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- PLAYER RECRUITMENT 2026/27

JOIN
ILKLEY
RUGBY CLUB

PERFORMANCE RUGBY. OUTSTANDING FACILITIES. FROM AGE GROUP TO SENIOR RUGBY AT A HIGH LEVEL.

PLAYER ENQUIRY

Tell us about you to get involved.

If player age is 18 or under, this helps us direct you to the right age group team.

- WHY JOIN

WHY JOIN ILKLEY?

Six reasons players choose our club and why they stay.

About

- PLAYER PATHWAY

ONE CLUB,
EVERY LEVEL.

Whether progressing through age-group junior rugby, joining from another club or wanting to start playing, we make it easy to play Senior level rugby.

01

JUNIORS

Under 6s to Under 18s

02

COLTS

Under 18s bridging to senior rugby

03

CENTURIONS

3rd XV Senior and social side

04

BARBARIANS

2nd XV Development squad

05

1ST XV

Regional 1 North East

Committee

HEAR FROM OUR CURRENT PLAYERS

"I started at Ilkley when I was a junior and have been playing ever since, moving through the colts and into the senior team. The culture at Ilkley is amazing, and we play an exciting style of rugby that’s fantastic to be involved in. Plus, the mates you make along the way are pretty top-notch!"

CALLUM GRAHAM

BACK ROW / FORWARD

- COACHING & DEVELOPMENT

COACHED TO COMPETE

Our coaching team is built to develop players, not just run sessions. Structured training, video analysis and a clear game plan help everyone get the most from their rugby.

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- PLAYER SUPPORT

LOOKED AFTER,
ON AND OFF THE PITCH.

Performance is built on what happens off the pitch. Our
medical and support set-up keeps you fit, safe and ready.

PHYSIO TEAM

Pitchside and training physiotherapy

INJURY MANAGEMENT

Prioritising player safetly and longevity.

PREHAB OPTIONS

Managing injuries with preventative physio

RETURN-TO-PLAY PROTOCOL

Strict processes to return to play safely.

TRAINING TUESDAYS 7PM  /  THURSDAYS 7PM  /  STACKS FIELD

- FAQS

GOT QUESTIONS?

READY TO JOIN ILKLEY?

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH. 

PLAYER ENQUIRY

Tell us about you to get involved.

If player age is 18 or under, this helps us direct you to the right age group team.

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