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Scintillating Display as Ilkley Topple Driffield in Final Home Game
The Dalesmen produced a scintillating display of backs-play at Stacks Field for their last home game of the season, resulting in a bonus...
Mar 243 min read

Ilkley Rugby Club Dinner – Book Your Place Now!
Join us for an evening of great food and club camaraderie at the Ilkley Rugby Club Annual Dinner on Friday 25th April 2025 . 📍...
Mar 121 min read


Ilkley ace Ben Walker discusses hat-trick and Australia move
Winger Ben Walker signed off in style for Ilkley on Saturday, scoring three tries in their 40-13 home victory over Cleckheaton in...
Mar 63 min read


Ilkley Fall Short Against Table-Toppers Scunthorpe Despite Strong Effort
Ilkley v Scunthorpe, 22nd February 2025 Following a disappointing trip to the north-east last weekend, the Dalesmen were hoping to make...
Feb 253 min read


IRFC Mourns The Loss Of Michael Clegg
We are sad to inform you that a club legend Michael Clegg (Cleggy) passed away at the weekend. Cleggy was devoted above all else to...
Feb 101 min read


Ilkley Delight Home Crowd With Win Over York!
Ilkley 27 - York 17 The ground conditions were good and the sun shone although it was cool. Everything looked right for a repeat of last...
Feb 43 min read


Ilkley Triumph In Exciting Sandal Fixture
The wind had abated to a crossfield strong breeze but the sun shone as Ilkley met Sandal for the second time this seasons the Ilkley...
Jan 302 min read

Ilkley 1st XV fall to Selby in away fixture
Ilkley's 1st XV travelled away to Selby this weekend, who currently sit bottom of the league. Selby, with only one previous win,...
Jan 243 min read


IRFC Mourns The Passing of Chris “CD” Hume
The ILKLEY Rugby club flag flies at half mast to signify the passing of a true stalwart of the club, Chris “CD” Hume, as President,...
Jan 133 min read


Ilkley Triumph Over Percy Park
Ilkley v Percy Park - 21.12.24 After the agonies at Alnwick and with only three points from their last three games, Ilkley were anxious...
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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