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Titanic encounter as Dalesmen see off Woldsmen
John Hope reports on Ilkley RFC vs Driffield on Saturday, 4 March 2023, at Stacks Field. Result: Ilkley 35 pts, Driffield 34 pts This was...
Mar 7, 2023


The Dalesmen's renaissance continues!
Sean Crannigan reports on the Doncaster Phoenix vs Ilkley RFC 1st XV game on Saturday 18th February, which finished Doncaster Phoenix 16...
Feb 22, 2023


Best win of the season for the Dalesmen
Sean Crannigan reports on a good day for Ilkley RFC at home on Saturday 4th February. Ilkley 1st XV 46 pts, Paviors 1st XV 12 pts A...
Feb 7, 2023


Ilkley's unlucky loss at Billingham
Ilkley produced one of their best performances of the season away at Billingham on Saturday (28 January) and were extremely unlucky not...
Jan 30, 2023


Dalesmen squeeze past basement club courtesy of referee’s calls
Ilkley RFC were away at West Bridgford in Nottingham at the weekend with the final result West Bridgford 19 pts, Ilkley 20 pts Match...
Jan 16, 2023


Dalesmen overwhelmed by marauding Woldsmen
Match Report By John Hope Driffield RUFC vs ILKLEY RFC, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, Result: Driffield 43 pts, ILKLEY 18 pts A chilly breeze...
Nov 29, 2022


Last minute loss for the Dalesmen
Sean Crannigan reports on Ilkley vs Doncaster Phoenix on Saturday 12 November at Stacks Field. Ilkley vs Doncaster Phoenix, Ilkley 22pts,...
Nov 14, 2022


Valiant Ilkley performance is not enough against strong York
Sean Crannigan reports on Ilkley RFC against York on Saturday 22nd October 2022. Final score: York 50 pts, Ilkley 24 pts With a strong...
Oct 24, 2022


Ilkley win the West Bridgford battle!
Saturday 15th October, ILKLEY RFC vs West Bridgford, Stacks Field Ilkley 22pts, West Bridgford 15 pts Match Report by Sean Crannigan ...
Oct 19, 2022


A narrow loss for Ilkley in Scunthorpe
Ilkley RFC visited Scunthorpe RUFC at Heslam Park on Saturday 1 October with the home side winning - Scunthorpe 31 pts, Ilkley 29 pts ...
Oct 3, 2022


Ilkley Win With Thrilling Finish!
Saturday 24th September 2022 - Ilkley RFC vs Sandal - Ilkley 26 pts, Sandal 22pts Match Report by Sean Crannigan. After the preceding...
Sep 26, 2022


Dalesmen grab victory in forgettable contest
Saturday 17th September - Paviors (Nottingham) vs Ilkley RFC - Paviors 15 pts, Ilkley 21 pts Match report by John Hope After a stop start...
Sep 20, 2022


A rocky 2nd match of the season for Ilkley RFC
Saturday 10th September - Stacks Field, Ilkley - Ilkley 6 pts, Alnwick 13 pts Stacks Field played host to Alnwick for the first time...
Sep 12, 2022


Ilkley RFC start new season with defeat
Ilkley Rugby Club suffered a close defeat at the weekend in the first League match of the 2022/23 season after their League win and...
Sep 5, 2022

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 10, 2022


Olicanian U13's clinch Airedale Junior League Cup
Olicanian Cricket Club’s Under 13’s team clinched the Airedale Junior League Cup, beating Leeds-based New Rover in a tense final played...
Jul 10, 2022


More silverware for Ilkley Town's u7s
A team from Ilkley Town FC’s u7s have enjoyed some great games either side of the Christmas holiday and picked up more silverware. ...
Dec 30, 2021


Simon Armstrong steps aside as Ilkley Town men’s first team manager
After 10 years in charge Simon Armstrong has stepped down as Ilkley Town men’s first team manager. Simon has decided to focus on his role...
Nov 17, 2021


Ilkley U18 crowned National Champs
Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club’s Boys U18 Premier Team were crowned National League winners this month at the National Tennis Centre,...
Jul 30, 2021


Ilkley Town to test themselves against local rivals Guiseley AFC
Ilkley Town AFC have announced that manager Simon Armstrong's team will be playing Guiseley AFC in a pre season friendly at the MPM...
Jun 9, 2021
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