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Oct 281 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 221 min read

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 224 min read

Ilkley 3rd XV Forwards Dominate in 34-7 Victory Over Ripon

There’s a saying in rugby: “Forwards win you the match, the backs decide by how much.” After a dominant forwards performance, the Ilkley...

Oct 214 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 151 min read

Sachi's @ Stacks Sunday Dinner – Sunday, 24th November 2024

Ilkley Rugby Club is thrilled to announce a fantastic dining experience for our community! Mark your calendars for Sunday, 24th November...

Oct 42 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 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...