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IN what has been a tough year for the injury-riddled club, Beecroft Rugby Club’s reserve grade ended the season without the Suburban Rugby Union Burke Cup. They lost the grand final at the weekend 17-6 to Mosman in what can only be called heart breaking. Beecroft had all possession and dominated for the first half, taking the break up 6-0.…
Read MoreBeecroft Reserve Grade secured a spot in the Burke Cup grand final with 25-7 victory over St Pats. Expectation was high of the minor premiers, Beecroft after they lost to Mosman the week prior 14 to 7. Beecroft’s Josh Bowen appeared under a mass of bodies to see the referee award the first five pointer in the opening minutes. For…
Read MoreBeecroft’s Reserve Grade minor premiers began their final series on Saturday with a disappointing 14-7 loss to Mosman. Starting strongly, Beecroft dominated for the first 15 minutes of play but failed to score any points before Mosman released a barrage of attack for the remainder of the half. Beecroft defended well and resisted wave after wave of a counter attack…
Read MoreBeecroft 1st grade went out with a bang, defeating Mosman 24-10 in the final round of Sydney Sub-District Rugby for 2009. After a disappointing and frustrating second half to the season, it was a morale-boosting win for Beecroft, who fell just one win short of a place in the semi-finals. For the full article on the Beecroft Rugby Club in…
Read MoreBeecroft has announced a reshuffled first XV to take on Old Ignatians this weekend. The Lions are coming off three straight losses and will fight to get their season back on track. Beecroft inside centre and NSW Subbie representative Mike Daff will be moved to the flanker position against Iggies in the absence of usual flanker David Levett. For the…
Read MoreFor the second week in a row the two top sides from last year’s Kentwell Cup rugby have tasted defeat. Suburban District Club champion Drummoyne went down to Mosman 26-7 and Beecroft lost to giant-killers Kings Old Boys 21-5. Unable to cover a huge list of players missing through injury and other commitments, Beecroft Rugby Club was still able to…
Read MoreBeecroft’s golden season has come to a screeching halt after the Lions suffered their third loss in as many matches. The Thornleigh-based side has slipped to third on the Kentwell Cup ladder after a 21-5 loss to last-placed Kings Old Boys. Crofties are in a mid-season slump made worse by an exodus of players unavailable through either injury or other…
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