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Leeds Medics to Play Home Matches at Ilkley RUFC in 2024/25 Season
Ilkley Rugby Football Club is excited to announce that the Leeds Medics Rugby team will be using the Ilkley RUFC pitches for several of...
Oct 22, 20241 min read

IRFC Juniors Day Saturday 19th October 2024
Ilkley Rugby Club is excited to announce the return of our Juniors Day on Saturday, 19th October 2024, alongside the Senior 1st XV match...
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Ilkley 7s Festival 2 Weeks Away - Saturday 29th June!
Only 2 weeks to go until the biggest Ilkley 7s Festival ever! We still have Elite men’s spots available if you know anyone who would be...
Jun 17, 20241 min read


We're looking for a new Forwards Coach
Ilkley RFC are recruiting a forwards coach to join our coaching team and play for the First XV, where required. Job Title: Senior Men’s...
May 13, 20241 min read


Leys U17's; 2023-24 Season
The Leys U17's team, formed two years ago from the combined Otley & Ilkley U15 age group, have just been crowned champions of their...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


IRFC Juniors Day Saturday 21st October
We are excited to invite the local community to an action-packed day of rugby on Saturday, 21st October 2023, as we host the very first...
Oct 16, 20232 min read


New Oxen Kits for 1st XV
The Ilkley 1st XV recently shared the new Oxen kits for the 2023/24 season. The patterned, distinctive Red Home jersey and sleek Black...
Sep 6, 20231 min read


International Tickets For IRFC Members
Ilkley Rugby Club Members are invited to apply for tickets to the specific games for the Six Nations in 2024. Here are the men's Guinness...
Aug 21, 20231 min read

23/24 Pre-Season Friendlies
We're incredibly excited to announce the Senior pre-season friendly matches for this weekend and next. This Saturday 19th August Ilkley...
Aug 17, 20231 min read


Jones, Ham and Walker Selected for Yorkshire!
We're very proud to announce that our senior players Max Jones, Ollie Ham and Ben Walker have been selected to play for Yorkshire U20's...
Feb 24, 20232 min read


An Incredible Performance by the Colts
On Sunday 29th January 2023, Ilkley hosted the Yorkshire cup Semi-Final between our Colts and Pontefract U17s. Upon last meeting...
Jan 30, 20233 min read


Ilkley Rugby Club Unveils New State-of-the-Art LED Scoreboard
Ilkley Rugby Club is excited to announce the installation of a brand new state-of-the-art LED scoreboard at its home ground. The new...
Jan 10, 20231 min read


New Management For The 3rd XV
Good luck to the third team this Saturday and all fingers crossed for yet another cracking season! For those that don’t know (as I was...
Sep 14, 20222 min read


1st XV Kit Revealed!
The 1st XV have revealed their new home and away kit, with an update on the classic black, white and red from last season. With only a...
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Well Played Pre-Season Friendly with Manchester Rugby Club
The Ilkley Rugby Club senior teams had a great pre-season friendly match with Manchester Rugby Club on 13th August and although losing...
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Ilkley Rugby Returns This Saturday At Home!
Ilkley Rugby Club returns to play their pre-season match this Saturday 13th August against Manchester Rugby Club at home at Stacks Fields...
Aug 8, 20222 min read


Ilkley 7s makes eye catching return
SATURDAY saw the return of the Ilkley Summer 7s Festival and it certainly didn't disappoint. It was the usual rugby bonanza, a day full...
Jul 7, 20221 min read

Ilkley Rugby Club 7’s Tournament returns this Saturday!
The Ilkley Rugby Club 7’s Tournament kicks off for the 5th time this Saturday from 10:30 down at Stacks Field for a wonderful day of 7’s...
Jul 1, 20222 min read


Centurions go another season unbeaten in the pitch !
By Dave Richardson After a fantastic year for the club we thought it wise to give a small update for the third team that saw us go yet...
May 4, 20222 min read
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