Ilkley RFC (and Ruggerpix) Team Training Day

Ilkley RFC Pre Season Senior training/coaching day Saturday 25^th July in preparation for season 2026 – 2027.

The weather that day was generally overcast, we had prepped our camera equipment the day before to help avoid any last minute panic and had set off early to avoid delays due to traffic holdups. It all worked, we arrived comfortably in time to cover the training session, batteries charged and ready for the action.

It was good to be back and covering the action ready for season 2026-2027, had to stand well back and use the long lens to avoid any personal involvement, didn’t want to get trampled by any of these lads or the clubs robot grass cutter.

Have a look:

We were really getting into our training now, and getting into the flow, camera settings checked and re checked. Now for some more, could we keep up?

 

A good day, rewarding for all. Looking forward to Ilkley 1st vs Melrose pre seaon friendly on the 15th August. Camera, action !!!! yes please. 

If you miss it we will be posting the photographs on our website - 'RUGGERPIX'

https://ruggerpix.picfair.com/

Flotilla Ilkley Summer 7's - 4th July 2026

It was an action packed day full of exciting rugby at the 'Flotilla' Ilkley Summer 7s. The weather was was not on our side but this did not dampen the enthusiasm for a day of action photography.

Despite the dark, gloomy skies, on the ground we were not disappointed with what followed: so much action and all so well organised! Well done to all volunteers, referees, officials and sponsors. Oh and let's not forget the dedicated players without whom this event would have not been possible. Especially with a record number of teams involved this year.  

Now to the photographs. In our excitement we had taken far too many, but managed to edit them down to only 544 which are contained in two albums and are available to view on our website 'Ruggerpix' see the link below.

https://ruggerpix.picfair.com/

Just to give you an idea of what to expect when you visit our website here are a few examples. We hope that they demonstrate what an enjoyable day it was with competitive and entertaining rugby, in the company of friends old and new.

What do you think? Certainly an exciting days rugby. Would you like to see some more? Go on then, have a look at these...

Don't forget there are many more photographs in the two online albums which we produced. 

To view at our 'Ruggerpix' website, follow the link to view.

https://ruggerpix.picfair.com/

Ilkley vs Manchester - Pre-season Friendly - Home at Stacks Field.

 Ilkley vs Manchester  - Pre-season Friendly - Home at Stacks Field. 
Plus a pre match Surprise.

Finally, we were ready, all prepped, action at last. Ilkley were playing Manchester in a pre season friendly and we were booked to photograph the event.

As usual we arrived at the ground early to secure a parking place, this done it was then a walk into Ilkley for a pre match coffee, cake and our game plan discussion, or so I thought, a very pleasant surprise was in store.

Cecile had arranged for a visit to 'Cafe 39' for Brunch, this was a treat indeed and after a short deliberation we both decided to choose a pulled pork dish from a very appetising and extensive menu. What a great decision, it was absolutely delicious and we managed to clear our plates in time to get back to Stacks Field ready for the game.

Ilkley Rugby Club

The Ilkley Squad

The Manchester Squad

 

There was a lot of action from both teams, we managed to keep up with most of it and hope you enjoy our photographs from this pre season 'Friendly'

Please take a moment to follow the link below and scroll through our photographs which I hope you will enjoy.

https://www.procam.me/albums/276708-ilkley-rfc-vs-manchester-rc-pre-season-friendly-17th-august-2024-photographs-by-ruggerpix

In this album you will also find links to other aspects of our photography in our new Image Library ‘Procam’. We do hope you will enjoy our photographs and perhaps find some which will inspire and enhance your article or publication.

(downloads and prints are available)

For all album queries please contact Peter by

e-mail: ruggerpix@yahoo.com

 Ilkley RFC, Season Highlights Recap 2022-2023. Sport Action Photography.

As we are fast approaching a new rugby season '2024-2025' I started to look back at some of our previous seasons photographs and thought I would share a selection from 2022-2023 with you. 

Ilkley RFC, Season Highlights 2022-2023. Sport Action Photography. Photographed and selected by Ruggerpix photographers Peter and Cecile.

Ruggerpix  is brought to you by Yorkshire based photographers Peter and Cecile who specialise in Sport, Event and Travel photography.

Please take a moment to follow the link below and scroll through the Rugby Union related photographs which I hope you will enjoy.

https://www.procam.me/albums/275755-ilkley-rfc-season-highlights-2022-2023-sport-action-photography

In this album you will also find links to other aspects of our photography in our new Image Library ‘Procam’. We do hope you will enjoy our photographs and perhaps find some which will inspire and enhance your article or publication.

(downloads and prints are available)

For all album queries please contact Peter by

e-mail: ruggerpix@yahoo.com