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About the Club
About Ilkley RFC
Ilkley RFC is a rugby union club in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, founded in 1895. It is a West Yorkshire spa town club competing in Yorkshire leagues with a large and active membership.
As one of 16 rugby union clubs we list in West Yorkshire, Ilkley RFC gives local players a place to train, compete and belong.
At a Glance
Ilkley Rugby Club at a glance
Ilkley RFC is a rugby union club in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, founded in 1895. In 2026-27 its first XV plays in Regional 1 North East, level 5 of the English rugby union league structure. It is also known as Ilkley Rugby Club, Ilkley Rugby Football Club or Ilkley Rugby.
| Official name | Ilkley RFC |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ilkley Rugby Club, Ilkley Rugby Football Club, Ilkley Rugby |
| Code | Rugby union |
| Based in | Ilkley, West Yorkshire |
| Founded | 1895 |
| League (2026-27) | Regional 1 North East (level 5) |
| Ground | Stacks Field Denton Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 0AF |
| Governing body | Rugby Football Union (England Rugby) |
| Contact | Phone – see Join & Contact |
| Area guide | Rugby clubs in Leeds |
League confirmed from England Rugby, 31 October 2026.
Our Story
History of Ilkley RFC
Ilkley RFC formed in 1895, in the years before the First World War.
1895
Founded
130+
Years of History
Local Rugby
Rugby Union Clubs in West Yorkshire
In total, West Yorkshire has 16 rugby union clubs in our directory.
- Ackroydians RFC · Halifax
- Aireborough RFC · Guiseley
- Bradford & Bingley RFC · Bingley
- Bramley Phoenix RUFC · Leeds
- Cleckheaton RFC · Cleckheaton
- Headingley RFC · Leeds
- Keighley RFC · Keighley
- Morley RFC · Morley
Join & Contact
Join or Contact Ilkley RFC
To ask about training, junior sections or volunteering, contact Ilkley RFC directly using the details on this page.
Contact Details
Ilkley RFCStacks Field Denton Road Ilkley West Yorkshire, LS29 0AF
Phone: 01943 607037
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Details checked 31 Oct 2026 from englandrugby.com.
Quick Answers
Ilkley RFC FAQs
What league does Ilkley RFC play in?
In 2026-27 Ilkley RFC's first XV plays in Regional 1 North East, level 5 of the English rugby union league structure. See how the leagues work.
Where does Ilkley RFC play?
The club calls Ilkley, West Yorkshire home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
When was Ilkley RFC founded?
Ilkley RFC was founded in 1895.
How can I join Ilkley RFC?
Contact the club using the details on this page and ask about the next training session.
Which other rugby union clubs are near Ilkley?
Nearby clubs in our directory include Headingley RFC, Otley RFC and Morley RFC. Each has its own profile below.
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