Teams
1st TeamDespite the club's high position in the National Leagues, being the joint longest member of National 2, the club is still proud of its local roots and is reliant on the continued development of young players to ensure that club's future status and playing standards 
ForestersNamed after its sponsor and reference to the club's historical links, the Foresters perform well in the Northern National 2nd XV League. An important stepping stone for those who are considered talented enough to play 1st team rugby. 
DevelopmentThis team offers up and coming players the opportunity to get their first taste of senior rugby, where young players are joined by older club players with the goal ensuring the right balance when playing in the local Cup and Yorkshire 1 Merit League. 
RamsMore of a social type of rugby where players who cannot commit week in week out look for a game. 
5th TeamMick Greenwood's men have fixtures every week looking to play for all the right reasons. They always enjoy their day, playing old friends and pals all over Yorkshire and further, week in week out. |
John Inverdale Writes...DAILY TELEGRAPH 2 MAY 2007"To be among a large crowd at a National League match at Wharfedale Rugby Club . . . . was to have found sporting nirvana. If there's a more wonderful sporting venue in the country for serious competitive sport, I've yet to visit it." Sam Wheeler Writes...YORKSHIRE POST, 01 OCTOBER 2007"If there is a more pleasant experience in Yorkshire rugby union than an afternoon at Wharfedale, it keeps its light hidden under a bushel. Threshfield offers a breathtaking setting in the Dales, a homely, friendly club and an enterprising team. |
