Opening Hours
18th February 2025
Week Commencing 17th February
Monday and Tuesday closed.
Wednesday 7-11pm
Thursday 7-11pm
Friday 7-11pm
Saturday 1pm - 11.30pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm
Please note that on Friday from 7pm until 11pm there is a private function in Club House. The skittle alley will be open for members to enjoy their usual Friday night sustenance.
Presentation Evening 2025
18th February 2025
Let us Celebrate!
Join us on Friday, May 16th to celebrate the season at our annual Presentation Evening and Dinner Dance.
This year we will be hosting the event at Clevedon Hall starting at 18:30 until midnight.
Tickets are available from the Rugby Club, please see Emma to get yours.
Clevedon 36 Oldfield Old Boys 12
18th February 2025
Having to transfer the game to the Swiss Valley Stadium at Clevedon School used to be an advantage, but no longer. Transferring players, ropes, flags, post protectors and other playing paraphernalia, in the moist conditions, saps the resolve of even the hardiest club stalwart.
It also doesn't encourage the usual support, despite the change of venue being well advertise on socials and websites, which means the pre-match bar takings suffer alongside the pre-match chit chat.
Roll on the dry weather.
It was an advantage back in the day when most of the team played their school rugby there, but this team contains only a handful (if that) who have played on it regularly.
Consequently, coffin corner was never used in the second half when Clevedon were playing towards Posset. This would help explain why Oldfield won the second half 12-7. It could also have been because Clevedon had build up 31-0 lead in the first and went to sleep, but it's more likely a combination of both and the fact that Oldfield played a lot better than they did in the first.
A mention must go to try scorer Alfie Parsons who had the dubious honour of winning the MOTM award, and the Richard of the day gold lame top for referee backchat, which resulted in a halfway penalty after Oldfield had scored their second try. Two quick pints was his punishment!
Next week, the firsts are resting while the Saxons are playing Keynsham seconds at home, 14:30 kick off.
16th January 2025
Funeral arrangements announced
Phil's funeral will be held on Thursday, 27th February at 12 o'clock at Kingston Seymour Church, then afterwards at Backwell Village Club.
Phil Whiteway a former player has sadly passed away. Phil was a top bloke and I was lucky enough to have played alongside him.
Phil was one of life's chucklers and was a stalwart of the club for a long time, always enjoying the fun and frolics that went on back when.
Rest in peace, Phil.
--First Team Selection
15th February 2025, 09:36
Away to N&B
Please note that this game has been moved to Clevedon School due to a Vale pitch that refuses to stay dry!
The kick off is still at 14:30 (2:30 pm) and parking can be found in the school grounds, a short walk from the far pitches.
See you there and afterwards back at the clubhouse.
The Saxons have no game this weekend.
Six Nations 2025
9th February 2025
Round Two Results
The leader board has changed dramatically this week with Phil From P.A. Fencing leading a pack of 30 with six correct predictions.
Edith's 15 minutes of fame is no more as she's dropped way down to 128. Go Edie!
The results can be found here or from the image.
Cheers, Weave & Crunch
Cup updates
10th February 2025
Somerset Vase and Papa John's
Clevedon will be playing Counties 2, Yeovil RFC on Thursday, 13th March under lights in the semi-final of the Somerset Vase. The neutral venue is still unknown.
Once the league season is over, Clevedon are scheduled to play Bristol Saracens in the Papa John's Counties 2 Plate competition, away on Saturday, 12th April. KO TBD.
On the same date, Clevedon vets will host Shotton Steel RFC who are touring from Flintshire.
Clevedon 55 Wells 0
10th February 2025
Another 50 pointer
With the Italy Wales game kicking off at the same time, the crowd was sparse, but enthusiastic.
Lewis O'Brien started the scoring from a close range scrum and screwed his face up in wild delight as his score saw the start of another Clevedon try fest.
Tries came a regular intervals and the scoreboard minders had a hard job keeping up at one stage. They muddled through until the final whistle, which went 10 minutes early. There was an injury to a Wells player who was still laying prone on the ground, as the play went on around him. 'Elf 'n Safetee took over and that was that. Game over.
The early end allowed those cold and steadfast supporters to watch the end of the international in the bar, where it was warm and cosy.
A welcome end to a another Clevedon home win.
Next week, Clevedon's visitors are Oldfield Old Boys who were victorious on their home ground earlier in the season and will be looking to do the double. The Clevedon team will have other ideas!
Kick off time TBD.
N&B II 7 Clevedon 50
5th February 2025
No dramas this week!
Clevedon fielded four of last years colts and the first set of twins in the front row for quite a few number of years.
The Wilson brothers, Andy and Chris (or is it Chris and Andy?), supported by their whole family it seemed, took up two thirds of the front row, just like Alan and Simon Dunn did all those years ago.
They ran around like rabbits, closely followed by Vince Hale and debutant scrum half Keanu Ballard aka "Neo". They all kept the more established team mates playing at a higher tempo than normally would be the case!
Consquently, Clevedon slowly racked up the points to win in front of a large home crowd and those that had ventured out of Clevedon.
Clevedon have Wells at home this week for an early kick off (TBD) and the club will run a pre-match "Le Crunch" happy hour with reduced prices.
Visit and find out why it's the place to watch rugby in Clevedon.
Six Nations 2025
2nd February 2025
Round One Results
Thank you to everyone that has entered this year's Six Nations prediction competition.
After typing in 241 prediction entries, we can reveal that there are 135 people with all three results correct so far - are you one of them?
