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Home defeat for Dalesmen
6:41pm Wednesday 10th March 2010
Ilkley 3 Darlington 10 This was a game that was there for the taking, by either side. The fact that Darlington scored the one solitary but vital try that condemned the Dalesmen to a home defeat by a side they had comprehensively beaten away was testimony to a poor game of rugby.
Rhydding's stirring win over Brooklands
6:38pm Wednesday 10th March 2010
Brooklands 0 Ben Rhydding 3 Ben Rhydding took a step closer to their dream of gaining promotion with an assured display against Brooklands which saw them deservedly come out winners by three goals to nil.
Grand National Trial at Ilkley
6:39pm Wednesday 10th March 2010
Ilkley Motor Club’s first four wheel event of 2010 was a scatter organised by Henry and Siôned Kitching.
Ilkley Harriers enjoy a variety of events
6:36pm Wednesday 10th March 2010
Ilkley Harriers had a spring in their step at the final cross-country event of the season, a PECO Cross-Country League race over 4.5 miles at Esholt on Sunday. The Ilkley men finished as follows: 13, Jamie Hutchinson; 17, Dave Cummings; 23, Mark Iley; 25, Malcolm Pickering; 30, Henry Heavisides; 43, Paul Stephens; 45, Ed Brougham; 59, Paddy Hagan; 76, Ian Marshall; 86, Paul Wood; 88, Andrew Jackson; 97, Don MacRae; and 115, Andrew Bennett. The Ilkley ladies finishing positions were: 4, Kate Archer; 10, Alison Bennett; 11, Diane Haggar; 54, Louise Jackson; 60, Alison Ricci; 65, Sally Pickering; 83,Amanda Parnaby. In the increasingly successful junior races, Ilkley had 20 runners aged 9-15 years competing.
Ilkley harriers in nationals
7:02pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010
A major clash of top class events on Saturday meant that Ilkley Harriers were divided between the National Cross-Country Championships and the first race in the English Fell Championships, both held locally.
A game Ben Rhydding should have won
6:56pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Bowdon 2 Ben Rhydding 2 Ben Rhydding arrived at Bowdon with fire in their hearts and the determination to keep their promotion hopes alive.
Ben Rhydding lose out in nien goal thriller
6:58pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Ben Rhydding Ladies 4 Springfields 5 Rhydding did not play very well during their previous meeting and wanted to put right what went wrong last time round. However, Springfields had other ideas as they wanted to complete the double win over Rhydding.
Ilkley Moor Fell Race results
9:20am Thursday 25th February 2010
The 21st Ilkley Moor Fell Race had reduced numbers as some unexpected early morning snow made travel difficult for many. Those who made it to the venue enjoyed a challenging race, with fine wins by local hero Graham Pearce and Yorkshire champion Emma Clayton. Over 30 Ilkley Harriers volunteers made the race possible while Pete Bland Sports were the major prize sponsor this year as well as providing race numbers. This race has a real Yorkshire flavour, and as always every finisher received a complimentary packet of Yorkshire Tea from Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate.
Students beaten by Ben Rhydding
9:20am Thursday 25th February 2010
Ben Rhydding 3 Durham University 2 BEN Rhydding left it late to clinch three more vital points in their quest for promotion.
Carlisle too strong for Ilkley
9:10am Thursday 25th February 2010
Carlisle 42 Ilkley 7 The euphoria of the victory against Billingham the previous week soon wore off as second to bottom Carlisle dished out what looks on paper like a thrashing to the Dalesmen.
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