1989
In 1989 Newport beat Tredegar 18-6 in the first round to play Cardiff in the Round 2 and with the help of two tries by outstanding young forward Ian McKim they won 22-6. They then lost to the eventual Snelling winners Swansea in the S/F. In the other S/F, Bridgend beat Llanelli 22-12.
The final was won by Swansea who had previously won the trophy 7 years ago. It was one of the closest fought finals for some time and Swansea edged home 22-16 with Wales wing Mark Titley playing at fly-half winning the Everson trophy.
Newport team : Damien Griffiths, Anthony Evans, Byron Hayward, Nigel Callard and forwards David Waters Keiron Gregory and Ian McKim with David Pitt (rep)
Results :
Tredegar 18-6 W
Cardiff 22-6 W
Swansea 0-16 L
Cardiff 22-6 W
Swansea 0-16 L
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