In the first game against Cottingham Tigers Isaac Merryweather was outstanding for the Braves with some furious charges that troubled the Tigers and resulted in a fine try. Will Cohen took his season’s try tally to 36, the majority of these were scored with sheer power and pace but this time it was clever support play which paid dividends, following the play, sniffing for opportunities, anticipating the offloads of which…
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 blue and golds managed to field a much beefier side at last weekend and with a little more concentration when they led 20-16 with 20 minutes to go,could well have taken their first league points of the season. They paraded two new signings in second rowers Nathan Wilkinson and Steve White and also welcomed back Gavin Proctor and Steve Davidson to the fold. The hosts took the lead with…
The blue and golds conceded their Yorkshire Cup tie away to Thorne Moorends. A decision was taken in midweek not to go taking in to account the youthfulness of the side. Coach Richard Shaw commented; “We have just played two matches against very physical opposition a third in a row against far higher ranked opposition could have put some of our youngsters off for goodl” Secretary Keith Deyes added; ”We…
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…
The blue and golds, Beverley ARLC again took the field with a side containing several teenagers and were overawed by a more experienced beefier side. They made a reasonable fist of things in the first half trailing only 12-6 at the interval but the floodgates opened in the second half. The writing looked on the wall for the hosts as the visitors swept to 12-0 lead inside the first ten…
This game was swiftly rearranged when Beverley ARLC’s scheduled opponents Orchard Park pulled out of the fixture as a mark of respect to the sudden and tragic death of their player Danny Orvis at the age of only 28. It proved to be a baptism of fire for the hosts as they were outmuscled by a physically bigger and more experienced side. In a much changed outfit from last season…
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…
The blue and golds, Beverley ARLC, made the short trip along the M62 to Pontefract for this pre-season friendly. They travelled with a squad of 23 including 7 players from the under 17’s side in a game that allowed unlimited substitutions. The physically bigger West Yorkshire outfit dominated the opening half an hour racing to a 22-0 lead before the visitors started to enjoy greater possession and territory and were…
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…
The Beverley Braves under nines continued their formidable form of late with a win over Sutton Trust Lambwath at Longcroft. An all round team effort saw the Braves rattle up ten tries and keep a clean sheet, a great achievement against a Lambwath side who did not lack enthusiasm and were prepared to offload the ball at any opportunity. Beverley opened the scoring in their first set of six when…
Hull FC stormed into sixth place in Super League with a crushing 52-16 victory over Salford at the KC Stadium. A vocal home crowd for the club’s Pink Night – the players sported special black and pink kits in aid of The Yorkshire Scan Appeal – enjoyed a sparkling performance as Hull continue to find their best form at the right stage of the season. Danny Tickle helped himself to…
Beverley Rugby League Club held their annual presentation dinner last Saturday at the Hodgsons. Around 70 players, girlfriends and family attended the event, where the special guest was former Hull FC star Tevita Vaikona. Chairman Graham Ostler thanked sponsors Adams Tyres, Acklams Coaches and the Durham Ox for their support, as well as Hodgsons for their hospitality. It proved to be a big evening for full-back Lee Falcus who scooped…
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…
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