Ilkley RUFC

Ilkley squad at last year's event (pictured)

Summer sevens set for Ilkley Rugby Club in July
IT'S regarded as "one of the best sevens tournaments this country has to offer"so where better to be than Ilkley Rugby Club on Saturday July 2?

Ilkley (red/black) secured the Aire Wharfe Cup on Wednesday evening after a brilliant campaign. Pic: Peter Clark

Ilkley Seconds round off campaign with Aire-Wharfe Cup victory

Ilkley’s talismanic captain Joe Lowes. Pic by: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley march on to North East title after hitting century of points on the road

Ilkley 2nd's celebrate a try. Pic taken by: Peter W Clark

Ilkley Seconds triumph in Aire-Wharfe semi prior to 'Merit Cup' victory

Charlie Head looks to take on the Durham backline. Pic by: Peter W. Clark

Demolition of Durham keeps Ilkley fighting for top spot

Harry Wales (red and black) makes good momentum for Ilkley. Pic by: Peter W. Clark

Dobson in five star display as Ilkley class in attack

Jack Maplesden put in a terrier-like performance. Picture: Peter W. Clark

Dalesmen’s daylight robbery in Pocklington town centre

Harry Boyd looks to evade a Morley challenge. Pic: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley put on dominant display to cruise past Morley

Joe Lowes, Ilkley’s Captain drives forward with the ball on Saturday. Pic: Peter W. Clark

Young Ilkley side put on ruthless attacking display to close in on leaders

Ilkley Rugby Club (red and black) will return to action this weekend at home to Morpeth

Several local games at the mercy of Storm Eunice

Kristan Dobson evades a Heath challenge for Ilkley. Pic: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley left frustrated after narrow home defeat to Heath

Harry Harrison scored the third of Ilkley's four tries in their defeat to Scarborough. Pic: Peter Clark/Ruggerpix.

Ilkley fail to enjoy day at the seaside as they suffer rare defeat

Strong winds ensured Kodie Brook couldn't collect a GLDO before Henry Harrison's opener. Pic: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley beat the elements to put on convincing Driffield display

Ilkley (red and white) battled heroically to claim victory on Saturday. Pic: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley hold on to secure big victory in bid for promotion

Ilkley (red) managed to just edge Cleckheaton in a thrilling contest on Saturday. Pic: Peter Clark

Ilkley make it four on the bounce after spirited victory

Rhys Morgan's Ilkley were aware of the importance of a victory against Old Brodleians

Ilkley return to win crunch clash against local rivals

Ilkley Rugby Club were officially formed in 1899

Rise and fall – and highs and lows – of Ilkley Rugby Club

Ilkley Town return to action this Saturday in a mouth watering tie at Bury

Town set for Bury crunch clash as Ilkley Rugby Club make return

Rhys Morgan currently takes of charge of Ilkley's senior side

The continued history of Ilkley Rugby Club post 2011

JH Johnson (front) scored Ilkley's opening try. Picture: Peter Clark.

Ilkley storm cathedral City to close gap at the summit

Ilkley (red and black) vs Malton and Norton. Pic: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley hold on to ensure vital victory at home

Ilkley in possession during their 31-21 defeat to Pocklington in North One East. Pictures: ruggerpix

Ilkley slip to third after surprise home defeat to Pocklington

Rhys Morgan's Ilkley saw off Morley at the weekend. Pic:Peter W. Clark

Ilkley overcome a spirited Morley side to race three points clear

Rhys Morgan's side return to action this weekend

Ilkley prepare for tough away test on competitive return

Ilkley man tackles B&B player. Pic: Peter Clark

Updated Ilkley turn on the heat to whitewash young B&B side

Ilkley (red) battled to a a point at Heath at the weekend. Pic: Peter Clark

Ilkley hang on to earn draw at Heath as injuries halt them in their progress

This weekend's game, Ilkley (red) took on Driffield (blue) : Peter Clark

Ilkley put on scintillating display to see off league high-flyers

Picture taken by: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley prevail at the death to win West Yorkshire derby

