Driffield 19pts v Ilkley 19pts, 31.10.26 Fourth from top plays second from bottom and you might be forgiven for thinking this would be something of a stroll in the park for Ilkley at Driffield’s pleasant Kellythorpe ground. But then came the news - no Ben Magee, the talismanic joint Captain enjoying a bit of paternity leave. No matter, the starting 15 still looked good and for the first 40 minutes had the upper hand over their hosts . But going in at half-time leading by only

Saturday 24th October, Ilkley 1st XV 35pts, Blaydon 7pts Any hopes of Ilkley escaping Storm Boelo were dashed as it swept in before kick off, the wind and rain lashing down. The game started with both sides testing each other out with high kicks ahead but not giving advantage. Ilkley then ran the ball and Jack Akiono broke through but the attack was stopped illegally, giving Louis Anderson a penalty chance which he uncharacteristically fluffed. However, Ilkley were seeing mor

Alnwick RUFC vs Ilkley RFC, Saturday 17th October 2026, Venue: Greensfield, Alnwick, Result: Alnwick 66pts, Ilkley 26pts Alnwick are emerging as promotion favourites as the league table, after 4 early season matches, reveal their second place behind unbeaten neighbours Northern. They have failed once to claim try bonus points in winning all their matches. Ironically Ilkley have one more of these precious points but have only won twice. Alnwick remain sore that, had Ilkley not

Following a welcome wet week in drought stricken Yorkshire there was some doubt whether the firm ground of last week at Stacks Field would be affected.

Stacks Field has rarely looked so resplendent, the green sward basking in early Autumn sunlight and eagerly awaiting the first belated home match of the season. After their disappointing trip to the seaside last week, the Dalesmen certainly had something to prove and this they did with aplomb, putting on a dazzling performance that left their visitors reeling and their supporters wondering where that had all come from. Well a lot had come from a rejuvenated pack that played o

Scarborough RUFC vs Ilkley RFC, Saturday 26th September 2026, Venue Silver Royd, Scarborough, Scarborough 34pts, Ilkley 27pts A beautiful day and warm welcome greeted the Dalesmen to this first game of the delayed season. It was Scarborough’s first ever match in Regional One North East having won promotion under the coaching of ex-England star Ben Foden. Having recruited well during the break and going into their centenary season, the wonderful Silver Royd complex was buzzing

Following another huge season for senior rugby at Ilkley, we’re proud to announce the winners of this year’s Senior Awards. These awards recognise the players who have stood out across the season, whether through consistency, leadership, hard work behind the scenes, or performances on the pitch. From big moments in key games to the effort put in every week at training, each award reflects the contribution these players have made to the club throughout the year. 1st XV Players

Thanks to the never-ending bone-headed decisions taken by the RFU and the tin-eared Yorkshire RFU, Ilkley’s season was due to finish today at around 4.30. Instead, the Dalesmen decided to pack it all in thirty minutes earlier, squandering a commanding lead, to fold and lose by 48 points to 43. What a shame for retiring players Blake Morgan and Tom Dickinson, who could and should have had a far more memorable last game for the club they have served so well. Both played the fu

With fourth place in the League nailed on, Ilkley travelled up to England’s northernmost rugby club with nothing to play for but pride. Their hosts on the other hand were anxious to secure second place in order to have home advantage in the forthcoming play-offs, which will be against Harrogate, whose demolition of Sandal means they will finish third. There were various changes in the Ilkley side , which could not be described as being at full strength, but they made a lively

With Ilkley pretty much at full strength and coming off the back of a comfortable win away at Driffield, there was considerably more optimism in the air amongst the Ilkley faithful, compared with the visit to Heath in November. Back then, with half a dozen or more players missing, the Dalesmen were on the end of a 45-10 pummelling, so on a lovely Spring day, there was something to prove, not least as the visitors had just lost their only match of the season to date, away to A

