Newport...................33 Pontypridd.............. 16 O’Brien third all-time Black & Ambers By ROB COLE

PONTYPRIDD’S plight continued as they lost their third game in a row to remain in the bottom three. Despite taking the lead with an early penalty from Matt Bancroft, they only kept their noses in front for a short period. Once Newport got motoring, they took control. Dan Hill barged his way over for the opening try and Matt O’brien added the extras. O’Brien ended up with 13 points on the night and moved into third place on the club’s al...