Newport Titans RLFC were a

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side based in the city of Newport,

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. Since 2013, they have been based at

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. They played in the Welsh Premier of the

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History

''Newport Titans RLFC'' were formed in 2004 as founder members of the new Rugby League Conference Welsh Division. The founding members found a home for the Titans at Pill Harriers RFC and appointed former international Dai Watkins as President. In their inaugural season Titans finished fourth in the table and were Welsh Shield runners-up. The Titans were close to winning the Welsh Grand Final in 2007. They won the Welsh plate in 2009 beating

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in the final. Newport Titans dropped the 'Newport' preface from their name in 2011 when they moved to Machen RF

The Titans remained here for two seasons. The "Newport" preface was again used for the Titans on their return to Newport in 201

Newport Titans have no future plans to move back out of the city.

Club honours

*Welsh Conference Shield winners 2005; runners-up 2004. *Welsh Conference finalists 2007. *Welsh Plate: 2009

History

*Record League victory: 106-16 vs. Swansea Valley May 15, 2005 (first ever 100-pointer in the Welsh Conference). *Record League defeat: 20-70 vs. Bridgend Blue Bulls July 9, 2005.

Juniors

Titans' junior teams take part in the Welsh Conference Junior League. A new U13s Junior team is looking to be set up for the 2014 season.

External links

Official Wales Rugby League website
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