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.
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.
Officials from Beverley ARLFC and also other clubs attended the National Conference League end of season review night.
At the event, that was held in Bradford awards were presented for the season’s achievements. These were given to clubs and individuals that took part in each of the three divisions.
Pat Howdle has stepped down as Director of Rugby at Beverley ARLC bringing the end to a four-year spell with the club.
News of his departure was issued by the club who expressed their most sincere thanks. Howdle took charge at the club in the summer of 2014. During that time the club has developed rapidly and has even played live on TV.
The blue and golds signed off the 2018 season with a performance worthy of their title status, attempting to give the ball plenty of air at every opportunity.
In recognition of their title win the home side sportingly applauded them onto the field and were also very welcoming hosts afterwards in the clubhouse.
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.