He played Sheffield Shield cricket for South Australia as a wicket-keeper and toured England with the Australian Test team in 1905.

His highest score of 77 was made on the Adelaide Oval, in a 106 run ninth wicket partnership with spinner Robert Rees.

[3] Up until 1904, when he retired from lacrosse, Newland represented South Australia in the sport and was earlier a leading player for Adelaide University.

While in the United Kingdom he played in 10 first-class matches with the Australian team, but could only score 67 runs at 9.57 and effect 13 dismissals.

[7] His disappointing performances may have been as a result of an eye injury he received during the trip over, which was bad enough that he had to see an oculist in London.