In March 2017, sale of Rodney Parade to the Welsh Rugby Union was agreed following a vote of Newport RFC shareholders.

[3] The takeover was completed on 27 June 2017 and work started to install a hybrid grass pitch for the 2017–18 rugby and football season.

[12] In October 1879 Newport played Cardiff RFC in a floodlit game at Rodney Parade; the first ground to have floodlights installed in Wales.

[14] In 1963 Newport, captained by Brian Price, claimed perhaps their greatest victory by defeating New Zealand led by Wilson Whineray 3–0.

[17] After staying up, Newport then moved to full-time professionalism for the 1999–2000 season with the help of benefactor Tony Brown, who financed marquee signings including former South Africa captain Gary Teichmann.

[20] The following former players were selected for the British and Irish Lions touring squads whilst playing for Newport RFC.

The following former players captained the Wales national rugby union team whilst playing for Newport RFC.

Newport RFC Squad 2022/23[23] Props Hookers Locks Back row Scrum-halves Fly-halves Centres Wings Fullbacks