The positions have been determined, firstly by the number of wins and secondly by the individual tie-breaker points difference that is closest to the running tie-breaker total.
Edith McVeigh obviously wanted her fifteen minutes of fame as she's predicted a very low scoring competition this year and could be the winner if the remaining 12 matches have a combined score of 23 points each. Go Edie!
If you have any queries or think your entry is incorrect, please make yourself known to us and we'll endeavour to sort it out.
The results can be found here or from the image.
Cheers, Weave & Crunch
First Team Selection
31st January 2025
Away to N&B
Please note that it's a 14:15 kick off this week away to Nailsea & Backwell, aka "The Ravens".
This week's youthful lineup highlights the talent that has come from the colts and is a sure sign that the Youth section is flourishing.
Hopefully, the young'uns won't notice the sloping pitch and will run around like rabbits, causing mayhem!
See you there.
The second team game has been postponed and the rearranged game will await sunnier and drier conditions.
Avon 25 Clevedon 24
28th January 2025
Another cracking game Grommit!
This was a another game where Clevedon had a decent lead at half time and were looking good for the win. Unfortunately, it didn't work like that.
Avon had other ideas and never gave up despite Clevedon's relentless attacks. IF Clevedon had taken their clear cut chances when they were given them, it could've been a very different result.
As we all know, Ifs, buts and maybes don't win matches, so completing the chances offered in future games will help to relieve the tension.
Leaving it until the final minute to beat Minehead last week and leaving it until the final minute to lose to Avon this week is nerve-jangling stuff , for everybody!
Clevedon will be working hard in training to take those chances before playing Nailsea & Backwell away this week.
Clevedon rolled back the years by including veteran Mike Lowis in the centre, who added his usual bite to proceedings. He held up well for an old 'un and completed the 80 minutes, winning the coveted dirty gold lame shirt for his efforts.
Clevedon 35 Minehead 32
20th January 2025
A cracking game Grommit!
For the large majority of the first half, Clevedon were in Minehead's half, wracking up 28 points in the process. They allowed Minehead just two visits into their half, which gave the visitors 10 points for a half time score of 28-10.
The second half was a complete mirror of the first as Minehead scored 22 unanswered points. It wasn't until the final two minutes of the match that Clevedon trundled over a close range scrum for the winning score. Cue mayhem!
To most observers it looked like Clevedon had chucked away an 18 point first half lead and were resigned to discussing how it got away from them. Fortunately, Clevedon found a way out of their mess and were rewarded with a very good win against a very good Minehead side.
This was one of, if not, the best game of the season so far and with third place Avon up next week, Clevedon will look to continue their resilient and defiant attitude on the road.
Sanix World Youth Games
23rd January 2025
Excitement is buzzing
Excitement is buzzing in Clevedon as two of its talented Colts have been selected to represent SGS at the prestigious Sanix World Youth Games. Read the story here.
Clevedon v Minehead
17th January 2025
Something to look forward to...
The Vale will host Minehead Barbarians on Saturday, 18th January for a 14:30 kick off.
Clevedon will have ideas that they need to inflict an away defeat on the visitors after losing so ignominiously earlier in the season.
With the home pitch promising to be in decent nick, after this bout of drying weather, Clevedon will have plenty of home support to urge them on.
Emma's kitchen will be open for a pre-match snack to go with your pre-match pint, so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy both.
See you there.
200 Club Draw
16th January 2025
The winners are...
Please arrange payment of prizes by contacting Cruncher Crane or Jim McVeigh.
Clevedon 36 St Bernadettes 5
7th January 2025
A steady home win
With the seconds also at home against Gordano, the first team support was dwarfed by those watching the local derby on pitch 2!
All the noise came from the Gordano supporters. Their team ended convincing winners when Clevedon seconds ran out of replacements and, for a part of the game, played with only 14 men. Nevermind, the youthful and energetic youngsters that were in the side gained valuable local derby experience.
Meanwhile, the firsts dominated territory on pitch 1 to such an extent that it felt like a land grab from the wild west. Despite this first half advantage, Clevedon found it hard work to break down the resolute Bernadette's defence.
Through a series of defensive errors, Clevedon allowed the visitors to get into their 22 and score a very good forwards try just before the break.
The second half saw Clevedon improve their score by 12 points. The whole game was disrupted by yellow cards, which ended at two apiece.
For once, despite the inclement weather, "The Vale" held up and produced a firm and very playable surface. Other games in the league weren't so lucky and were postponed.
The game ended in very dark and gloomy conditions. The refs bright orange shirt being the only colour on view. An hour after the game saw the sleet and snow move in and the walk home after a few celebratory pints was challenging to say the least!
Next week, Clevedon firsts are away to table-toppers Midsomer Norton, in what will be an almighty tussle upon the Mendips. The kick will be at 14:30.
The seconds entertain table-toppers Keynsham seconds at home, for a 14:30 kick off.
Clevedon Lineups
4th January 2025
Bosley starts on the bench
A mistake by the club Instagram operatives has veteran Blaise Bosley in the starting XV against St Bernadettes AND sitting on the bench?. He's good but, and even he would admit it, not that good!
He'll be benching and Alex Giltrow will start. Blaise will no doubt use his experience late on in a 20 minute cameo, which is always worth waiting for.
The sharp eyed amongst you will also notice that Chris Wilson is playing in both games. The truth is out there - get down to The Vale to find out where he will playing.
On pitch 2 (as we've got call it now, by order of Arthur Nichols!) the seconds are hosting Gordano seconds.
Both games kick off at 14:30. See you there.