontypool, sealing the win with a late try from Ioan Davies in the final seconds.