History
In 1875 the Newport Athletic Club was created, and two years later they secured the use of land at Rodney Parade from Lord Tredegar for their cricket, tennis, rugby and athletics teams. Monmouthshire County Cricket Club played at Rodney Parade from 1901 to 1934.
The cricket ground which was on the site no longer exists as the land was sold and the new Maindee primary school was built on the site. Newport Cricket Club relocated to Newport International Sports Village.
In May 2012 it was agreed that Newport County football club would relocate from Newport Stadium and play its home fixtures at Rodney Parade in an initial three-year deal, the first time that the stadium would host association football matches on a regular basis. In February 2013 Newport County agreed a further 10-year lease to play at Rodney Parade.
In April 2013 Newport Athletic Bowls Club relocated from Rodney Parade to Caerleon.
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