After playing top team Skirlaugh last week, today’s game would be just as hard against the mighty West Hull. The Braves started the game so determined with strong passing moves to put immediate pressure on the visiting side. Beverley was definitely up for the challenge despite having some key players out through illness and holidays. Keegan Bartlett kicked the ball across the width of the pitch to challenge their defence…
The last few years have seen Beverley Braves start the rugby season against top team Skirlaugh Bulls and this was no exception. A blustery morning at Longcroft saw Skirlaugh pile on the pressure from the off and Beverley were forced to defend their own line. Skirlaugh broke through but a try saving tackle from Beverley knocked the ball from their hands for what would have been a certain try. Confident…
Beverley Braves Under 9’s travelled to Hull Victoria Titans and came away with a hard fought win. Thanks go to Tom Marr and Ryan Deane assisting the home team in the first half and Joe Dennis and Tom Colley in the second half. The Braves started with the ball but failed to complete their set of six, something that was to occur on several occasions in the first half. This…
With the rain belting down at Oak Road Myton Warriors and Beverley Braves served up an entertaining game of rugby league, with the Warriors squeezing home by 3 tries to 2. Given the weather conditions the game was always going to be played down the middle of the park and the big Myton forwards were the difference between the two sides although the Beverley defence, missing several players on holiday,…
Two depleted sides due to the holidays met on Wednesday night as the Beverley Braves under 9’s took on Cottingham Tigers at Longcroft. To ensure everyone got as much game time as possible three Braves players volunteered to play for the Tigers in each half, thanks therefore go to Matthew Madin, Will Sandford, and Oliver Gresswell who lined up with the Tigers in the first half and Matthew Hutchinson, William…
Beverley Braves under-nines’ six-match unbeaten run came to an end at Holderness Vikings earlier this month. A below- par Braves could not cope with the strong running and excellent passing of the Vikings, eventually losing by 10 tries to 9. Despite the defeat there were still many strong individual performances, including Tom Colley, who won the man-of-the-match award with a great stint in defence in only his sixth game for…
Beverley Braves enjoyed their time on their biggest stage to date last weekend. HU17.net was there to capture them in action at half-time of the Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos Challenge Cup clash at the KC Stadium, which saw Hull knocked out of the competition 38-22. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1624] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Although unable to record a victory, Beverley Braves Under-8s came away from the New Earswick rugby gala in York with their pride intact and an enormous amount of credit. Playing against opposition whose size at times beggared belief, the Braves gamely stuck to their task and very nearly snatched victories in two of the four games played in what can only be described as atrocious weather conditions. Jacob Parkinson and…
Beverley Braves U13 Rugby League squad headed to York for a pre season tournament with pouring rain more akin to the winter season. The first of their two matches was against the hosts New Earswick All Blacks. The matches were 20 minutes each way with no kicks. As both teams were an unknown quantity Dylan Clifford led the way with a superb hard tackle from the off to show the…
Beverley Braves under nines had their first taste of silverware in their short rugby league careers on Wednesday evening with a 8-4 win over Hull Dockers to win the ‘Curly Challenge Cup’. The cup is in memory of Paul ‘Curly’ Quiney a former Beverley and Dockers player who died suddenly 18 months ago and was presented by his widow, Michelle, to the victorious Braves team after a fantastic game. Played…
Under eights – Beverley Braves under eights had a quick look into the future on Tuesday night when they were able to field two teams against Skirlaugh bulls and that future looks very bright indeed. One team consisted of players who move up to under nines next season and the other of those who will again qualify as under eights in 2012. In the match with the younger starlets Alexie…
Ellis Gaden turned in a display of powerful running as he claimed the star of the match trophy against another strong team in Skirlaugh A at Saltend. It was a much improved performance all round from the Braves as they stood up to a big Skirlaugh side who just kept on coming. Alex and Tom Nuttall each scored good tries and Charlie Barker got what is now a customary touchdown…
Beverley Braves under 8s were beaten 11-4 at Longcroft by West Hull A who were just the better team on the night, despite this the boys never gave in which was good to see. Charlie Barker had a good go in defence and scored a try, with William Cohen (2) and the very quick Alexie Rawlings getting the other scores. The Skilful Shamus Blades was the coaches pick for star…
The Beverley Braves under 9’s went down to only their second defeat of the season to Myton Warriors in a game that was highly competitive with the result in doubt right up to the final whistle. Defences were on top throughout the game and this was reflected in the man of the match award going to Joseph Denis for several copy book tackles and some great breaks. In fact several…
Charlie Barker scored a long range try in each half as Beverley Braves under 8s fought out a thrilling draw with Skirlaugh B,each team scoring 7 tries apiece. Top tackler Isaac Merryweather got stuck in in defence, ably assisted by Lewis Bradley & Charlie Gay to repel wave after wave of a strong Skirlaugh attack. The Nuttall boys Tom and Alex scored a try each in reply for the Braves …
The Beverley Braves under 9’s went to Shelley Avenue and scored eleven tries against Sutton Trust on a short pitch, but conceded nine on an amazing night when attack came before defence. Sutton Trust opened the scoring in their first set of six and that set the tone for the rest of the game. Beverley responded with a try after a weaving run from Ethan Rowbotham and then last season’s…
Beverley Braves under 8’s continued their progression on Friday night with an unforgettable win at the KC stadium. Playing at half time during the Hull FC V Castleford Super League game they overcame a gallant West Hull by 2 tries to nil. A tremendous defensive effort from everyone kept the opposition scoreless throughout. Strong running from Isaac Merryweather, William Cohen and the Nuttall twins (Tom and Alex)got Beverley on the…
It was a quiet start for the young Beverley lads as they faced up to a top of the league opposition. Tackles were hard and tough from both sides, and a break from Joe Wardill up the field gave the valuable yards that were needed to start a fantastic attacking move from Beverley. This culminated in Dylan Clifford getting his head down and running so hard at the line no…