Illingworth
Formed in 1961, the Illingworth ARLFC was formed in 1961. The club has been successful over the decades producing a string of players for the professional game as well a running successful open age and junior teams including girls Rugby League. Illingworth were one of the first Rugby League clubs in Halifax to have its own clubhouse.
The Beginning
The Illingworth Rugby League club was formed on the 17th August 1961 at a meeting held at the Junction Inn public House at Holmfield. The organiser was pub landlord Geoff ...
The 1960’s
Illingworth became members of the Halifax and District Rugby League in 1961 and played in the Halifax and Huddersfield Joint Rugby League competition alongside the existing four Halifax clubs, Ovenden, ...
The 1970’s
A new pitch at Tar Hill, just one farmer’s field over from the original pitch, was completed in the early 1970’s using the excess soil and rubble from the construction ...
The 1980’s
The new decade saw much better news off the field. The club moved to their own home of ground and clubhouse as part of the Illingworth Sports and Social Club ...
The 1990’s
The club started the new decade with enthusiasm with both first and “A” teams looking forward with positivity and the juniors continuing the progress. The club itself provided good facilities ...
The New Century
Illingworth started the new century in Pennine Division Premier Division. This was a good period for the club. In the 2001-002 season, they had two good cup runs reaching the ...
The “A” Team
The “A” team has been an important part of the Illingworth club and the continued success of the first team. The decision was made to form an “A” team for ...
Womens and Girls
Illingworth has been one of the leaders in promotion of girls Rugby League in Halifax. There have been teams competing for over a decade and Illingworth Girls have had some ...
Illingworth Sports and Social Club
The Illingworth Sports Club, or Mason Green as it is usually called, has been the home of sport in North Halifax since 1936 when John Crossley, the owner of the ...
The Present
In 2025, Illingworth continues to provide opportunities to a range of juniors to play Rugby League. Illingworth are also running an Open Age team in the Yorkshire Mens League. Illingworth ...