Cleve RFC
Full name | Cleve Rugby Football Club | ||
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Union | 2021–22 | 9th | |
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Cleve Rugby Football Club is an
History
Cleve Rugby Football Club was formed in 1922 as “Cleve RFC Downend”. They played their first game in a field in
The club badge is based on the coat of arms of the Cave Estate, from whom the ground in Downend was purchased and the ears of wheat acknowledge the club's farming activity after the War. The club motto ‘We sow to reap’ also records these early events but also reflects the club's commitment to providing rugby facilities and coaching for children from the age of 6.
The next milestone in Cleve's history was the club's move to its new clubhouse and grounds in Mangotsfield named ‘The Hayfields’ in September 1997. The club runs three senior sides on Saturdays and all mini and junior levels, from under-7's to colts.
Honours
- Bristol Combination Cup winners (3): 1980, 1983, 1985, 2013
- Gloucester 1 champions: 1994–95
- Western Counties Northchampions: 2000–01
- South West Division 2 East champions: 2005–06
- South West 1 Westchampions: 2014–15
Coaching staff
Colts Coach:
Club officials
President : Howard Owen
Chairman : Simon Wilstead
Vice Chairman :Lee Williams
Director of Rugby Adam Shepherd
Hon Secretary : Steve Bracey
Hon Treasurer : Tim Sperrings
Hon Match Secretary : Fred Stapleton
Notable former players
- James Phillips – Exeter Chiefs
- Chris Brooker – Bristol
- Ryan Davis – London Wasps
- Ealing Trailfinders
- Moseley/Bristol
- Jack Tovey – Bristol
- Brad Horman – Archies Boy
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