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Beverley RUFC’s league season ended in disappointment when results elsewhere on the final day denied them the last place of safety they had come so close to attaining.
Westella & Willerby Reserves hammered Hodgsons FC at Longcroft School in the Humber Premier League.The Tanners who have enjoyed a mini revival under new boss Rob Lever were blown away
With a home tie for the semi final on the 3G pitch in Hull, Pinefleet immediately capitalised on the home advantage and struck a ball firmly in the back of the Eagles net within only a few minutes of the start of the game.
So this National League 3 (North) season comes to a nail biting conclusion at Beaver Park on Saturday when Beverley RUFC entertain Burnage in their final effort to escape relegation.
Robbie Whiting beams from the summit of Group A after a classic encounter with undefeated Mark Gabell. Mark had the early share of the spoils racing to a 4-1 lead, but a stirling comeback from Robbie reeling of 5 consecutive frames
Beverley Racecourse kicked off their 2012 season with Spring into Racing. Despite the poor wet weather some race goers braved the elements to enjoy an afternoon of racing.
Beverley & East Riding Lawn Tennis Club held an open day at their Seven Corners Lane club at the weekend.The day gave non members a chance to play tennis for free and there were plenty of people, young and old
Hodgsons FC Reserves were beaten 4 -3 by Gilberdyke Phoenix at the Beverley Leisure Centre. Although they have been beaten the Tanners have more than enough points on the board to secure their place in the East Riding County League
Local fun runners are reminded that entries for the B&A Scaffolding Fun Run close on 30 April. The 2k fun run precedes the Hall Construction Group Beverley 10k on Sunday 13 May and starts at 10.15 from Beverley Leisure Complex.
Organisers of a popular racing event say it has really won the region’s hearts this year. Tickets for Beverley Racecourse’s award-winning Lucky in Love night, which is due to take place for the third year running
Racing returns to Beverley tomorrow as Spring Into Racing kicks off another season at the westwood course. The first races goes off at 13.40 with the Andy Taylor Snr Is 70 Today Maiden Auction Stakes
Molescroft Rangers shared with the points with Greyhound FC as they drew 1 – 1 at the Beverley Leisure Centre. The point keeps Molescroft Rangers seven points clear of the relegation zone in the East Riding County League
The Humber Colts have kept their slim hopes of a title a alive with a fine 3 – 0 win over league leaders AFC George. The Colts went into the game knowing nothing less than three points would be enough and boy did they deliver.
David Elvidge sent in these pictures he took at the Beverley Leisure Centre featuring local rugby league side Beverley ARLC. This friendly match was a real test for Beverley who were narrowly beaten by Lambwath who play in a high league.
The game started with confidence from Beverley as the ever powerful Darren Benstead charged with an explosive run for the opening drive of the match.
Beverley ARLC concerned at the serious lack of match practice managed to hastily arrange this ‘friendly’ fixture at the Leisure Centre against Premier League opposition.
Hodgsons FC picked up a valuable three points as they beat North Cave 4 – 3 in the Humber Premier League. Luke Thompson scored a hatrick for the Tanners with Adam Foster completing the scoring for the home side.
Triumph and tragedy here for Beverley RUFC. They achieved another fine victory in their fight to avoid relegation but sadly it was marred by a serious neck injury to Alex Ogilvie which caused a fifty minute delay