When last season’s final match kicked off at Cross Green, there were probably no more than 30 people on the planet who thought that Otley would avoid relegation, and they were all in the Otley playing set-up. Three clubs were in the relegation mix, but Otley had by far the toughest job, because they were playing against the outstanding Sheffield, already crowned champions of the division. (They will have taken some hope from Sheffield’s only defeat, the previous week at Wharfedale). So much for the pundits, because Otley recorded a pretty comfortable victory to survive, consigning the astonished Rossendale to …
It is no secret that the club could not function without the valuable contribution of its volunteers. Whilst we have a steady core of helpers, we can always use more assistance whether that be on a regular or one-off basis. There are a wide range of roles to cover from ground maintenance on a Friday morning or helping out on match days to writing match reports and social media tasks.
If you would like to know more, please contact me in the first instance at wharfedalehands@gmail.com on a no commitment basis. Full support and training is provided to all involved.…
The report on yesterday’s away match at Chester is now available at https://www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk/fixtures/1st-xv-fixtures-results-2026-27/chester-35-7-wharfedale/…
The club has been aware for some time of the need to provide accessible facilities for all. To enhance its current facilities, a disabled Portaloo is to be installed during this coming week in the club car park. It is hoped that this facility will improve the match day experience for many.
Visiting clubs (1st XV only) also need to be aware that clubhouse parking can generally be arranged for “blue badge” holders by emailing charltonrob59@gmail.com in advance of fixtures.…
Chester 35-7 Wharfedale – the match report will follow shortly.…
The team list for Saturday’s away match at Chester, KO 3.00pm, is as follows: –
1 Sam Dickinson
2 Sid Holden
3 Reece Ward
4 Zeb Hayes
5 Simon Borrill
6 George Hedgley
7 Joe Fawcett
8 Tom Beresford
9 Idris Morgan
10 Joe Adams
11 Joe Scholefield
12 Oli Cicognini
13 Callum Trees
14 Sam Taylor
15 Archie Haddon
16 Jimmy Meehan
17 James Bentley
18 Fin Brewster
19 Ed Harrison
20 Orson Hall…