Congratulations to John Murphy who has won this years Six Nations club fund raising competition with a 13 from 15 record. He narrowly beat Roger Gazzard, also 13 for 15, by 40 points difference.
The other four prize winners all had a 12 from 15 record with their chosen points total deciding their positions.
The £252 in the prize fund will be split as follows:
John Murphy - £75
Roger Gazzard - £55
Nigel Jones (Imps) - £45
Linda Howard. - £35
Belinda - Oak £25
Jane Bently Green - £15
At the discretion of the organisers, the £2 wooden spoon prize goes to Sizzler's Spoons and not Sad Singe who was obviously hoping every game would be a draw 😉
All prize monies will be forwarded at the earliest opportunity.
The remaining money will boost club funds, so thank you to everyone who entered this year, in what was an eventful competition.
Cheers, Weave & Crunch
Clevedon v. Avon
13th March 2026
Avon concede the match
Clevedon's First XV have been given a home walkover by Avon, who couldn't raise a side, not even for a friendly.
Clevedon get the five points and stay second with the points difference gap increasing for Burnham.
It'll be one game in eight weeks by the time Clevedon play St. Bernadettes on the 21st and not one game at home in all that time!
Anyway, put your disappointment on hold and get down to the club for an exciting conclusion to the Six Nations and do your bit for the bar takings.
Clevedon Saxons 32 Old Reds III 19
9th March 2026
Saxons Manager John MaGuigan - Tucking into the Cheese & Biscuits
On a damp and grey Saturday afternoon Clevedon Saxons where looking to record their first win of the year, writes Neil Tucker.
After several very close games in 2026 that elusive victory still evaded them.
Unfortunately, Olds Reds were unable to raise a front row so the game itself was already won but the Saxons still went into battle full of gusto and in confident mood.
The early exchanges were even but Clevedon soon took the lead through their very own Flamed Haired Assassin Ed Ryder Smith who ghosted over for the first try, sadly no conversion.
Old Reds soon rallied the troops and levelled the score at 5-5 so it was game on.
Clevedon soon found their groove and it was that man Ryder-Smith again who broke through the rear guard of Old Reds to score his second try after some fine work from the Clevedon back line.
Now this is when the game turned into a see-saw game. We score, they score etc... etc... much to the frustration of the Clevedon management and coaching staff but some choice and elaborate words from the touch line seemed to do the trick and it wasn't long before Charlie Andrews glided over for the third Clevedon try.
Now Clevedon were cooking on gas. Jack Davey gathered a kick from Joey Tucker to race in (not under the posts) and then that man Charlie Andrews raced over for his second try, unfortunately no one had bought their kicking boots so the extras went begging.
Old Reds were not out of the battle and scored a further two more tries, which meant they were getting very close to the Clevedon score, so it was time to step up, and step up they did, shutting down any Old Reds attack and limiting them to just the three tries with the final say going to Clevedon. It was that man again, our Ginger Prince Ed Ryder-Smith who fittingly rounded off the game with another fine try, which this time was converted by the pocket rocket Matt Northcott.
A fine yet, disjointed performance by the Saxons but it was the win they wanted and it was the win they got, with a man of the match performance from ERS.
The win was celebrated in the clubhouse with a post match grazing board of cold meats, a variety of cheeses and a fine selection of crackers with a special coaches drink for all the scorers; who knew a shot of vinegar would be winners drink !!!
Neil Tucker Part-time raconteur and wit.
Six Nations 2026
Round 4
9th March 2026
Six Nations Round 4 Results
All change at the top with John Murphy (11 from 12) now looking down at the previous table toppers with last round's topper, Linda Howard down to fifth.
As you see, he correctly predicted that Scotland would beat France and Italy would beat England for the first time - clairvoyant or what?
Next week's results could see a change at the top and in the first six prize winning positions.
Are Wales going to beat Italy? Will England turn their bad form around and will Scotland win the triple Crown and the championship?
Check back next week to find out.
Castle Cary 5 Clevedon 58
1st March 2026
Alan Crane: Ozzy James scores his second try
Clevedon came out of hibernation to play their first game in 5 weeks and within 2 minutes were notching up their first try through Brian Largenton, unfortunately missed by the tardy photographer.
Ozzy James was next on the score sheet 3 minutes later and the aforementioned photographer just managed to snap Ozzy on his triumphant run back to his own half. His first try for Clevedon in 10 years.
With several younger players departing for their gap years, Clevedon displayed an impressive cohesion in the backline and looked very slick indeed, creating all sorts of mayhem.
Clevedon got their try bonus point (one each for Guy Prideaux and Charlie Tucker) after 16 minutes, scored one more (Ethan Thomas) on the half hour and then remained scoreless for the next twenty.
The last 10 minutes of the first half was all Castle Cary who tried everything but couldn't thwart the strong Clevedon defence.
After the break it was a different story as Castle Cary started with a lot more intent and deserved their only try after 42 minutes. Clevedon's half time chit chat didn't do the magic that it usually does as they fell into a sort of "we've got this game won mode" but after that Cary score, Clevedon reverted to type, scoring through Ed Ryder after 50 minutes.
Ed Ryder on his way to a penalty try
A bizarre penalty try was awarded to Clevedon 5 minutes later for "ungentlemanly conduct". Ryder was five yards out and would've barged his way over but a call from the Castle Cary scrum half meant that he passed the ball to the opposition instead. The ref wasn't happy and Clevedon were awarded the 7 points.
