1. Newport RFC is one of three main cities where British baseball is still played—the others are Cardiff and Liverpool—and the city hosts a international match every four years at Coronation Park.
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3. Newport RFC bus station was redeveloped in 2013, expanded in 2015 with the Friars Walk development, and now offering 24 stands connecting to the rest of the city, as well as Cardiff and Bristol.
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9. Newport RFC has a Skittle Alley League consisting of over 50 teams who play their league games on a Friday evening.
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12. City of Newport RFC is divided between the UK Parliamentary constituencies of Newport West and Newport East and elects one Member of Parliament in each constituency.
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15. In 1912 Newport RFC hosted the touring South Africa national team, and beat them 9 points to 3.
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16. Newport RFC was originally intended as an association football club, but was unable to find any opponents, but they managed to organise a rugby match against Cardiff RFC, and in 1875 played Cardiff in both clubs' first-ever game.
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