League leaders Ince Rose Bridge strolled into town and demonstrated their title credentials. They combined a physical and aggressive defence with an adventurous attack.
Their efforts proved too much for Beverley who had to work hard to stay in touch at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Ince Rose Bridge will arrive at the Beverley Leisure Centre in a rich vein of form. Like Beverley, they have won their last three NCL matches one of which was away from home.
Ince Rose Bridge are also riding high in NCL Divison 2 topping the table with 18 points from their opening 11 games. They have suffered just two defeats this season, losing away to Hull Dockers and Clock Face Miners.
A Lewis Poskitt drop-goal in the 80th minute separated the two sides in this tense arm-wrestle.
Even then Beverley had to endure an agonising 6 minutes of stoppage time in which the visitors hit back with a converted try which thankfully was the cue for the full-time whistle to be sounded.
Beverley ARLFC are back in action this weekend as they welcome Shaw Cross Sharks to the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Beverley has had a mixed start to the season. They have lost two of their opening fixtures. Their only victory coming at home with a comprehensive win over Barrow Island.
National Conference League Division 3 Champions, Beverley ARLC now have an idea of who they will face next season in Division 2.
Following a superb season that saw the Blue & Golds clinch the championship and promotion, Beverley will be joined by Barrow Island and Clock Face Miners and step up a level next season.