Cleve RFC
| Full name | Cleve Rugby Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Union | Rugby Football Union | ||
| Founded | 1922 | ||
| Location | Mangotsfield, Bristol, England | ||
| Ground(s) | The Hayfields | ||
| President |
 Roy Price | ||
| Coach(es) |
 Craig Short | ||
| Captain(s) |
Sam Roach | ||
| League(s) | Tribute South West 1 West | ||
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| Official website | |||
| www.pitchero.com/clubs/cleverfc/ | |||
Cleve Rugby Football Club is an English amateur rugby union club based in Mangotsfield, Bristol. It competes in the Tribute South West 1 West division as of the 2011/2012 season and is a member of the Bristol and District Rugby Football Combination. The club was founded in 1922.
History
Cleve Rugby Football Club was formed in 1922 as “Cleve R.F.C. Downend”. They played their first game in a field in Staple Hill, which is now Staple Hill Park. The club later moved to Vassells Park in Fishponds, the players changing in the back room of the Full Moon Public House. It was at this time that the club became known simply as “Cleve R.F.C”. The club purchased a wooden pavilion in November 1934 for £200. When Cleve were forced to move to Bromley Heath Road in Downend in 1939, because of a housing development, their wooden pavilion went with them.
In 1947 further land was purchased and was farmed by club members, as a source of income. Eventually, to meet the growing local interest in rugby football, more pitches were developed. Then, between 1969 and 1971, members added more facilities, which carried the club through the next 25 years. 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 now club runs 4 senior sides on Saturdays and all mini and junior levels, from under 7’s to colts, as well as girls rugby at under 15 and under 18 age groups on Sundays.
Coaching Staff
1st XV : Craig Short, Ben Breeze
United XV : 
Paul Johnstone, Geraint Lewis
Wanderers XV : 
Ross Reeves, 
Yann Amouroux, Pete Apps
4th XV : Ross Reeves, Yann Amouroux, Pete Apps
Club Officials
President : Roy Price
Chairman : Andy O'Donnell
Hon. Secretary : Roy Price
Hon. Treasurer : Ray Perry
Hon. Fixtures Secretary : Steve (Wilf) Williams
Hon. Match Secretary : Fred Stapleton
Events/Marketing/Commercial : Karen Perrott
Girl's Rugby : Nick Humphreys
Notable Former Players
- Chris Brooker - London Harlequins
- Jack Tovey - Bristol Rugby