The next two tries came from Ozzy James (MOTM) scorching down the wing, breaking tackles willy nilly and generally enjoying himself. A far cry from his first return match played during the Ingrid storm mayhem at Burnham.
The last word was from Brian Largenton who finished the game off as he started with one of his trade mark tries.
Overall, the five week break helped Clevedon on the injury front, but unfortunately they picked up some more. Cal Fear had a very nasty gash on his knee from a stone in the pitch, Blaise Bosley sustained a friendly fire stud in the eye and Dave Downey damaged his shoulder. With a two week break (Rebels were due) until Clevedon play Avon at home, there's some hope they'll recover in time.
Someone's having a laugh!
A good return to form for Clevedon, which leaves them still in second place, 6 points behind B-o-S with a game in hand and with only 6 games left it's gonna be tight at the top.
Six Nations 2026
Round 3
22nd February 2026
Six Nations Round 3 Results
All hail leader Linda Howard who is the only one in the competition with an impressive 9 from 9 record, and looks on course to seal the deal. The other five places (top 6 win a prize) are up for grabs as you'll see if you analyse the table for yourself.
Castle Cary v. Clevedon
27th February 2026
Matchday Squad - Castle Cary
Clevedon's First XV are away to Castle Cary for a 14:30 kick off.
When this game starts, it will have been five weeks since they last played due to scheduled blank weekends, waterlogged pitches(1) and walkovers(2). At least the enforced rest will have helped on the injury recovery front after that attritional game at Burnham-on-Sea.
Unfortunately, the Saxons away game at Bristol Harlequins has been postponed. The Colts are away to Chard on Sunday.
200 Club Draw
27th February 2026
The winners are...
January 2026
£50 Jo Malpass
£25 Rich House
£25 Tom Thie
February 2026
£50 Zena Summerell
£25 Edith McVeigh
£25 Phil Payne
Pick your number to enter the March draw!
Please arrange payment of prizes by contacting Jim McVeigh or Cruncher Crane.
Six Nations 2026
Round 3
22nd February 2026
Six Nations Round 3 Results
All hail leader Linda Howard who is the only one in the competition with an impressive 9 from 9 record, and looks on course to seal the deal. The other five places (top 6 win a prize) are up for grabs as you'll see if you analyse the table for yourself.
St Bernadette's concede
Somerset County Vase
18th February 2026
2015 - 2016 : Where's Wally?
St. Bernadette's have conceded the Somerset County Vase quarter final that was due to be played under lights at Fulford Road this Friday (20th).
Clevedon now progress to the semi-final against either Burnham-on-Sea or Combe down, who play their match this weekend.
This means that Clevedon will have gone five weeks without a game by the time they play Castle Cary away on the 28th February.
With all the weather disruption and the postponed matches causing mayhem throughout the leagues, Rebels Rugby have quietly their abandoned their efforts in this Counties 2 league. Any results and points difference that may or may not have been acquired have been discarded. This is now an eleven team league.
We wish them luck for the future.
Six Nations 2026
Round 2
15th February 2026
Six Nations Round 2 Results
After the completion of round 2 this afternoon there are only seven people left with all six results correct.
Top of the leaderboard is Southmead born Welshman, Bob Thomas who has clearly decided to choose with his head and not his heart!
If Ireland and Wales both win next week, there will be only two people with a full house, providing France beat Italy next Sunday.
Factoid: Scotland were not the bookies favourite to beat England with only 41 out of 252 entrants expecting them to do so, or 16.269% for you statos out there!
More excitement next week.
Six Nations 2026
Round 1
8th February 2026
Six Nations Round 1 Results
Round 1 has been completed and for over 200 entrants it didn't go too well with most of them choosing Scotland over Italy.
As it was, only 48 people have got the 3 wins and will be looking forward to continuing their winning streak next week. The most unlikely entry in that top 48 is Finn Wilkinson...
...because he's a dog and a very clever one at that!
Thanks for entering everyone.
Nostalgia Time
3rd February 2026
Nick Carpenter Championship debut for Bristol
Clevedon player-coach Nick Carpenter-Brooks is back at The Vale ten years after he made his Championship debut for Bristol and what an influence he's had on Clevedon's performances this season.
He's a modest chap and wouldn't brag about his playing past, so please listen to his 2015 post-match interview on the Bristol YouTube site here.
Nick Carpenter at Cornish Pirates
A month later he was playing for Bristol down in Penzance against the Cornish Pirates alongside an up and coming Ellis Genge. His centre partner was Gavin Henson who back in the day was more affectionately referred to as Mr Charlotte Church!
Clevedon 1st XV were gameless this Saturday as Keynsham seconds cried off and conceded a home walk over. This means that Clevedon were awarded 5 points for a win and leap to the top of the table by 4 points without breaking sweat.
Clevedon Colts won a highly entertaining match despite the very muddy and soggy conditions at The Park.
Yatton scored first playing down the slope and it was a cracker of a backline move - slick handling all the way to the winger who touched down under the posts for a 7-0 lead after ten minutes or so.
Shortly after that, Clevedon Colts, through their dominant forwards, scored their own converted try for a 7-7 scoreline. Just before the end of the first half, despite a yellow card, they scored again with a lovely blindside move in the top lefthand corner for a deserved 7-12 lead.
The second half was attritional as both sides got close but couldn't hang on the ball. The penalty count increased and took its toll and it was from a penalty kick to touch that Clevedon score their third try. The resulting lineout drive and some intense forward work enabled Clevedon Colts to increase their lead to 7-17.
That was where it stayed as the players became indistinguishable, the pitch became a quagmire and further scores were hard to come by.
