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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 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


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


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


Driffield Triumph Over Ilkley in Weather-Driven Battle
Driffield v Ilkley - 7th December 2024 Ilkley travelled to Driffield in the hope that they could bounce back from their defeat at the...
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Huddersfield Overpower Ilkley Despite Resilient Performance
Ilkley 20 - Huddersfield 36 - Saturday the 30th of November. Ilkley hosted Huddersfield this week down at Stacks Field which showcased...
Dec 4, 20245 min read

Ilkley Rally to Claim Win Over Cleckheaton
Regional One North East: Cleckheaton 28 Ilkley 40 Â ILKLEY, staring at a fourth successive away defeat of the season in Regional One...
Nov 19, 20245 min read

Ilkley Defeat Blaydon in Hard-Fought Victory
Ilkley 33 Blaydon 20 - 09/11/2024 Stacks Field saw the return of the First XV as they took on Blaydon. Stacks also saw the return of Ben...
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Challenging Match Against York Ends in Defeat for Ilkley
York v Ilkley, 26th October 2024 After last week’s assertive victory against Selby, the Dalesmen travelled to York with some optimism,...
Oct 28, 20241 min read

Ilkley Dominate Selby in a Crucial Match
Ilkley v Selby, 19th October 2024 There are games you should win, games you could win and games you must win, this being one of the...
Oct 21, 20244 min read


Ilkley Outpaced by Sandal in 5-17 Defeat
Ilkley 5 vs 17 Sandal 28/09/2024 Sandal came into the fixture with a confident stride after a very convincing win over Heath, which...
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Ilkley Fall Short in Second-Half Comeback vs Percy Park
Percy Park 29 vs Ilkley 21 The Dalesmen traveled to the coast this week to face newly promoted Percy Park, who have made a significant...
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Ilkley Battle to Draw Against Alnwick in Tense Encounter
Ilkley 13 v Alnwick 13 A bright, sunny and warm afternoon greeted Alnwick on their visit to Ilkley. Expectations were high following...
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Ilkley Beat Heath In Dramatic Fashion!
Ilkley v Heath, 7th September 2024 It’s always good to start the season at home, even if last Saturday’s opponents were Heath, a side...
Sep 9, 20244 min read


A Valiant Final Performance
Saturday 6th April 2004, Ilkley RFC vs Heath RUFC, Venue: Stacks Field, Ilkley, Result: Ilkley 28 pts, Heath 46 pts It’s official - size...
Apr 8, 20246 min read


Ilkley Fall Short At Driffield
Driffield v Ilkley, 23rd March 2024, FT Result Driffield 34 - Ilkley 20 The Dalesmen travelled to the Wolds hoping to avenge the defeat...
Mar 25, 20244 min read


Ilkley Fail To Perform Against Phoenix
Ilkley v Doncaster Phoenix, 16th March 2024, FT Result Ilkley 24 - Doncaster Phoenix 35 It was nice to see the sun making a rare...
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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