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…
Although Beverley was ready to take on the Tigers it was Cottingham who were the stronger side from the whistle and they held possession well. When the Braves finally got the ball they did not capitalise as they have in previous games despite Jamie Branton taking the ball into the pack well. Beverley threw the ball around but they could not keep hold of it in sticky conditions. There was…
The Beverley Braves’ lads were really ready for a game of rugby after a lengthy lay off and this showed as from the whistle blew they flew at the opposition. A shell shocked Isberg watched as within just two minutes the first try was scored from an all too familiar run from Dylan Clifford smashing his way over the line to stun the opposition. An excellent kick from Owen Harrison…
Beverley Braves were not fired up for this game like the previous week but still fought hard against old rivals East Hull. The home side managed to break free in the early minutes down the right wing but Harry Gray saved a certain try with a perfect tackle that wrapped up the player and ball. He continued this impressive tackling throughout the match. Braves struggled to get out their own…
Beverley Braves kicked off on a bitterly cold morning determined to secure a win against old rivals Dockers and a fantastic kick from Owen Harrison put pressure on them straight away. A Docker’s mistake let Braves get established quickly with flowing passes and strong running from everyone and James McGahey capitalised on this by dodging through the Docker’s challenges to score and give Braves the confident start that was needed….
In some slippery conditions at Longcroft, the Braves were up to take on the East Hull visitors. Kurt Pelham took a fine catch to start the game with conviction. East Hull ran strongly and put pressure on the home side’s line. Despite some bruising tackles East Hull broke free and went over for an early lead. Play resumed with the same conviction and Joe Wardill took a sky high kick…
It was an early start for the Braves this Halloween morning and both sides look nervous for the first few minutes of play. Zak Mayo took the ball cleanly from the off but the game was scrappy for a while and Normanton capitalised on a couple of offside’s from Beverley which gave them valuable yards up the field. This pressure was felt even more when James McGahey was taken off…
Pouring rain could not dampen the spirit of the young lads this week as Beverley Braves U13 took on an undefeated Hull Dockers. Straight from the whistle there were crunching tackles from both sides and you just knew this was going to be an excellent game. Dockers drove in hard and good runs from their play maker no 12 saw Braves pinned on their line, but some courageous tackling forced…