Beverley RUFC 2nds were crowned East Yorkshire Division One Champions on Sunday in a thrilling final against Malton, running out eventual winner 31-25. On a fine afternoon for rugby at Driffields Kelleythorpe ground, the crowd were treated to a cracking game which was credit to both sides. With so much riding on the game you could have forgiven either side if they’d played safe and low risk rugby, but neither…
After finishing top of their merit league Beverley 2nds entertained 4th place Scarborough Vikings in their play off semi final a week after narrowly beating the same opposition 19-12 in their final league match. An almost full strength Beavers, only missing injured captain Rob Vaux and the unwell Jamie Gill, could not have wished for a better start as from their first foray into the visitors half fly half Ben…
Revenge was indeed sweet for Beverley RUFC seconds on Saturday. They showed power and precision to hammer East Yorkshire rivals Hull Ionians 38-7 at Beaver Park, with Phil Cromie leading the way. He bagged a superb hat-trick to lay the platform for success, which was built upon by fellow try-scorers Dave Brant and Ben Sherwood, while Jamie Gill was on target with the boot. Captain Ian Archibald was delighted with…
Beverley 2nd’s came into this game full of confidence after last week’s win over Goole , they got off to the perfect start with two early tries. The Hullensian Hawks were not going to give up just yet, and hit back with two tries of their own and then had the nerve to take the lead 17-14. But with minutes to spare Beverley restored their lead to make the half…
Beverley RUFC 2nds produced arguably their best performance of the season against a spirited Driffield side and in the process scored 55 points for the second week running. Looking at the score line you could have been forgiven for thinking the conditions were suited to fast open running rugby, however the game was very nearly a victim of the weather as constant rain had left the pitch with areas of…
Beverley 2nds made the trip across the Humber Bridge to take on Scunthorpe IVs at short notice after original opponents Marist called off late on Thursday evening. Even with this late change of fixture the Beavers were still able to travel with a squad of 18 to take on side they had narrowly beat at Beaver Park 12-7 less than a month ago. Last week Beverley were 17 nil behind…
After a couple of heavy defeats Beverley 2nds recorded a morale boosting victory against a experienced Scunthorpe 4th team after original opponents Cleethorpes called off on Friday morning. A week after struggling to field a forward pack Beverley welcomed back influential number 8 Rob Vaux after work commitments and also saw the return of two injured first team players Martin Shaw and Robert Todd. Todd badly broke his arm in…
Beverley 2nds 0 Malton 52 At first viewing the scoreline suggests a totally one sided contest, however for the best part of 50 mins Beverley competed well and played some good rugby, only a lack of composure, a couple of wrong options and several injuries meant that in the end Malton ran out convincing winners after taking their chances with clinical precision. From the outset Beverley back line took their…
Beverley RUFC hope to build on their recent run of form when they visit bottom of the league West Hartlepool on Saturday for their National League 3 fixture. Despite leaving 1st team regulars James Mckay and Jade Gardiner on the bench last weekend, the Beavers overcame second placed Stockport to record their third consecurive win and stretch their unbeaten record to four matches. Coach Barrie Pearce said ,”Both James and…