Otley RUFC

Otley RUFC formed in 1865 and are one of the most distinguished rugby clubs in the country. Our First XV have played at the top of the National Leagues for over a decade, and many internationals have come through our Junior section including Nigel Melville and more recently Danny Care. We have hosted some memorable occasions including the North's defeat of the All Blacks in 1979, the North versus Australia in 1988, and Italy versus the USA in the 1991 Rugby World Cup.
Over 100 adult players and c.250 young boys and girls play their rugby at Otley, and we have over 30 RFU-qualified coaches and over 500 full and family members. We partner with local schools, colleges, the military and the police to encourage participation in sport, our clubhouse is used extensively by local sports clubs and we offer sports camps for local children during the Easter and Summer.