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10 November 2019

Newport 22 Bridgend 0
Ravens’ wings clipped as Newport ease home
By GARETH JONES
BRIDGEND conceded two tries while down to 14 men and had to play much of the second half without No.8 Iestyn Merriman, after he was sent-off for illegal use of an elbow.
It meant that Newport were able to move up to fourth place in the Indigo Group Premiership with a comprehensive home win that included four tries.
The Black & Ambers raced into a ten-point lead in as many minutes thanks to full-back David Richards for the first try and Jon Morris for the second.
Bridgend lost prop Cai Lewis to the sin...

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