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Bedford optimistic that the Bristol game will go ahead

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 22/12/10

STEVE Gorvett has reported that Bedford Blues are “very optimistic” that their scheduled Championship clash with Bristol at Goldington Road on Boxing Day will go ahead. And the Bristol chief executive has vowed that his club “will be doing everything we possibly can” to ensure their next home match – against league leaders Worcester – goes ahead as planned on Sunday, January 2. Bristol’s...
Bristol planning for Boxing Day game at Bedford

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 21/12/10

SKIPPER Iain Grieve says Bristol will do everything within their power to stop the weather hindering preparations for their Boxing Day trip to Bedford. Bristol’s home British & Irish Cup clash with Munster A, scheduled for Sunday, was postponed on the morning of the game due to the terraces, approaches, walkways and car park at the Memorial Stadium being frozen. More snow fell across the country overnight, causing travel...
Ashley game brings Dings festive cheer

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 21/12/10

DINGS Crusaders’ traditional Boxing Day friendly against neighbours Ashley Down (11am) will assume additional importance this year thanks to the big freeze. In common with every club in the Bristol area, Dings’ income has been hit by a series of cancellations, including the call-off on Saturday of the big local National Two South derby with cross-city rivals Clifton. And that means the holiday game, weather permitting,...
New system is making the most of rugby talent in this city

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 18/12/10

IF there has been a positive to come out of Bristol’s relegation from the Premiership, it has been that the cream of the crop of local talent are now getting a chance. The British & Irish Cup has proved the ideal place to give some of the best local players game-time in the Bristol shirt – and we saw how good this competition was for players such as Jack Tovey and Darren Barry last season. Now, players like Gavin...
Pierre aiming to leave Dings with a victory

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 17/12/10

PIERRE Panizzutti will be hoping to mark his final appearance for Dings Crusaders with victory in the big National Two South home derby against Clifton tomorrow (2.30pm). The powerful No 8 is returning to his native France after spending three seasons with the club, who would like nothing more than to gain revenge for a 15-14 defeat at Cribbs Causeway in September. Dings’ dress code for the day will include wearing a beret...
Arthur and Stovold double up to put St Vincents top

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 14/12/10

CLIFTON St Vincents jumped to the summit in Division I of the Downs League with a 5-1 victory over Ashley. Two goals each from Patrick Arthur and Neil Stovold, plus a strike by skipper James King, settled the outcome and gave Saints a two-point lead at the top. Retainers eased their relegation worries with a 5-3 win over Saints OB thanks to goals from Ed Burton (2), Andrea Maestri (2) and Bill Burton. Nick Lloyd (2) and Mark...
Clifton edge out Worthing in scrappy league encounter

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 13/12/10

IN difficult conditions, Clifton were deserved winners in this hard-fought and, at times, ill-tempered clash. Both sides struggled to come to terms with the difficult playing conditions and the game became riddled with numerous handling errors. The home side fielded a much-changed team from their last outing and quickly settled to their task, with the forwards establishing dominance at the set-pieces. Another plus to Clifton’...
Victoria crowned Athlete of the Month after a change of clubs

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 11/12/10

VICTORY in the Easy Runner athlete of the month competition has crowned a busy few months for Victoria Kenny. The 15-year-old, from Stoke Bishop, pictured left, recently switched clubs from Westbury Harriers to Bristol & West AC and has started training with the in-form Sadler sisters Olivia and Miranda, plus Lily Owsley and that has clearly benefited her fitness. “I had to change clubs because of new extra duties at...
Paul Hull’s side suffer defeat in opening British & Irish Cup match

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 11/12/10

BRISTOL faded after a bright start to suffer a convincing home defeat in their opening match in the British & Irish Cup. The home side dominated the opening quarter and trailed by only a point at the break. But the more experienced visitors, with No 8 Sione Kalamafoni a muscular presence all evening, took total control of the second half. Bristol – fielding a side that combined seasoned professionals with raw youth, did not...
Luke's wait for Clifton starting spot over

By Clifton-People at 07:00 on 10/12/10

ENGLAND Students hopeful Luke Bellinger will make his National Two South debut for Clifton at home to Worthing tomorrow (2.30pm). The Bristol University and former Dings Crusaders lock, who signed for the Cribbs Causeway club at the start of the season, will link up in the engine room with the versatile Jack Martin, who has already appeared at tight-head prop. Barry Reeves has been named at fly-half by Clifton, who are without...