This was a much changed Blue and Golds line-up that travelled to Bradford and there were few complaints from the coaching staff about the efforts.
Tony Spence took control of the side for the match that saw Beverley 33-18 by the West Yorkshire side. Spence said tactical awareness was an issue while he did praise his player’s efforts.
League leaders Ince Rose Bridge strolled into town and demonstrated their title credentials. They combined a physical and aggressive defence with an adventurous attack.
Their efforts proved too much for Beverley who had to work hard to stay in touch at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Beverley ARLFC suffered their first defeat at home in over a year as they lost to Crosfields. For some time the Beverley Leisure Centre has been a fortress for Beverley.
This game saw the blue and golds somewhat out-muscled by a physically bigger and more experienced outfit from Warrington.
The blue and golds kick-started their season with this win which was harder work than the scoreline suggests. Barrow Island arrived in town looking to extend a seven-game winning run stretching back to last July but the hosts had other ideas.
Barrow looked to blow the opposition away very early on and raced to an 18-0 lead in only 11 minutes. Jack Howdle forced his way over from close range quickly followed by a try from dummy half by Tom Moor.
Beverley ARLC have been in full training for the past month. The first game of the season at York Acorn in the first round of the Challenge Cup on the weekend of the 26 and 27 January is drawing closer.
The club also expects to confirm a couple of friendlies in the month of February.
Beverley ARLC negotiated a potentially tricky trip up the A1 to maintain their 100% record as they beat Gateshead Storm in the National Conference League.
As has been the case on a number of occasions this season it was the first half performance which set them up for victory. Playing down the slope in the first half, the visitor’s pace caused countless problems for the opposition.
National Conference League leaders Beverley ARLC will hit the road this weekend as they head North to play Gateshead Storm, a side that is struggling in the NCL. Beverley who have won all eight of their games and are now odds on favourites to be promoted and win the title as they sit four points clear at the summit. Bevelrey enjoyed another fine win last time out and with their…
Beverley ARLC will face their biggest test of the season as they host their early title rivals Clock Face Miners in the National Conference League on Saturday.
Beverley, who top the table on points difference, following their blistering start to the season, will be looking to get the edge in game which will see the winner go clear at summit of the table.
The blue and golds finally got some action after a three-week lay-off and will be pleased to make it two wins from two.
This particular corner of Cheshire managed to survive the worst of the return of the ‘beast from the east’ although there were frequent snow showers throughout the game combined with a bitter wind. Their first-half performance was virtually without fault as they raced to a 28-0 lead.