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Beverley RUFC U16s came off the back of an excellent (but losing) performance at York last week and started off in similar vein against a big Castleford side. Almost with the first play of the game Beverley gained a penalty 10m from the Castleford line which was quickly taken to Ben Watson who crashed over for the first try. Beverley were playing into the wind and were relying on their…
Beverley Braves kicked off on a bitterly cold morning determined to secure a win against old rivals Dockers and a fantastic kick from Owen Harrison put pressure on them straight away. A Docker’s mistake let Braves get established quickly with flowing passes and strong running from everyone and James McGahey capitalised on this by dodging through the Docker’s challenges to score and give Braves the confident start that was needed….
What a match. This was a thrilling encounter played at a great pace with the result in doubt until the very end. It was an afternoon full of expectation, both these teams being capable of playing exhilarating rugby. And they did not disappoint. Chester are a fine well organised side going flat out for promotion and to have emerged triumphant against such a polished outfit was perhaps one of Beverley…
In a game of two halves the Blue and Golds claimed both points in a bruising encounter at the Roy Waudby Complex last Saturday. The early exchanges were brutal with big hits aplenty. Finally after a spell of sustained pressure, in which Louis Hubbard seemed to be taking on the whole Cottingham side single handedly, Steve Davidson crashed over wide out to give the visitors the lead. Louis Hubbard went…
Hodgsons gained sweet revenge against the only team to beat them this season in superb fashion. Bransholme Athletic had beaten the tanners 4-3 in November, but there was to be no repeat this time round as the away side fired in 7 goals, with leading scorer Adam Foster bagging 4 for himself. Hodgsons set about the game in a determined fashion, closing down the opposition quickly. Going forward Hodgsons looked…
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV proved too strong for Driffield 3rd’s as they easily beat them at Beaver Park. Ian Archibald scored three tries in a game that got heated at times with Beverley’s Jamie Gill at one point being grabbed round the throat. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1177] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Molescroft Rangers moved up to second in the table beating Wawne Ferry Reserves 3 – 2at the Beverley Leisure Centre. Darren Spruce was once again the star of show as he continued his record of a goal in every game finishing this match with hat-trick. Rangers are now just 1 point behind league East Riding County League Division 2 leaders Hodgsons FC Reserves who beat Howden Reserves 7 – 3….
Longcroft School today was home for the football tournament that saw Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United and Hull College Girls School’s of Excellence compete. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1175] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley RUFC entertain Chester this Saturday at Beaver Park, kick-off 2.15 p.m., in what should be an enthralling encounter. Chester have been in the top two in the league table all season and, although they slipped up last Saturday and dropped back to third place, they will provide stern opposition for the Beavers. For their part Beverley completely revised their tactics and game plan last Saturday at Sandal and picked…
Beverley Racecourse general manager Sally Iggulden hopes the course’s star race will still attract the best of the North’s sprinters despite it losing its Listed status. The Hillary Needler Trophy, held every May, is the racing high-point on the Westwood but because of a fall in standard of entrants for the fillies-only two-year-old sprint, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have removed the coveted Listed status of the race. Iggulden admits…
The score suggests a miserable day for Beverley U17s. But fair play to Beverley as they started the first 10/15minutes the brighter and scored the first try of the game. It didn’t take long for Driffield to get themselves back into the game, and as time moved on Driffield started to see more of the ball and put pressure on the Beverley try line. It was more of the same…
After a lengthy lay off both sides were definitely up for the game in the mornings blustery conditions. Straight from the off Jamie Branton ran strongly into Wyke’s defence to show them exactly the sort of team they were up against. In the next few moments Harvey Lazenby had to be taken off with an injury to the face which did not see him return to the field of play….
A Dan Baillie hat-trick for Beverley Rams edged them into the semi-final of the knock out cup but only after a titanic game with hosts Bridlington. This game was originally due to be played on 21 November but the bad weather had until now put paid to any chance of the game taking place. Both teams looked rusty after such a long break and the heavy pitch sapped the energy…
Beverley Town Mohicans went into this quarter final full of confidence following some great training sessions and were soon on top when a corner from Callum Ward was met by a very powerful header from Will Collingwood which gave the keeper no chance. A minute later Dan Naldrett collected a clearance, and after dribbling to midway in Anlaby’s half, unleashed a super strike which flew into the top of the…
Sunday afternoon saw a hard fought top of the table clash take place at a wet and windy Leconfield. In the first half Pinefleeet with the wind behind them took the game to the hosts. However they found the Whitestar back four of Jenna Potter, Mel Marsden, Jodie Berry and the impressive Laura Stevenson, who has just returned from a lengthy lay off, impassable and were restricted to long range…
Mill Lane United were beaten by Hope Pole B at Longcroft School. United looked to be in control of the game and when Scott Vickers extended their lead with a left foot volley just before half time they looked like they would win easily. The second half however was a different story, United never really got going and Hope Pole took advantage scoring four times making the final score 4…
Windy conditions at Norwood Park turned this into a scrappy affair, with Sculcoates eventually coming out on top. Manager Dave Walton had to shuffle his pack as Town were without keeper Ben Thompson due to injury and suspension. Johnny Kershaw duly stepped up to the mark and deputised in goal, not for the first team this season, for which Town are grateful as Kershaw showed great attitude and ability to…
Molescroft FC’s Mohicans played league leaders Willerby Wanderers at Longcroft School. Molescroft FC started the game knowing they would need to win in order to keep in touch and keep their hopes of a championship alive. All goals came in the second half and it was Molescroft FC who opened the scoring after a defensive mix up let in Louis Lee to score from close range. Willerby did level the…