Taunton II 49 Clevedon 47

3rd November 2026

On a dark and misty Friday night with the the low moon in a Waning Gibbous phase, Clevedon ventured to Taunton for a 20:00 kick off.

Clevedon scored first, outwide, through Ozzie James after about ten minutes and everything looked good until the restart.

Clevedon allowed Taunton field position from which they scored two quick tries to lead 14-5. Clevedon were next on the scoreboard through Carpenter-Brooks five minutes later, 14-12.

Play ebbed and flowed with Clevedon bossing the scrums and rucks for scrum half Joe Williams to go over under the posts for a 14-19 half time lead.

With the ghoulish mist rising from the pitch and the steamy packs adding to the scene, it was Taunton that were quicker off the mark. Clevedon failed to gather the kick offs cleanly and the result was a 28-19 lead for Taunton the 45 minute mark.

In what was becoming a game that was difficult to predict in the misty and damp conditions, Clevedon scored two more tries through Jack Crew to lead 28-33 with just over 20 minutes left to play.

Taunton scored next to retake the lead before Clevedon retook the lead shortly afterwards. Ollie Jones and Lewis O'Brien were the scorers and the lead again went to Clevedon, 35-47 with 15 minutes left.

At this stage, Clevedon thought they were on for the win, but again allowed the free running Taunton backs to score two more converted tries to lead 49-47 with three minutes remaining.

However, Clevedon worked their way back into the Taunton half and after a wee bit of skulduggery by the Taunton pack, Clevedon were presented with a kick to win the match.

Unfortunately, the attempt missed on the left and Taunton had the victory and well done to them for never giving up.

It shouldn't have come down to that last kick because Clevedon seemed to lose concentration at crucial moments throughout the game, which ultimately was their undoing.

Photos can be found here.

Clevedon 24 Avon 0

27th October 2026

It was wet and windy, what else can you say. There was a hardy crowd watching, some in appropriate clothing, others not, which made for a sauna like clubhouse after the game.

Last weeks MOTM, Lewis O'Brien opened the scoring after three minutes after some good rumbling work by the Clevedon forwards. Luckily, the eagle eyed Pres was on hand to record the moment for the scrapbook.

Weave sauntered out to take a total of eight photos before the dampness seeped into his camera and refused to play.

It was 40 minutes before Clevedon's next score, a penalty by Sol Scrace, as Avon were bossing the scrums and mauls in a tight first half. As usual, Clevedon's defence was superb and stopped any Avon attacks with ease.

Clevedon 39 Wells 0

18th October 2026

Clevedon dominated this match from start to finish and ended deserved winners.

However, they failed to capitalise on some clear cut chances with the line beckoning. The Wells defence had a great deal to do with that as they harried Clevedon into uncharacteristic errors. When Wells did attack and threaten, Clevedon's resolute defence kept tem at bay, clearing their lines with some fine out of hand kicking. A spectacular 50-22 downhill was the highlight.

Seven tries to nil was a good result down in the heart of Somerset with Clevedon playing the best of their rugby uphill in the first half. The second half was more of a challenge as Wells rallied but ultimately fell short in their quest.

With the sun and warmth disappearing during the second half, the older travelling faithful were relieved to get into the clubhouse for a celebratory cocoa or two.

The MOTM went to backrow Lewis O'Brien for his non-stop efforts throughout the match.

Next week, the firsts are at home to Avon for a 15:00 kick off.

Photos can be found here.

Whilst the firsts were winning in Wells, the Saxons were winning impressively at home against Bristol Telephones. Their next match is a juicy, away local derby against top of the table, Nailsea & Backwell II.

200 Club Draw

18th October 2026

200 Club Grand Draw

September 2026
• £200 Jan Weaver
• £100 Geoff Hutton
• £75 Rachel Brace
• £75 Tim Shelton
• £75 John Harnett
• £50 Jerry Bacon
• £50 Joan Harris
• £50 Sandra Flower
• £50 Kath Harnett
• £50 Jeff Durant
• £25 Tom Weaver
• £25 Tim Wheeler
• £25 Ruth Thomas
• £25 Darcy-Rose Cherrington
• £25 Terry Sulley
• £25 Cate Chorlton
• £25 John Pittard
• £25 Dave Alexander
• £25 John Higman

Hornets II 19 Clevedon 33

12th October 2026

The sun shone brightly for this well-contested local derby and it served up a treat.

The game started at an agressive pace and after two minutes, Charlie Tucker had to leave the pitch with a shoulder injury to be replaced by Guy Prideaux.

The game ebbed and flowed and it was a guessing game as to who would score first. Defences from both sides were on high alert and it was the home side that finally broke the deadlock with an unconverted try on 25 minutes.

The next try for Hornets was a wierd gift for them. Clevedon had Hornets pinned near their own goal line and an attempted clearance was sliced right into Clevedon's midfield but still within the 22. So shocked were Clevedon to receive the ball in this way that they comically fumbled it. The resulting loose ball was snapped up by Hornets to score under the post for a 14 nil lead on 29 minutes.

Hornets lead was reduced almost immediately when captain Jack Crew went over after a lineout catch and drive, converted by Louis Fear, 14-7. On the stroke of half time, Clevedon drew level with the homeside with a try out wide by wily old Joe Williams down the blindside, 14-12.

The second half started with Clevedon's pack very much on top. They had the Hornets pack going back so fast, it was as if the breaks had failed going downhill.

As a result of this forward dominance Clevedon were next on the scoresheet through the first of Tom Dommett's three tries. Hornets never regained the lead after that.

It was this forward dominance that won the game for Clevedon as both sets of backs cancelled each other out with defensive efforts. Saying that though, Clevedon had their moments but resolute defence kept them out and consequently, four of the five tries were from forwards.

Hornets scored their third try with 15 minutes left to level the score at 19-19. Squeaky bum time for Clevedon but then Tom Dommett scored the final two tries in quick succession to allow Clevedon some breathing space in the final minutes. He was awarded the MOTM as a result of his efforts.

Next week, Clevedon are away to Wells for a 15:00 kick off. The Saxons are at home to Bristol Telephones, also for a 15:00 kick off.