Cleve RFC

🏌️‍♂️ Another fantastic Golf Day in memory of our great friend, Buzz.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success. From those who organised and participated, to all those who came along to support. Special thanks to The Kendleshire Golf Club for once again being fantastic hosts and helping create such a memorable day.

Days like these are a wonderful reminder of the friendships, stories and memories that continue to bring us together in Buzz’s honour.

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📅 The countdown is on…

🏉 Social Touch returns Friday 5th June at 7PM. For those asking, this is purely social and open to everyone. Nothing to do with senior preseason

🔥 Senior Preseason officially begins Thursday 2nd July with training & BBQ at 18:45

More announcements still to come… 👀

County Honours🎖️

A huge congratulations from everyone at the club to Matty Lynch and Harry O’Donnell, who proudly represented the Somerset County Men’s 1st XV today as they travelled to Devon.

A brilliant achievement for both lads and thoroughly deserved recognition for the hard work, commitment and quality they’ve shown throughout the season.

We’re incredibly proud to see Cleve represented on the county stage and know both boys wore the shirt with pride. 👏

Well done lads!

🖤❤️ Player Renewals ❤️🖤

We’re delighted to confirm that Rich Bullough, Nick Coe and Matty Lynch have all committed for the 2026/27 season. 🔥

Three absolute lynchpins of this squad (excuse the pun 👀) and three players who embody everything this group is about.

Week in, week out these lads set the standard through their work rate, physicality, leadership and commitment to the badge. Whether it’s doing the hard yards in the tight, leading the energy around the group or stepping up in the big moments, they are massive figures both on and off the pitch. 💪

Their experience and influence within the squad cannot be overstated, and having all three back for another year is a huge boost heading into the new campaign.

The standards stay high. The engine room stays strong. And The Hayfields will be better for it. ❤️🖤

Massive to have you lads back 👊

🖤❤️ Here To Stay ❤️🖤

After a stop-start first year at the club, we’re buzzing to confirm that Jake Campey will be back in Cleve colours for the 2026/27 season.

Unfortunately, registration complications meant Jake never really got the opportunity to make his mark last season, but with all that now behind him, we’re excited to see him properly unleashed at The Hayfields. 💥

Jake arrives with a seriously impressive rugby CV and experience gained all over the world. From serving and playing rugby with the British Army, to competing in the USA with Dallas RFC, he’s played the game at a high level across multiple formats and countries. 🌍

A dangerous back, Jake has featured on elite 7s and 10s stages including tournaments in Bermuda, France and Portugal, representing sides such as Rhinos Rugby Academy, Deutscher Rugby-Verband and the Balkans Honey Badgers.

Having extensive experience in England’s National 2 competition with Bury St Edmunds and Old Recliffians, Jake adds even more quality and experience to the squad heading into the new campaign.

Now fully settled and ready to go, we can’t wait to see what he brings in a Cleve shirt this year. 🔥

Good to have you with us 👊

🖤❤️ 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗦 ❤️🖤

With well over 300 1st XV caps between them, Louis Morgan, Lewis Beer and Big W***y Warman have all committed their futures to the club for the 2026/27 season 🔥

Three top blokes who bring a huge amount of experience, leadership and quality both on and off the pitch. Whether it’s setting standards at training, helping drive the culture within the squad or putting their bodies on the line every Saturday, these boys represent exactly what the club is all about. 💪

Having players like this around the group is massive, not only for performances on the pitch but for the younger lads coming through the pathway as well. Their commitment to the badge, the team and the never goes unnoticed. ❤️🖤

We’re incredibly lucky to have all three back for another season and we can’t wait to see them back out there in maroon, black and white once again.

🖤❤️ 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗗 ❤️🖤

We’re buzzing to confirm that Cam has renewed for the 2026/27 season! 💥

After a frustrating year spent largely on the sidelines with a torn quad, Cam is absolutely itching to get back out there and make an impact. Anyone who knows him knows how much he loves being part of the group, and not being able to contribute on the pitch only fuelled his hunger to return stronger than ever. 💪

His attitude throughout rehab has been first class, staying around the squad, supporting the boys every week and putting in the hard work behind the scenes to get himself back fit. Now, with a full pre-season ahead of him, we can’t wait to see him back doing what he does best in maroon, black and white. 🔥

Big season ahead for Cam and we’re delighted he’s staying part of the ❤️🖤

🖤❤️ Sponsor Highlight ❤️🖤

Next up is Kieran Williams, proudly sponsored by 4 Connections 🤝

It’s been a mixed season for Kieran due to a number of different commitments, but whenever he has been available he’s shown exactly what he brings to the squad and to the maroon, black and white.

We’re excited to see more of him back in action next season and fully involved again in the Cleve setup 👀

A huge thank you to 4 Connections for their support this season and for backing Kieran and the club throughout ❤️🖤

🖤❤️ Sponsor Highlight ❤️🖤

Next up is Will Warman, proudly sponsored by the club treasurer Greg, from badge design — a true supporter of everything Cleve RFC stands for 🤝

Four seasons of senior rugby. One massive impact.

2022–23: Players’ Player | Coaches’ Player | Young Player of the Year
2023–24: Youngest Ever Club Captain
2024–25: League Winner
2025–26: CENTURION 👏

From breakthrough talent to leader of men, Big W***y has grown into the definition of a true clubman. Relentless work rate, consistency, and a commitment to the badge that’s set the standard for others to follow in the maroon, black and white.

A brilliant journey so far… and still plenty more to come 👀

🖤❤️ Sponsor Highlight ❤️🖤

Next up is Will Sheppard, proudly sponsored by main club sponsor MCS, with Scott Hill as his sponsor — a former player, 1st XV 100 cap holder No. 48 and a true Cleve legend. Hillers’ name is etched into club history. Tough, skilful, and the definition of a midfield general, there’s a reason he’s widely regarded as one of the greatest 12s to ever pull on the maroon, black and white 👀

Sheppy also led the way this season as our 2nd XV captain — an all-round great bloke who set the standard for the squad with his attitude, leadership and commitment week in, week out. We’re looking forward to seeing how he continues to grow and develop heading into next season.

Even now, his influence around Cleve RFC is still massive, and it’s brilliant to see MCS continuing to support the next generation of players coming through at the club.

A huge thank you for the continued backing this season ❤️🤍🖤