It was almost a perfect start to the new season when new signing Harry Inman nearly scored within the first few minutes with a brilliant run and although there was no points on the board it certainly sent the right message to the opposition and set the tone of the game.
This was a tough match for the Beverley Braves, Dewsbury play first division rugby in Yorkshire and the winner of this match would claim a quarter final place in the Yorkshire Cup
The Beverley Braves knew a strong start was needed against this tough Dockers side and they did just that with a number of impressive runs. The pressure paid off as Nathan Collinson bravely got possession back for Beverley on the Dockers
The game got off to the perfect start for the Braves when a high kick from Wyke was cleanly taken by Joe Wardill on the half way line and he saw a gap and accelerated through the defence to score before Wyke even had time to settle.
This fixture is always a tough battle for Beverley Braves and today was no exception. Callum Officer and Dylan Clifford set the tone with charges that stunned the opposition. Big hits went in from all players and Harry Bell
Beverley travelled to Leeds to play in their first Cross Yorkshire fixture. Facing an unknown side they had to make an impression from the off and you could see on their faces that they were up for the challenge.
After a ferocious encounter last week against old rivals East Hull in the last of the summer 9 a side competition Beverley had to be tough in this league fixture as they returned to 13 a side game.
To continue to give the rugby league teams who wish to play during the school holiday period, the league decided to run a 9 – a side tournament.
Beverley had to dig deep this Sunday against a Skirlaugh side who are undefeated in the league. After some excellent games in previous weeks the Beverley Braves were up for the challenge despite having players missing on holiday.
Beverley kicked off on this sunny Sunday morning with determination against a big Myton side and within the first few minutes, they had put the visitors under pressure to force an error and give possession to the Braves yards from Myton’s line.
The game started with some outstanding tackling from Beverley who certainly looked full of aggression from the off. James McGahey, who performs text book tackles week in week out
After a week off Beverley had to bounce back with style and they did just that. Harry Bullyment set the tone for the game with stunning successive tackles from the off and then Beverley started their attack.
The Beverley Braves did not have the best of starts to this Peter Lowthorpe Under 14 Cup semi final as they had to soak up massive pressure on their line from the off but Owen Harrison spoilt the attack with an excellent interception
In appalling conditions the game kicked off with both sets of supporters not expecting to see a good standard of rugby in such bad weather. Credit must go to all the players out on the pitch for holding on to the ball so well.
It was important for the Beverley Braves to bounce back after the previous week and they did just that in style. Myton kicked the ball to start the game and it came to Joe Wardill who accelerated from his own line up the field running from one wing
The game started with confidence from Beverley as the ever powerful Darren Benstead charged with an explosive run for the opening drive of the match.
The Beverley Braves needed to maintain their current form from previous matches against a strong looking Wyke side and it was the visitors who had the early pressure.
Right from the whistle the crowd knew this match was going to be a physical one as Dockers initial attack was a massive charge down the middle of the pitch, their strength was obvious and the battle had commenced