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Oct 14 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...

Sep 233 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 173 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 94 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...

Jul 231 min read

England Six Nations 2025 Tickets

Every year, Ilkley Rugby Club Members are awarded early applications for England Six Nations Tickets. Only IRFC members may apply by...

Jun 171 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...

May 131 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 14 min read

Dalesmen fashion Cup Final victory from jaws of defeat

Aire Wharfe Cup Final, Tuesday 30th April 2024, Venue: Stacks Field, Ilkley, Result: Ilkley 23 pts, West Leeds 21 pts The never say die...

Apr 305 min read

Best Ever Performance For Ilkley Colts To Win Yorkshire Plate Final

To adapt a famous piece of commentary by Bjorge Lillelien - Harold Wilson, James Mason, Derek Ibbotson, Billy Currie, David Tindle your...

Apr 253 min read

Ilkley scrap and scrape their way into Aire Wharfe Cup Final!

Aire Wharfe Cup, Wednesday 23rd April 2024, Venue: Stacks Field, Ilkley, Result: Ilkley 22 pts, Wharfedale 13 pts This competition is...