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.
This victory in a pre-season friendly against higher ranked opposition should prove a huge morale booster for Scott Taylor’s men ahead of the start of the campaign in March.
Beverley brought a strong squad of 19 along to Marist including a recalled Alex Starling out of retirement.
National Conference Division Three Champions, Beverley, will play their final home game of this season this weekend when they welcome Gateshead Storm to the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Scott Taylor and his side who won the title with games to spare will be looking to get back to winning ways after they suffered their only defeat of the season last time out.
The blue and golds came up against a determined Cumbrian outfit and had to admit that they were second best on the day.
Barrow Island, who head a cluster of clubs looking to secure the second automatic promotion spot to NCL Division 2 and had clearly done their homework for this top of the table clash.
The blue and golds clinched the NCL division 3 title with four games to spare with a performance that typified their season- ruthless and clinical when they had to be.
A big celebration is now planned at next week’s televised game at home to Dewsbury Celtic this coming Saturday.
Beverley ARLC have moved a step closer to clinching the National Conference Division title after they beat Clock Face Miners 26-12 at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Beverley never really looked like they were in the game and for long spells in the first period were mere spectators as Clock Face Miners looked to cause an upset by beating the champions elect.
Beverley ARLC kept their unbeaten league record intact but it was again very much put to the test by Woolston Rovers who came to the Beverley Leisure Centre in good form.
Rovers, who had won three on the bounce were determined to put a dent in Beverley’s title hopes, as they arrived with a robust pack on another hot afternoon that was about both sides toughing it out.
National Conference League Division Three leaders, Beverley ARLC, return to action this Saturday as they host Woolston Rovers at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Head Coach, Scott Taylor and his side are now entering the business end of the season and currently have a six point lead over second placed Clock Face Miners at the top of the table as they look to win the championship.
Beverley ARLC made it ten wins in a row as they comprehensively defeated Waterhead Warriors with a 90-0 win at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Beverley, who were back on the field after a three week break secured their tenth league win with ease against a Warriors team that played with just 11 men.
Beverley ARLC return to action this weekend following a 3 week lay-off since their last match and over a month since they last played a home game in the National Conferance League.
Currently top of the table, Beverley will welcome Waterhead Warriors to the Beverley Leisure Centre as they go in search of tenth successive win.
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.
Beverley ARLC chalked up their sixth consecutive win as they beat Eastmoor Dragons 45-30 at the Beverley Leisure Centre to remain top of NCL division 3
Beverley now face a top of the table clash next weekend against Clock Face Miners who boast a similar 100% record. As has been the pattern in recent weeks, the blue and golds attacking machine has attempted to blow the opposition away very early on.