Braves Beaten In Competitive Match

May 12, 2011

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…

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Blue & Golds Beaten in Final Home Fixture

May 2, 2011

The blue and golds ended their league season at the Beverley Leisure Centre in dissapointing style. Not for the first time this season, they let a winning position slip when they led 24-14 midway through the second half having clawed their way back from an initial 10-0 defecit. The visitors were quick out of the traps with two tries in the first 10 minutes. The fightback began when Steve Davidson’s…

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Blue And Golds Left With Plenty To Ponder

April 29, 2011

Beverley ARLC draw a disappointing season to a close as they host Hull Isberg on Saturday at the Beverley Leisure Centre (ko 2pm). After some tough fixtures, the Blue and Golds lie in tenth place out of 14 teams in Division One of the Hull & District Open Age Rugby League competition. Meanwhile, their have been some developments away from the field that could have important ramifications for teams like…

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Tanners Show Spirit In Charity Rugby Clash

April 25, 2011

A big crowd enjoyed an Easter Sunday to remember when Hodgsons FC and Beverley ARLC clashed in a charity football/ rugby league extravaganza at Beverley Leisure Centre. The touchline was crammed with supporters of both clubs – plus a fair number of neutrals – enjoying a beer or five on another lovely spring day. And they weren’t let down by the quality of sport on display. The two teams first…

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Braves Secure Victory in Sutton With Late Scores

April 23, 2011

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…

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Green Dragon is Starting Point for Rugby Fans Derby Day

April 22, 2011

Local fans of Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull FC were in Beverley early doors as they geared up for this afternoons derby match. Kevin Tattersall, a Rovers fan was in the Green Dragon Beverley this morning at just after 9am where with friends he enjoyed a breakfast and pint before heading off to the match. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…

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Louis Hubbard Brace Helps Blue & Golds to Victory

April 17, 2011

The blue and golds grabbed 2 more precious league points in a patchy performance at the Beverley Leisure Centre in which they just about demonstrated their superiority. Disaster struck in the first minute  of the game when a sloppy pass was intercepted by the visitors who scored beside the posts. The hosts did however force a line drop out with the restart kick but failed to get over the line…

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Massive Weekend For All At Beverley RUFC

April 13, 2011

Beverley RUFC face a massive weekend with fixtures that will go a long way to deciding the fate of their two senior teams. The first XV achieved a hugely positive result last weekend at Middlesbrough, digging deep and playing some positive rugby to beat the hosts 27-17. But they need to build on this when they travel to Waterloo at the weekend in a game that, should they win, will…

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Braves Win on the Big Stage

April 5, 2011

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…

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Braves Live Up to Their Name

April 3, 2011

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…

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Fenners Squeeze Past Weakened Blue and Golds

April 3, 2011

The blue and golds went down to a narrow defeat in a game that had a distinct end of season feel to it. Beverley, with a long injury list appeared to have almost half a side watching on the touchline and took the field with a makeshift line up. However they did start the brighter of the two  sides and went close to scoring in the 5th minute when a…

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Braves Running Game Too Strong for Wyke

March 28, 2011

James McGahey set the tone for a fantastic 54-18 victory for Beverley Braves under-13s over an outclassed but battling Hull Wyke side. But it was a real team performance, with Joe Wardill on hand at the right time to help himself to a quartet of tries and everyone on the pitch playing at the top of their form. The match started with a minute’s silence for Councillor Brenda Petch, who…

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Blue & Golds Are Utterly Outclassed

March 27, 2011

As the massive 80-0 scoreline suggests, this game was one-way traffic with Beverley being totally outclassed by a powerful Duke of York side. The runaway leaders of the division, whose side contained several ex professionals, were far too strong for Beverley. The Blue and Golds had only 14 fit players for the game due to injuries, work commitments and a myriad of other reasons. And to add insult to injury,…

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Bulls Knock Braves Out of Cup

March 21, 2011

Beverley Braves under-13s lived up to their name despite going down to a 38-8 defeat of Skirlaugh Bulls in their cup semi-final clash. It was a daunting task for the Braves against such talented opposition, but led by man-of-the-match Owen Harrison they certainly did themselves proud. Within minutes of the start, the Bulls caught Beverley totally off guard to score their first try. Spectators must have thought this was how…

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Blue and Golds Council Cup Run Ended by Sully’s

March 21, 2011

Two tries apiece from Louis Hubbard and Aaron Horsfield weren’t enough to stop Beverley ARLC bowing out of the Council Trophy after a 44-26 defeat at Bilton Sully’s. The match was lost in the first half as the home side monopolised possession to go in 30-10 ahead, although when Beverley did manage to get some possession they did look dangerous. After the hosts drew first blood with a try in…

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Braves tame the Tigers

March 16, 2011

The match started sadly for Beverley Braves today as in form Bailey Foulston was taken off the pitch within the first few minutes with a broken collar after a strong tackle. He has been playing superbly of late and his presence will be missed. The Braves were on fire today and James McGahey expertly picked up a loose ball and the resulting long pass out wide was cleanly taken by…

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Beverley Braves Host Hull Wyke at Longcroft

March 14, 2011

The Beverley Braves under 9s, under 8s and under 10s hosted Hull Wyke as they continued their build up to the new season. The Beverley Braves under 8s won both their games while the other two age groups were narrowly beaten. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1305] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…

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Falcus Inspires Blue and Golds to Victory

March 14, 2011

The Blue and Golds’ returned to league action at Costello last Saturday and took both league points in less than convincing style. They started promisingly when crisp handling sent Mike Cooper over for a try. The home side replied with a try before Calum O’Connor forced his way over in the corner for the visitors. Then Louis Hubbard made an incisive break faced with options of Gavin Proctor and Lee…

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