A cloudy and cool day awaited Ilkley at Driffield but the Dalesmen warmed their faithful supporters with a lively and competent performance to gain a well deserved win. Despite missing three players from last week's side, Ilkley made a bright start playing up the slight slope when from a scrum the ball went quickly right and Harry Harrison slipped his tackles and good interpassing gave Blake Morgan an unconverted try. Driffield came back but were repulsed and Ilkley were aga

There was a big crowd of supporters at Stack's field for this local derby match and conditions were good and dry. As expected the match was hard fought with Ilkley throwing their all at Harrogate. Ultimately though, Harrogate's very big pack held the upper arm and swung the day for the visitors. Ilkley had a dream start when Ilkley's forwards regained lost scrum ball to release full back Freddy Brown who left Harrogate with a great view of his back as he scorched through for

Regional One North East: Cleckheaton 25, Ilkley 44 ILKLEY are well on track to better their highest-ever finish in Regional One North East. They currently sit third, having advanced a place at the weekend after winning their derby 44-25 at bottom-of-the-table Cleckheaton, while Harrogate dropped a spot to fourth following their 44-36 home defeat to leaders Heath. However, finishing above the seventh place that Ilkley achieved last season is not the limit of their ambitions.

Following what seemed like a full week of rain, sunshine greeted the players on Saturday afternoon in what turned out to be a very good win for Ilkley but a win which was very well contested by Blaydon, particularly in the first half. Ilkley started at pace gaining a penalty from their kick off and possession from their lineout allowing a swift moving maul to give Blake Morgan their first try, not converted. Ilkley kept the pressure on and on 9 minutes from another Ilkley li

The rain relented in the early hours to provide much better conditions than expected for this rearranged match. Ilkley started brightly when Charles Morgan kicked a penalty long downfield. Middlesbrough failed to gather and illegally prevented Ilkley scoring from their kick ahead resulting in a penalty try and an early 7 - 0 lead. To their credit Middlesbrough came straight back and pushed Ilkley back via a penalty to their 5 metre line from which they mauled their way over

Ilkley travelled up to the murky hills of Cumbria for this return match which Ilkley won well in a rather one sided contest at Stack's Field back in October. It soon became clear that Penrith were looking to reverse the scoreline with their huge front row leading their charge. Early scrum pressure from Penrith forced a penalty and from the resulting kick Penrith were up to the Ilkley 10. However, Ilkley's defence held firm and Ben Magee led Ilkley's response upfield on the a

The last match of the year and one for the Dalesmen to forget. Despite scoring four sparkling tries, team discipline was left on the bus and Sandal took full advantage, belying their lowly position in the league. An astonishing 11 penalties were awarded against Ilkley in the first half alone, compared to just the 1 against Sandal. Matters improved somewhat in the second half, but the ratio was still 7 to 4 and there is no doubt that the game was lost for that reason.Ilkley di

Ilkley got the second half of the season away off to a good start with a solid win against a lively Kendal side, the first of what is hoped to be a few doubles, having won the away fixture 24-27 back in September. Still not at full strength, missing Magee, Morgan and Harrison, this was a great result for the squad as a whole and fourth spot in the league was maintained. Ilkley made a great start and when a promising move was halted by a high tackle, the resultant line out e

So, half way through the season now and the Dalesmen remain in 4th position, despite losing their third game to a top three side, at the hands of a very slick Alnwick outfit. Still not at full strength and in some truly awful weather conditions, the Dalesmen can thank Louis Anderson’s boot for gaining a solitary losing bonus point, as he converted Harry Harrison’s try a long way out on the left wing with five minutes to play. Anderson had already hit the post twice and with r

A gutsy performance by a much depleted Ilkley squad unfortunately wasn’t enough to prevent league leaders Heath notching yet another win, making it ten out of ten in this season’s campaign. Furthermore, the West Vale side has added finesse to its attack, so it’s not just grunt and shunt any more, the side is strong from 1 to 15. Ilkley started well and were 3 nil up after 10 minutes, courtesy of a Harry Smith penalty, but the lead was short-lived as the Heath pack started to