WRU Concessions Appease Newport Shareholders Ahead Of EGM

Newport RFC chairman, Will Godfrey has told the South Wales Argus that concessions made by the Welsh Rugby Union over the purchase of Newport’s historic home at Rodney Parade represent an “attractive solution” for Black and Ambers supporters ahead of the club’s shareholders vote next Tuesday. The governing body have proposed a deal to take over Newport Gwent Dragons and Rodney Parade but it needs the approval of 75 per cent of Newport RFC shareholders. The governing body agreed to re-evaluate the deal and will now allow the Black and Ambers to use the David Watkins Suite on matchdays to raise …