ILKLEY RUFC’s first team game away at Morpeth last Saturday fell victim to the weather. The pitch was clear of snow but froze hard on Friday night rendering it unplayable.

The match will now take place on Saturday, February 6, 2010.

The news came as something of a bonus for the Dalesmen as prop Jonathan Hutchinson was tying the knot with his bride, Kirsten. The couple were married at Burley-in-Wharfedale Parish Church and held their reception at Ilkley’s Winter Gardens. A number of Ilkley’s senior players were guests at the ceremony.

Jonathan has been a stalwart of the Ilkley side for many years since moving to the area to study at Bradford University.

Kirsten, a netball player of no mean ability, has been a loyal follower of the team along with other wives and girlfriends of the players.

Also victim of the weather was the eagerly awaited clash between Ilkley Colts and Moortown, a league fixture of some importance. This will now be held on Sunday, January 3.