Local sporting news featuring football, rugby union, rugby league new from Beverley’s key clubs
The Blue and Golds returned to full pre-season training last Saturday morning behind the Potting Shed.
New Head Coach Stuart Fielden took charge of his first session and there was an encouraging turn-out of players both old and new, on a soggy January morning.
Back in October when Beverley’s opposition visited Beaver Park it was a tense affair and a high-scoring game led to the away team Huddersfield Laund Hill just securing the win in the dying seconds of the game, 36-38, in this return match on a wet dark afternoon in Huddersfield, the Beavers were able to return the favour, literally winning the game with the last kick of the match to win 25-27 in what proved to be a thrilling start to the 2023 campaign for both teams.
Beverley RUFC managed to lift themselves up to 5th in the Yorkshire County League One after an entertaining match at Beaver Park against West Leeds.
Both teams played inconsistently throughout the 80 minutes, but the neutrals will have found this an entertaining try-fest. Lack of structure and plenty of mistakes will have left both coaching teams frustrated, final score 42 – 29.
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Much better by Beverley and at last the convincing victory they have frequently threatened this season but not delivered.
How much of the winning margin was due to Beverley’s superior quality and how much to that of the opposition, who are without a win this season, is a matter of conjecture.
After a fine performance the previous week Beverley lapsed back into their bad habits of earlier in the season and deservedly paid the price.
Basic errors and ill-discipline abounded throughout. Twelve penalties conceded in the first half alone says it all. Rishworthians not so much achieved the victory as had it handed to them on a plate.
In a contest against a determined Leodiensian side, Beverley RUFC regained their early season form with a hard-earned 36-14 victory.
As opposed to recent weeks, Beverley looked much more switched on and dangerous right from the start.
Tallulah Pulling from Beverley, East Yorkshire says that winning is the best feeling ever for a boxer.
Her comment comes after she beat Jaymy ‘Light Outs’ Leigh in the Female Junior A, Under 63kg at the National Championships.
The Blue and Golds have concluded their season with an awards night. The event was held at the Sloop Inn where players were recognised for their individual achievements.
While at the event the squad was also introduced to their new head coach Stuart Fielden.
Keighley enjoyed a productive afternoon in East Yorkshire as they beat Beverley 8-22 at Beaver Park.
Beverley were looking to bring an end to a run of defeats. Despite playing well in patches they were simply not good enough to overpower the side from West Yorkshire.
Beverley RUFC will welcome Keighley to East Yorkshire this Saturday as they look to end a three-game losing streak at Beaver Park.
This will be a testing fixture for Craig Hancock and his side with the visitors in good form. Keighley has won their last three matches while Beverley has failed to win in their last three games.
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic will head to East Yorkshire this weekend as they face Beverley Town in the Northern Counties League.
Beverley’s manager Dave Ricardo says his side will be looking for the win. He has some players missing but says his side can approach the match with confidence.
Beverley suffered a defeat in the local derby as they were beaten 50-36 by Hullensians. The Beavers had hoped for better ahead of the game but crashed to their third consecutive defeat.
It was not all doom and gloom for head coach Craig Hancock and his side. When they did get the ball they showed they can. However, it was Hullensians who opened the scoring early on.
As part of its preparation for the Rugby League World Cup, the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield welcomed the trophies and the international Fiji team using the barracks as a training facility.
As part of the National Lottery Trophies Tour that kicked off in Newcastle on Friday 26 August, 50 days before the tournament begins, the trophies are in the region.
Hallam had a good night in East Yorkshire as beat Beverley Town 2-0 to progress to the third round of the League Cup.
Two goals from Kieran Watson in the final ten minutes ensured the Northern Counties Premier Division side progressed.
Hallam will head to East Yorkshire on Tuesday evening as they face Beverley Town in the second round of the League Cup
A big crowd is expected again at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Beverley will be looking to make it two wins on the spin following their 5-1 win over Glasshouton.
After defeat in the East Yorkshire derby last week, Beverley suffered their first home defeat losing 36-38 to Huddersfield.
Brian Meadley, a founder member of Beverley RUFC and a founder member of the club, was remembered before the match with a minute’s silence.
Boxing will return to Beverley, East Yorkshire as Track Fitness And Boxing Club host their third show at the Leisure Centre.
Taking place on Saturday 15 October the club says there is a real buzz in the gym as they count down to the event.