The Arms Park faithful turned out in force expecting a fitting farewell before the move to a new stadium, and the players delivered the perfect start with a try after just five minutes.
To replicate this gradual force, Prof Newman and her colleague James Waldie designed a form-fitting suit, incorporating fibres that have a "tuneable" elasticity.
"The establishment of this declaration is a fitting honor and a tribute to the extraordinary dedication and service of the department's civilian work force, " he said.