Clifton Climb: Weekend Review & the Road Ahead

Rosslyn Park Rocked, Derby Day Awaits

Clifton delivered their biggest statement of the season, toppling second-placed Rosslyn Park in a four-try thriller at Station Road. We break down how the Lavenders found their accuracy, their edge, and their belief — and why this win changes the shape of the table. Then it’s onto the big one: Dings away. The first National One Bristol derby in nearly two decades. We look at the form, the threat, the emotion and the opportunity as Clifton head across town for a fixture loaded with history and meaning. Plus: a quick sweep of Round 10 results across the league, the mid-table shake-up, and what the numbers say about where Clifton can climb next. Lavender. Black. Derby week. Let’s go.

Clifton Climb: Weekend Review & the Road Ahead

In Episode 10 we break down a winning weekend for the Lavender & Black, picking out the key results across the league and what Clifton’s performance means in the context of a tightening table. We run through the updated standings, highlight the movers and shakers, and gauge exactly where Clifton sit after that much-needed victory.

Home at Last

Station Road finally erupts as Clifton claim their first home win of the campaign — and Ricky Cano marks his 150th club cap in style. Brooke and Chase relive a landmark afternoon, answer fan mail wondering how anyone can stay that consistent (350 National League appearances and counting), and reflect on what makes a true clubman. Rounding things off, this week’s Rugby Sings debut hits all the right notes with a heartfelt anthem for the ages — “The Clubmen.”

Home Turf and Heavy Hits

This week, Brooke and Chase go deep into Clifton’s rugby roots — from Coldharbour Lane to Cribbs Causeway — tracing over 150 years of lavender lineage before catching up on the latest action. The Wanderers march through Failand with a five-try win over Old Bristolians, while the 1st XV brace for battle at Station Road against Bishops Stortford. Expect big tackles, bigger laughs, and a few debates about what really makes a ground home. Featuring this week’s song: “Tape It Up!”

Clifton’s Depth on Display

Round 6 of National League One had it all — Rotherham just about clinging to their perfect record after a one-point thriller against Rosslyn Park, Plymouth running riot with ten tries at Brickfields, and Blackheath dishing out a 40-nil lesson in London. Meanwhile, Clifton’s trip to Leeds ended in heartbreak, edged out 27-24 despite crossing for four fine tries. Brooke and Chase break down all the weekend’s drama, celebrate the Titans’ dominance, and ask whether the Lavender & Blacks are on the verge of turning performances into wins. Plus: who’s emerging as the dark horse of the season, and what do ten-try scorelines say about the gulf in this league? All that and more, in this week’s Life in Lavender & Black.