Ilkley (white and red) faced off with Old Brodleians at the weekend and claimed victory.Pic by: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley sweep to bonus point victory at home to ‘Brods’

Rhys Morgan's Ilkley made it two wins from two in the league

Ilkley make it two on the bounce as Harrison returns for hat-rick

Ilkley (red and black) thrashed Consett on Saturday. Pic: Peter Clark

Ilkley back with a bang after thrashing of league’s new side

Baildon's Matt Robinson with ball in hand against Aireborough. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baildon boss buzzing to visit Keighley as rugby union finally returns

Ilkley coach Rhys Morgan (picture) was delighted with La Casita Ilkley 7’s event at the weekend

Community spirit shines through at Ilkley’s 7’s event

Ilkley’s annual 7’s tournament has been pushed back from July 3 to August 14

Bittersweet feeling for Ilkley man after 7’s event pushed back

Ilkley’s Rhys Morgan does not want the potential effects of playing in the summer to damage next season’s campaign

Ilkley boss has burnout fears as RFU write up calculated return plan

Government announce local sport return date and when fans can get back into stadiums like at Keighley's Cougar Park (above). Picture: Charlie Perry

The date local sport returns and when YOU will be able to get back into stadiums

There will now be no work done on Ilkley RFC's Stacks Field clubhouse until the summer of 2024. Picture: ruggerpix.com

See why Ilkley have deferred their clubhouse extension project until 2024

Will Ilkley Rugby Club finally begin work on the extension to their clubhouse?

Rhys Morgan's Ilkley were preparing for their first game in over nine months before lockdown struck. Pic: ruggerpix.com

Where Ilkley will turn now after rugby return is short-lived

Neil Spence (ball in hand) in action for Bradford & Bingley just over a decade ago

Bradford Salem coach opens up on concussions and harrowing diagnosis

Joe Lowes' (pictured above) Ilkley side have not played contact rugby for almost nine months. Picture: ruggerpix.com

With contact returning, will Ilkley play any matches before the year is out?

It has been nearly nine months since contact rugby was last allowed

Contact rugby able to resume from today but scrums are not allowed

Rhys Morgan has not been able to watch his side take to Stacks Field for eight months. Picture: ruggerpix.com

Ilkley boss Morgan remains positive in outlook towards lack of rugby

Robbie Moore MP (second right) meets with members of the board at Keighley Cougars just weeks before the coronavirus pandemic enforced the shutdown of sport

Keighley & Ilkley MP speaks passionately about need to protect sports clubs

MP Robbie Moore was in attendance as Ilkley's volunteers helped clean and repaint the club. Pictures: Ilkley RFC Facebook

Ilkley receive hundreds after getting involved in handy initiative

Ilkley head of rugby Rhys Morgan thinks he might see his men return to action before the year is out on November 28

Ilkley boss optimistic that rugby return is not too far down the line

New England deaf team head coach Rhys Morgan has been at Ilkley for more than a decade Picture ruggerpix.com

Ilkley boss delighted with new England head coach role

Ilkley RFC's flooded pitch earlier in the year

Ilkley RFC receive thousands to help repair storm damages

Ilkley RFC have come together to raise an amazing amount for NHS charities Picture ruggerpix.com

Ilkley fundraising activities raise over £3k for the NHS

Ilkley captain Chuckie Ramsay is aiming to raise as much money as possible for the NHS Picture ruggerpix.com

Ilkley players come together to raise money for NHS

Rhys Morgan is upbeat ,despite relegation, as he urges fans to stick with his young side Picture ruggerpix.com

Ilkley relegation was inevitable after poor season, admits Ilkley boss

Bradford and Bingley's Jack Malthouse in action Picture: Richard Leach

Rugby clubs across the district learn promotion and relegation fate

Ilkley RU chief, Rhys Morgan believes Ilkley will be able to come out of these difficult times in good condition

Ilkley boss thinks the forced end to season came at the right time for the club

The RFU have called the league season off - apart from the Premiership

CORONAVIRUS: RFU ends all league competitions below Premiership for season