Newcastle snatch win from Newport

Newcastle shrugged off the absence of England superstar Jonny Wilkinson to grind out a priceless Heineken Cup away win at rain-lashed Rodney Parade.

Newcastle snatch win from Newport
Sat, 23 Oct, 2004 - 16:03

FT: Newport Gwent Dragons 6 Newcastle 10

Newcastle shrugged off the absence of England superstar Jonny Wilkinson to grind out a priceless Heineken Cup away win at rain-lashed Rodney Parade.

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