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This performance was right up there with Beverley’s best in their recent history.
Some phenomenal defending for the full eighty minutes in a cliff-hanger of a contest sent the league leaders to their first defeat of the season.
Beverley came under pressure immediately after losing the kick-off and Rishworthians camped in Beverley’s 22. After 9 minutes they were awarded the inevitable penalty and Josh Kelly made the score 3-0 to the home side.
The pressure continued and things looked ominous for the Beavers when Rishworthian’s tricky young winger Joe Billing sliced through for an excellent try which Josh Kelly duly converted to make it 10-0.
Beverley RUFC Colts were knocked out of the Yorkshire Cup by Pocklington on the ‘Away Team’ rule after they drew 12-12 at Beaver Park.
Pocklington enjoyed the lion share of possession and territory though it was Beverley who took the lead when Brandon Leggett broke through to run 50 yards to score.
Beverley RUFC registered their fist with on the season as they beat Middlesbrough 28-12 at Beaver Park to go fourth in the Yorkshire Division One table.
On the pitch the Beavers fielded a new look like side with some making their first team debuts in a match against a side like Beverley lost on the opening day.
The blue and golds were confirmed as semi-finalists in the end of season top four play-offs last Saturday when Bentley last to Batley Boys 14-4.
Bentley were the only side that could deny the blue and golds fourth spot. Their reward is an away trip to first placed Batley Boys this Saturday, with the other semi-final being between second placed Siddal Academy against third placed East Hull.
Rich Jagger said he was pleased after he watched his Beverley Town side claim their first home win of the season as they beat South Cave 2-1 in the Humber Premier League.
Skipper Nathan White and the inform Alex Stark both found the back of the net in the second half as town secured a victory that moves them to fourth place in the table.
Beverley Under 15s travelled to Goole for match which will be repeated in the Yorkshire Cup in two weeks time.
Goole claimed advantage this time round with a good win in what turned out to be a very competitive game from the kick off.
Two second half goals from Rob Northen ensured Beverley Town Reserves got off to a winning start in the East Riding County League.
Town, claimed all three points at Longcroft School against Queens County AFC who were won the division one title last season to earn promotion.
Hodgsons FC continued their build up to the pre season with a friendly against South Cave at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
This Saturday the Tanners will get the new East Riding County League season underway with a home fixture against Harchester United.
Humber Premier League champions, Crown FC beat Beverley Town Football Club 2-1 at South Holderness Technology College.
Town’s manager Rich Jagger says he was disappointed that his side were unable to get more out of a game after they failed to capitalise on the chances they created.
This was in the final analysis a very professional performance from the blue and golds.
Beverley refused to to panic when they trailed 10-0 after 20 minutes and they fought back to grow in confidence and momentum as the game went on.
Conditions were perfect for this season’s opener between York and Beverley at Clifton Park and what a cracking match this turned out to be.
York opened the scoring after 5 minutes with a penalty from in front of the Beverley posts but a Phil Duboulay penalty levelled for Beverley after 13 minutes to make it 3-3.
Delighted South Yorkshire trainer David Griffiths was “chuffed to bits” after brilliant sprinter Take Cover won the Listed totescoop6 Beverley Bullet on Saturday.
The popular 10-year-old made all the running in Beverley’s big race of the season to delight a huge crowd as the 3-1 favourite for the £50,000 dash.
Kimberella is reported in top form ahead of his big day in the totescoop6 Beverley Bullet (3.15pm) on Saturday.
The iron-willed seven-year-old has been in fantastic nick since his transfer to Richard Fahey’s yard in Malton, and now takes aim at Beverley’s valuable Listed race over five furlongs.
The blue and golds season will be on the line today when they take on East Hull at the Beverley Leisure Centre in their 2.30pm kick-off.
Beverley are looking to secure a top four spot and qualify for the play-offs. Realistically, the hosts must win as they lie in 5th place level on points with fourth placed Bentley whose point difference is superior by 35.
Mirza will attempt to go one place better than three years ago when he shoots for glory in the totescoop6 Beverley Bullet on Saturday.
The Rae Guest-trained 10-year-old succumbed by a neck to Pearl Secret in the big Listed sprint at Beverley in 2014 and is back for another go in the hands of Joe Fanning.
Popular sprinter Take Cover will attempt to add further gloss on his exceptional CV by winning the totescoop6 Beverley Bullet on Saturday.
The 10-year-old gelding has been a wonderful servant for South Yorkshire trainer David Griffiths, for whom he has won 11 races and earned over £546,000 in prize-money.
Beverley Town Football Club are still to register a win at home after they were well beaten by Hessle Rangers 4-0 at Hutton Cranswick.
Boss Rich Jagger says it was a harsh lesson for his side as Rangers claimed all three points to go top of the Humber Premier League.