Beverley RUFC Beat Leeds Corinthians

Beverley travelled to Leeds Corinthians after there great win against Pocklington last week. There was a bad start both on and off the pitch with coach Chris “wham-bam” Dexter forgetting the kit resulting in Beverley having to wear a Leeds Corinthians strip.

The game also started slow as Beverleys forwards underestimated Leeds and therefore lost alot of ball due to this, after almost a full half of both teams playing sloppy rugby and being stalemate, the ever inspirational coach made a few changes adding some more pace to the pack. Daryl Gibson made good yards and the forwards got over well to allowing the backs to have space and carve out an impressive move and Lawrence Hunt dived over for his second try in as many games. Ben Brusby converted. Half time 7-0.

The second half started strong for Beverley and the forwards began to work very hard, allowing scrum half to get clean ball, the backs began to look like they were going to run away with the game however it was a forward to score the second try through Mikie Hall in only his second game of returning. Ben Brusby converted to make it 14-0. Leeds began to get the better of  Beverley as the match was coming to a close, pressuring the

Beavers into making alot of errors. Despite all the Leeds pressure Beverleys online defence was good and Leeds couldn’t find a way through and eventually gave away a penalty. This allowed Beverley to clear the ball and although losing it at the ruck, Lewis Nightingale made an interception and outpaced the Leeds team from 60 metres, this was the end of the game for Leeds respectively. Mason Jones converted.

Although Leeds took over the possession, Beverleys defence was too strong and therefore nilled Leeds.

Coach Chris Dexter was happy with the flattering scoreline but not the performance of which his players showed. He knows and so does everyone else that his team must step it up to beat Driffield next week.

Picture: The next generation of rugby players train at Beverley RUFC