Clifton Rugby - Clifton 32 - 42 Canterbury - Clifton Lose Ten Try Opener

Clifton 32 - 42 Canterbury - Clifton Lose Ten Try Opener


Clifton 32 -	42 Canterbury

Clifton did not get their season off to the start they hoped for when the long trip to Kent ended with a narrow loss. Clifton did pick up a bonus point after scoring four well worked tries and were still in the hunt during the last play going for the win whilst only three points down but were turned over for Canterbury to secure a well earned victory.

Clifton were unfortunate to suffer a number of injuries throughout the game with all substitutes being required, three of them early on, and did cope well with the disruption this caused but will still be disappointed not to have capitalised on the leads that they established. For their part Canterbury were well worth the win and provided as stern a test as Clifton expected. Clifton will now need to regroup and focus on improving their performance for their first home game next weekend which is potentially even more difficult being a local derby against Dings.

Meanwhile the second team put in a very good performance beating Avonmouth 2s very convincingly in the new reserve league. More to come on other teams results - any team news and results send to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 September 2010 )

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Battling Clifton leave empty handed against Richmond


Clifton 10 -	26 Richmond

Clifton put in another good performance to continue their good form but lost out to the promotion chasing Richmond on Saturday. They were disappointed with the final score and to not pick up a losing bonus point after leading at half time and pressing strongly for periods in the second. However, Richmond are a strong and talented all round team and were able to score three second half tries to gain a bonus point win.

Clifton now have a week off from league action but will play Thornbury away in the semi final of the combination cup on Saturday.

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Next First XV Games

Sat, Feb 11th, 2012	CLIFTON VS BARNES HOME KO 14:30	02:30PM
Sat, Feb 18th, 2012	CLIFTON VS HARTFORD AWAY KO 15:00	03:00PM
Sat, Feb 25th, 2012	CLIFTON VS SPARE DATE HOME KO 14:30	02:30PM

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Free Propety Investment School with Mark Regan - Feb 13th

Dear Club Member

I would like to invite you to a FREE Property Investment School at the Club. (see full invitation below)

We have taken our Property Investment School to other major sports clubs such as London Wasps , London Irish and Worcester Warriors and have been well received.
If you'd like to come and meet the Midas team, please reserve your seat for Tuesday 13th Feb at 6.30pm by contacting us on 0844 357 9490 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

I look forward to meeting you then,

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Mark Regan

RFU Raffle 2012 - only one week left

There is only one week remaining to sell RFU raffle tickets. Clifton will retain 90p for every £1 ticket sold.

Many thanks to non playing members who have alredy responded. Juniors/Parents and current Players - we are waiting for your contributions...! Return stubs and cheques to your team Manager or Captain

Roger Bealing

Hon Secretary

Minis Roundup - 15/1/12 vs Thornbury

Under 7's / 8s and 10's were away to Thornbury Broncos and all won their fixtures. Under 9's and 11's were at home and won. 12's Put in a battling display at the Gloucester Cup Click on "Read More" below for all the details and a link to the EP roundup
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Hartpury College pre-match lunch - order now

Lunch organiser Rob Smith reports in:

There will be a lunch served in the clubhouse ahead of the game which will consist of two courses plus coffee at a cost of £15 per person including your ground entrance fee.

If you would like to attend lunch, please let me know on 07977 543417 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by close of business on Thursday with the usual notes of specific dietary requirements. Everybody at the Club looks forward to seeing you on the day.

Match Results

1st XV	Richmond	26	Clifton	10
Wanderers	Old Patesians 2nds	22	Clifton	13
Bandits	Clifton	15	Cleve 3rds	12
Nomads	Clifton -NO GAME		(pitch un fit)

Next Week Fixtures

1st XV				National 2(S)
Wanderers	Dings Knights	February 4th	H	Glos Res Premier
Bandits	Barton Hill 2nds	February 4th	H	Glos Res South 1
Nomads	Bishopston 2nds	February 4th	A	Glos Res South 2
COLTS	Dursley	February 12th ko 1400 hrs	H	Glos County Cup
Ist XV	Thornbury Thornbury	February 25th	A	Semi Final Combination Cup

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League Table

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Club	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	TB	LB	Pts
Richmond	21	17	1	3	708	354	354	16	2	88
O Albanians	21	17	0	4	750	330	420	12	2	82
Worthing	21	16	0	5	595	445	150	12	2	78
Hartpury	21	15	0	6	769	410	359	13	3	76
Henley	21	15	0	6	592	367	225	12	4	76
Redruth	21	13	0	8	556	553	23	10	2	64
Launceston	21	9	0	12	532	441	91	7	7	61
Shelford	21	10	0	11	471	576	-105	4	3	47
Clifton	21	9	0	12	475	535	-60	7	4	47
Southend	21	9	0	12	494	624	-130	6	3	45
Taunton	21	8	0	13	516	716	-200	10	3	45
Hertford	21	7	0	14	425	627	-202	8	2	38
Lydney	21	6	0	14	448	709	-261	7	3	36
Dings	21	5	0	15	389	562	-173	1	8	33
Barnes	21	5	0	16	446	694	-248	6	3	29
Westcome Park	21	5	0	16	418	661	-243	5	3	23