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Skipton (red) have started to pick up some positive results in recent weeks. Photo credit: Jonny Tomes-Green

Skipton dig deep in defence to hold out for home win
A breath-taking defensive display saw Skipton gain another home win at Sandylands on Saturday.

Charlie Brown (right) and Will Havers-Strong came close to putting Skipton in front, but Rotherham denying him just before half-time proved decisive.

Skipton attacking waves come too late in narrow reverse at Rotherham
Skipton dominated late on at Rotherham Phoenix in Counties One Yorkshire on Saturday, but failed to overturn a 12-point deficit and lost 17-10.

Skipton (red) fell to a defeat on Saturday afternoon

First half double contributes to sinking Skipton
THERE was no joy for Skipton at Wheatley Hills where two quick first-half tries effectively sealed the game for the home side.

Skipton (red) fell to a defeat on Saturday afternoon

League leaders put Skipton to the sword in heavy defeat
IT was a tough old shift for Skipton against league leaders Old Otliensians, but a game of two halves saw a second-half recovery by the home side to put points on the board.

Skipton's (red) campaign got off to a poor start on Saturday

Skipton fall to opening day defeat at home to West Park
IN a closer game than the scoreline suggests, West Park took the honours at two tries to one against Skipton on Saturday, but their tally of four penalty goals put them out of reach by the third quarter.

Pictured, left to right, are: Matthew Wilson of Skipton Hire Centre, the new Main Club Sponsor. Simon Smith, Club President. Olivia Schepisi, the incoming Chairwoman. Kimberley Chapman, the new Director of Rugby and Neil Spence, the new Men’s Head

Skipton elect first woman Chair in the club's history
SKIPTON RFC, one of the world's oldest Rugby Clubs, held its AGM ahead of its 150th season and elected its first woman Chair in its 150-year history.

Joe Hayes, striding forward for Skipton. Photo: Johnny Tomes-Green

Skipton retain league status with dramatic ending
IN a dramatic finish, centre Callum Patrick levelled the scores with the last kick of the game to secure Skipton's place in Yorkshire 3 next season.

Joe Hayes, striding forward for Skipton, scored his side's second try. Photo: Johnny Tomes-Green

Skipton battle conditions to fight for spirited draw
A spirited Skipton side held Burley to a 21-21 draw in cool conditions at Kirkstall Road on Saturday.

Skipton's (Red) Hamish Munro thought he'd pulled a try back for his side, but the ball was knocked forward

Table toppers teach Skipton harsh lesson
SKIPTON knew that they would have an uphill task, hosting league leaders Northallerton on Saturday, but gave a good account of themselves and, despite the score line, played some good rugby with what possession they had.

Skipton's (Red) Hamish Munro. Pic: Georgie Green

Valiant Skipton fall just short at Halifax
SKIPTON came so close to making it three out of three at Ovenden Park on Saturday, but came away with two losing bonus points to help their league position.