Local sporting news featuring football, rugby union, rugby league new from Beverley’s key clubs
St Andrews got off to the worst possible start going one nil down after conceding a penalty in the first few minutes of their opening game of the Humber Premier League (HPL) season. As the game settled down St Andrews grow in confidence and drew level half way through the first half and continued to play the better football but couldn’t find the finishing touch in front of goal. The…
The 2011/2012 season opened at Beaver Park, Beverley on Friday evening with Beverley RUFC taking on Hull Ionians in the first round of the Yorkshire Cup before a good sized crowd. An entertaining match was in prospect with National Two (North) side Ionians parading their string of newly signed players against a young National Three (North) Beverley RUFC side. Initial anticipation proved to be correct for this was an absolutely…
Beverley Braves Under 9’s travelled to Hull Victoria Titans and came away with a hard fought win. Thanks go to Tom Marr and Ryan Deane assisting the home team in the first half and Joe Dennis and Tom Colley in the second half. The Braves started with the ball but failed to complete their set of six, something that was to occur on several occasions in the first half. This…
Saturday sees the start of the new Humber Premier League season and this year promises to be a special one for Beverley two biggest football clubs. The 2011-2012 season will see Beverley represented by not only Beverley Town FC but also Hodgsons FC with both clubs keen to end the season as the undisputed title of Beverley’s best team. Town have had a troubled summer that has seen key players…
Mill Lane United beat Holme Rovers 2 – 1 in a full blooded encounter at Broadgates. Both United goals came via Daniel Atkinson though his first strike is to be referred to the dubious goals panel and is likely to be credit as an own goal. Despite his brace Atkinson missed out on the man of the match award which was given to Jimbob Waldren for his classy performance. There…
Four Beverley youngsters have been selected to represent Great Britain in the World Biathle Championships in Bulgaria in September. Jordan Mounsey, Natasha Bellamy, Jessica Chapman and Luke Chapman are all thrilled to have been selected for the Great Britain squad. They qualified after their performances in a series of events including the National Championships which were held at Salford Quays on 14 August. Biathle is a growing sport in which…
The blue and golds, Beverley ARLC, made the short trip along the M62 to Pontefract for this pre-season friendly. They travelled with a squad of 23 including 7 players from the under 17’s side in a game that allowed unlimited substitutions. The physically bigger West Yorkshire outfit dominated the opening half an hour racing to a 22-0 lead before the visitors started to enjoy greater possession and territory and were…
Beverley Town wrapped up their pre season preparations with a hard fought draw with Humber Premier league 1 newcomers Driffield EI. Beverley Town started a little sluggish, and their quick tempo passing game was not quite there. After scrapping for possession Beverley Town finally took a hold of the game, and started to pass and move with speed and flair. The ball was being worked well down both flanks, with…
Beverley Town Cricket Clubs 1st XI earned winning draw against Woodhouse Grange CC at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The visitors won the toss and Beverley were put into bat. Opener Jamie Mitchell batted the entire innings scoring an unbeaten 91 of 145 balls. Olly Grantham was next best with the bat scoring 51 while Peter Groves scored just 27 run as Beverley set their guests a target of 207. Beverley…
Beverley Town Cricket Clubs 3rd XI were beaten at the Norwood Recreation Ground by Kirkella. Batting first Beverley bowled Kirkella out for 136 though only manage to score 122 in reply losing the East Yorkshire Cricket Alliance fixture by 14 runs. Photos by Paul Linton [nggallery id=1665]
Chalk Lane completed their pre season with emphatic as they beat Long Riston 9 – 1. Chalk Lane will start their season next week in the Humber Premier League where they will face local sides Beverley Town FC and Hodgsons FC. Photos by Paul Linton [nggallery id=1664]
A Beverley youngster has been given a dream opportunity to make his mark with Premier League giants Arsenal. St Nicholas Primary School pupil Keiran Franciosy, nine and a dedicated Gooner, has been asked to join the Arsenal Soccer School Advance Centre after successfully completing a trial at Longcroft School on Friday. It comes on the back of an excellent performance from the Beverley lad and his Westella and Willerby team…
Beverley RUFC’s 2011/2012 campaign kicks off next week with a home fixture at Beaver Park against Hull Ionians on Friday night 19 August Kick-off 6.45 p.m. in the first round of the Yorkshire Cup. Originally scheduled as a pre- season warm up match, when the draw was made both clubs readily agreed to play it as the cup tie, which will certainly add a little spice to the game. Apart…
The Rose & Crown Pub was very busy as they opened their doors to those heading off to Beverley Racecourse. There were plenty of ladies and gents enjoying some pre race drinks as they get ready to head off the Beverley Races Ladies Day at the Westwood course. [nggallery id=1655]
The Beverley Arms Hotel hosted champagne reception for those heading off to Beverley Racecourse for Beverley Races Ladies Day. On arrival guest were given a glass of bubbly before tucking into a breakfast, those there will be returning for an evening party too which includes a BBQ. [nggallery id=1654]
The blue and golds make the trip to Pontefract this Saturday to play Chequerfield Rangers in a pre-season friendly. The new season will commence the first weekend of September and the picture is now a little clearer as to the make up of the two divisions. West Hull ‘A’,East Hull ‘A’,Skirlaugh ‘A’ and Dockers ‘A’ have left the Hull & District League to play in a March to November season…
Beverley RUFC won the World Cup 10s this Saturday at Beaver Park. Beverley beat Hull in the final with tries from Dave Worrall, Sam Atiola and the Beavers new captain Junior Tupai. Tupai captained a team that included former Beverley United manager Daniel Williams. Williams who has not been seen on the local sports circuit for some time looked as though he may have discovered his perfect sport. Scoring a…
Hodgsons FC thrashed Queens County at Longcroft 5 – 0 in football match that was played in wet conditions. Adam Foster scored twice for Tanners while Andrew Stott, Daniel Atkinson and Stefan Hewitt all grabbed a goal each. Manager Lee Hastings speaking after the match said; “Good performance and awful weather at times. Full credit to Queens who never gave in from start to finish.” Hodgsons FC now have a…