Newport Gwent 28 Connacht 19

Canada coach David Clark today recalled Newport prop Rod Snow as one of seven changes to his side for what could prove a crunch Pool D showdown with Italy on Tuesday.

Veteran lock Al Charron will mark a “miracle” return from injury by captaining Canada in their opening World Cup clash against Wales.

Newport 61 Ebbw Vale 9

Classy Newport completed a Heineken Cup double over Newcastle tonight as they grounded the Falcons in unceremonious fashion at Rodney Parade.

New scrum-half signing Ofisa Tonu’u makes his debut for Newport in the club’s vital Celtic League clash against Neath at the Gnoll tomorrow (kick-off 5.30pm).

Newport have been forced to make two changes to the side originally picked for Tuesday's rearranged Heineken Cup Pool Four match at Bath.