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.”
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!”
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.
As the leaves turn and the tackles get tougher, Brooke and Chase look back on another bruising weekend in National League One. Clifton are finding their rhythm — and their roar — as they charge into the heart of the season. Expect sharp match insights, a playful fan mail from somewhere ridiculous, and the usual mix of American wonder and English rugby grit. The episode closes with this week’s featured song, “8 Man Shove”.
Brooke and Chase dive into the latest twists of National League One, with Clifton battling hard to stay in contention. They break down last weekend’s results, preview the crucial fixtures ahead, and weigh up what form really means this early in the season. Expect laughs, a listener mailbag from a far-flung fan, and the usual dose of Lavender & Black spirit. Plus, as always, the show closes with a new rugby-inspired song to keep the Station Road vibes alive.
Round 3 of National League 1 is done and dusted, and three clubs – Plymouth Albion, Rotherham, and Rosslyn Park – remain unbeaten at the top. Blackheath are not far behind, while Tonbridge, Rams, and Sedgley keep up the chase.
At the other end of the table, Clifton’s tough start continued with defeat to Rotherham, but the Lavender & Black showed glimpses of progress and will be targeting Sedgley Park next weekend to open their account.
We also look ahead to Round 4, with heavyweight clashes at Well Hall (Blackheath v Rosslyn Park) and Clifton’s trip north to Park Lane.
Brooke and Chase are back with a whistle-stop tour of Round 2 in National League One: Plymouth and Rams flex their muscles, the chasing pack keep pace, and Clifton look ahead to a big Station Road clash with Rotherham. Listener mail drops in from the far-flung town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, asking about the new 20-minute red card rule — is it fair, or does it water down deterrence?
As ever, the episode wraps with music: each week a new rugby-inspired tune closes the show. This time it’s “Rugby in the Rain” — a fitting anthem for muddy boots and loyal fans.
Brooke and Chase kick off the National League One season with a sharp recap of Round 1, spotlighting Clifton’s first outing at the new level against Blackheath (17–34) — what worked, what didn’t, and the biggest lessons for Station Road. We tip the cap to this year’s league newcomers (Clifton, Leeds, Tonbridge), pick our “Matches to Watch” for Round 2, and drop a quick Rugby 101 on lineout calls (yes, the dancing means something!). Plus: a wonderfully daft fan mail from “MooseFeet in Alaska,” and a few silly questions to keep spirits high in lavender and black. Subscribe, share, and send your own questions — the dafter the name and location, the better.
Season 2 begins! Brooke and Chase return to Life in Lavender and Black as Clifton Rugby step up into National League One. From new signings and farewells to a heartfelt tribute to John Raine, plus a historic opening clash with Blackheath and a fan question all the way from Alaska — it’s a fresh season full of pride, passion, and plenty of laughs.
After an amazing season, Clifton Rugby are crowned champions of National League 2 West and are promoted to National League 1. Brooke & Chase review the final match and look ahead to next season.
With one match to go, Chase & Brooke review the Bournville away win and look forward the final fixture. Could this be the one game to change it all?
The Wanderers are promoted, the Misfits fight to the end.
With just two games left, Clifton 1st XV sit top of National League 2 West — but Camborne are still chasing. In this episode, we break down the penultimate weekend’s fixtures, what’s at stake, and how the title could be won or lost. We also read a special fan letter and look ahead to Clifton’s trip to Bournville. Two to go. Everything to play for.
In this special episode, we relive Clifton 1st XV’s crucial win at Hornets, dig into the results that shook up National League 2 West, and look ahead to the season-defining clash with Camborne. Plus, we share a moving letter from Diego — a teenage fan in Paraguay whose love for rugby in lavender and black is changing his life. This is more than rugby. This is Clifton.
It’s all kicking off in National League 2 West! Clifton ran riot with a 60-36 demolition of Loughborough Students, but the big news? Camborne finally slipped up! Could the title race be back on?
We break down:
✅ Clifton’s dominant performance
✅ Luctonians’ shock win over Camborne
✅ Wanderers’ gritty win in their title chase
✅ Fan Question of the Week
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In this week’s Life in Lavender & Black, we dive into Clifton’s commanding 26-7 victory over Taunton Titans, breaking down their defensive brilliance, dominant set-piece, and how they’re keeping the heat on Camborne at the top of National 2 West.
We also cover:
🏉 Wanderers’ comeback heroics – A second-half blitz sees them overturn a deficit to beat Cinderford 36-22.
🏉 Misfits' battle against the odds – Playing with 14 (and even 13 at times), they still secured a try bonus point in a gutsy 26-61 loss to Whitehall.
🏉 League standings & title race analysis – Can Clifton still snatch the top spot?
🏉 Fan Questions! – Cooter “The Boot” Johnson from Whiskey Springs, Kentucky, asks whether sin-binned forwards discuss scrummaging techniques or just stare at each other like angry bulls!
Plus, a preview of next week’s fixtures, including Clifton’s huge clash with Loughborough Students. Can they keep their title charge alive?
Tune in for all the latest Clifton Rugby news, results, and banter! 🏉💜🖤
The 1s and 2s maintain their chase for league leadership, while the 3s battle hard and score tries.
Clifton travelled by train to the North West for a first ever visit to Macclesfield.
The first team earn 5 league points with a hard fought win over battling Devonport Services, the Wanderers were awarded a Walk Over against Taunton.
Pushes for league leadership and fights for survival: the three mens teams from Clifton had an amazing weekend of rugby.
Clifton Rugby secured their 11th consecutive win with a dramatic 42–37 victory over Hinckley, sealed by Luke Daniels’ last-minute try. The result keeps Clifton in second place and sets up a crucial clash with league leaders Camborne.
