Clevedon 32 Burnham-on-Sea 17
13th October 2025
After last week's leaning contest, this game was the complete opposite.
The scrummages were full-bore and ferocious from the start. Clevedon dominated the early scrums and after a strong nudge fifteen yards out they scored a great try through veteran scrum half, Joe Williams after four minutes.
Burnham-on-Sea, joining the league this season from Counties 1, didn't think much of that start from Clevedon and four minutes later scored a try of their own to level the scores.
With play from both sides having an attacking intent this game was one for the highlight reel. Play ebbed back and forth with Clevedon increasing their scoreline through the ever-impressive centre Tom Maton and winger Alfie Harrison.
Of course there were mistakes from both sides, caused by the uncompromising defence and relentless pace of the game but this just added to the excitement of a closely fought game.
Near the half time whistle, BOS-RFC scored a converted try to cut Clevedon's lead to 5 points. A penalty from Sol Scrace, shortly afterwards, made the score 20-12 at the break.
The second half began with BOS-RFC kicking a penalty taking their tally to 15 points and only 5 points behind. That was the last of their scoring though, no matter how hard they tried, as Clevedon began to tighten things up despite a two yellow card disadvantage.
Impressively, Clevedon scored two more tries through player-coach Nick Carpenter-Brooks, after a fab break by Alfie, and a proper forwards try through veteran second row-prop, Ollie Jones.
Stoppages and injuries meant this game finished a wee bit late, but as it was one of those games you didn't want to stop, it was alright as the first pint tasted even better!
MOTM William "Trolly" Trollope didn't think so, he would've liked it to finish earlier so he could slink on home to a nice, warm, bubbly, fragrant bath before getting into his pymmies for an early night. Keep it going trolly!
Next week, Clevedon are away to Avon for a 15:00 kick off, while the Saxons are at home to Winscombe II.