Beverley RUFC embark upon their League campaign for this season with a home fixture against Liverpool side, Waterloo at Beaver Park on Saturday, kick-off 3 p.m. Waterloo are an unknown quantity to the Beavers, this being the first clash between the clubs in anyone’s memory. They have fallen on difficult times of late having tumble down the leagues from the very top level in only a few years. Not withstanding…
Rugby Union and Rugby League sides from around the area came together at Beaver Park to take part in a ‘Clash of the Codes’ event this weekend. It was organised to support Craig Hancock who played for Beverley ARLC in the Ray Speckman Cup Final in May, where he suffered a badly broken leg and has been unable to play or work since. In all, the event raised over £600…
Beverley RUFC made it through to the second round of the Yorkshire Cup beating Driffield 28 – 15 at Beaver Park. In the second round Beverley will once again be at home and will face the winners of the tie between Hull RUFC and Morley. Sam Atioli touches down to score Beverley’s second try in the Yorkshire Cup HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…
Beverley RUFC are drawn at home to local rivals Driffield in the 1st Round of the Yorkshire Cup and the match will take place next Thursday evening 26th August at Beaver Park, kick-off 7 p.m. The winner of this tie will play the winner of the Hull RUFC v Morley first round tie in the second round at home. Obviously that would be a big attraction and the prospect adds…
Beverley Rugby Club have been stripping off for their latest fund-raising calendar. Earlier this week club officials posed ‘in the buff’ for their new nude club calendar, which will be available in time for Christmas. The saucy shots show committee and staff members wearing nothing but festive outfits, with the odd Christmas decoration to cover their pride! Ian Archibald of Beverley Rugby Club said: “The calendar helps bring in much…
Beverley Rugby Club are holding their annual Sportsman’s Dinner at the KC Stadium on Thursday 16th September with a start time of 7pm for 7.30pm. Dress is Black Tie or Lounge Suits. The function has acquired the reputation as the premier Sportsman’s Dinner in this area and this year promises to uphold that tradition and reputation. Malcolm Lord will be compare for the evening. The guest speaker is former England…
Beverley RUFC commence their pre-season training at Beaver Park on 1st July at 6.45 p.m. Training nights will continue thereafter on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.45 p.m. All players of whatever standard are encouraged to attend these sessions which, apart from the obvious fitness and skill benefits, are always fun. On Saturday 3 July the club is holding an open day. The day will commence at 3 p.m. with a…
At its recently held Annual General Meeting, Beverley RUFC Chairman Malcolm Cunningham reported on a very satisfactory season on the field for the club. The first XV, playing some very good rugby finished the season in a highly creditable 7th place in the league table, despite a quite horrendous run of injuries. Several key players spent a fair amount of time on the sidelines with fractured limbs and the bad…
Beverley Rugby Club set off on their end of season tour to Newcastle this morning. Players from each of the three senior sides were dressed up as Beverley Superheroes of all shapes and sizes. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Bandits won their Merit Final on Sunday beating Scarborough Danesmen in a pulsating final 31-28 at Hullensians RUFC. Beverley camped on their opponent’s line on a few occasions without being able to break their defence. Scarborough scored two long distant intercept tries with their fast running backs but was allowed little possession from the set pieces. A close encounter was in the balance right till the final whistle as…
Beverley Rugby Club held their player’s presentation evening, the ‘Lads’ only event saw players from the first and second fifteen receive recognition for their achievements. Winners were: 1st team Players Player of the Year – Richard Bussey Player of the Year – Tony Riby-French Most Improved – Danny Morris 2nd team Players Player of the Year – Gav Jenney Player of the Year – James Graham Most improved – Matt…
Hull RUFC came to Beaver Park this afternoon, their 2nd XV played Beverley’s 2nd XV. In a high scoring game it was Hull RUFC who won the match with the final score being 27 – 41. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Pictures form the game that saw the Beverley Bandits make it through to the final today by beating BP at Beaver Park in the Merit Semi Final. With good home support at Beverley Rugby Club the Bandits scored a string of tries to earn a spot in the final that will be played in Pocklington. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
This was an extraordinary game of rugby. Littered equally with mistakes and champagne rugby from the Beavers it was nevertheless an exciting game with, eventually, the right outcome. As is normal with the Beavers, this last away game of the season is used as an occasion for the players to let their hair down, dress up in fancy dress and have a good night out on the way home. Unfortunately…
After various last minute drop outs, this was a very different looking Beverley RUFC team that took on Scunthorpe 4ths for the 3rd time this year. Without various key personnel, it was left to the remaining players to fill the voids. The game started in usual Beverley RUFC fashion, half hearted and without commitment. Scunthorpe made easy work of the new look Beverley RUFC pack and were dominant at almost…
Action rugby pictures from the match at Beaver Park featuring the Beverley 2nd XV and Scarborough 4th’s. The at times was ‘ugly’ though Beverley kept their heads winning 24 – 17. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley RUFC travel to Merseyside on Saturday to take on West Park St. Helens in their final game of the season. Whilst the Beavers are comfortable in seventh place in the league table West Park are fighting a survival battle at the bottom and will surely be desperate for a win to maintain their slim chances of avoiding relegation. They are only eight points adrift of safety with a game…
Beverley RUFC came close to causing an upset in the 2nd round of the Yorkshire Cup. Beverley faced a tough test in Hull RUFC but started the game strongly taking the lead with penalty kick. Hull responded well and looked to be running away with the match. Beverley RUFC dug in and a good second half performance saw them score two twice bringing them within 3 points of Hull. Late…