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(Picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley set for mouthwatering start as rivals await

Sam Taylor (touching down) was on fire again for Otley at the weekend. (Picture by Chris Hyslop)

Sam Taylor (touching down) was on fire again for Otley at the weekend. (Picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley edged on final day as Sam Taylor takes top spot

Ryan Gibson in action, is optimistic that his side can secure a top five finish by the end of next season. Photo credit: Chris Farrow

Ryan Gibson in action, is optimistic that his side can secure a top five finish by the end of next season. Photo credit: Chris Farrow

Otley forward optimistic of bright future with youthful side

Eddie Crossland in action against Huddersfield earlier this season

Eddie Crossland in action against Huddersfield earlier this season

Otley play out stalemate in competitive fixture with Huddersfield

Louis Martin scored twice against Sheffield

Louis Martin scored twice against Sheffield

Otley fall to narrow defeat in South Yorkshire

Clark Wells getting his first of two tries (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Clark Wells getting his first of two tries (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley create history in biggest win ever over Lancashire outfit

Rory Gaffney (on the ball) found himself on the scoresheet on Saturday. Picture: John Robertson.

Rory Gaffney (on the ball) found himself on the scoresheet on Saturday. Picture: John Robertson.

Tynedale prove too much for Otley as visitors fall to narrow defeat

Sam Taylor on his way to the line (in drier times) - Picture Chris Hyslop

Sam Taylor on his way to the line (in drier times) - Picture Chris Hyslop

Otley return to winning ways with thumping home victory

Jason Moss (standing centre) in the game against Rotherham (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Jason Moss (standing centre) in the game against Rotherham (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley hero tallies 200th appearance in spirited defeat against high-flyers

Eddie Crossland in action for Otley. (Picture by Chris Hyslop)

Eddie Crossland in action for Otley. (Picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley suffer narrowest defeats on the road at Lymm

Action from Otley (black) against Wharfedale (green). Photo credit: John Burridge

Action from Otley (black) against Wharfedale (green). Photo credit: John Burridge

Otley star released from hospital following nasty collision in Wharfedale defeat

Eddie Crossland in action against Huddersfield (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Eddie Crossland in action against Huddersfield (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley condemn Huddersfield to yet another Cross Green defeat

Rory Gaffney slips through to score a second-half try for Otley.

Rory Gaffney slips through to score a second-half try for Otley.

Otley grab vital victory in relegation battle in high-scoring game at Billingham

Ben Waddington (ball in hand) in action for Otley. Pic: Chris Hyslop

Ben Waddington (ball in hand) in action for Otley. Pic: Chris Hyslop

Otley pass up chance to seal South Yorkshire victory

Adam Malthouse driving forward for Otley. Picture taken by: Darren George

Adam Malthouse driving forward for Otley. Picture taken by: Darren George

Otley skipper eager to forgot season so far as he targets strong 2024

Otley's line in action - picture by Graham Knowles

Otley's line in action - picture by Graham Knowles

Otley seal dramatic late victory in thrilling contest

Sam Dexter's (pictured) Ilkley Town saw their fixture with Route One Rovers cancelled

Sam Dexter's (pictured) Ilkley Town saw their fixture with Route One Rovers cancelled

Local fixtures fall victim to the wintery weather

Sam Taylor on his way to the try line - photo by Jessica Hargreaves

Sam Taylor on his way to the try line - photo by Jessica Hargreaves

Otley fall short in thrilling contest with Sheffield

Ryan Gibson in action - picture by Chris Farrow

Ryan Gibson in action - picture by Chris Farrow

Five-try Fylde show their worth against Otley once again

Jacob Holmes scored two tries against Tynedale (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Jacob Holmes scored two tries against Tynedale (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley seal monumental home victory in enthralling contest

Otley (dark shirts) were up against a number of former opponents on Saturday. (Image: Chris Hyslop.)

Otley (dark shirts) were up against a number of former opponents on Saturday. (Image: Chris Hyslop.)

Former stars come back to haunt Otley in Rotherham defeat

Otley (dark shirts) did plenty of attacking against their Leeds opponents.

Otley (dark shirts) did plenty of attacking against their Leeds opponents.

Otley warm up for daunting clash with high-scoring win

Ben Dinsdagen got his first try for Otley on Saturday (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Ben Dinsdagen got his first try for Otley on Saturday (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley return to winning ways in thrilling contest

Otley look to bring Wharfedale down to the ground. Photo: Ro Burridge

Otley look to bring Wharfedale down to the ground. Photo: Ro Burridge

Otley boss praises teens following derby-day defeat

Saturday's only try scorer - Otley's Rory Gaffney (picture by Jess Hargreaves)

Saturday's only try scorer - Otley's Rory Gaffney (picture by Jess Hargreaves)

Otley's sluggish start continues after falling to narrow home defeat

Sam Taylor scored three tries against Preston (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Sam Taylor scored three tries against Preston (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Hat-trick hero Taylor guides Otley to first victory of the season

Leon Mudd gets Otley's third try (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Leon Mudd gets Otley's third try (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Late revival not enough as Otley fall short at home

Scrum half Joe Rowntree played his 100th game for Otley on Saturday

Scrum half Joe Rowntree played his 100th game for Otley on Saturday

Dearest rivals defeat Otley in first competitive fixture in 15 years

Mike Baxter, one of Otley's new signings (picture by Mike Bayly)

Mike Baxter, one of Otley's new signings (picture by Mike Bayly)

Late heartbreak for Otley despite second half fightback

Duncan Darling scored three tries against Blaydon

Duncan Darling scored three tries against Blaydon

Otley seal dominant pre-season victory against Blaydon

Alex Johnson about to score his first try for Otley (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Alex Johnson about to score his first try for Otley (picture by Chris Hyslop)

Otley fall to final day defeat but secure strong finish

Picture by Gareth Lyons - Otley fell to a 28-10 defeat at home to Sedgley Park on Saturday

Picture by Gareth Lyons - Otley fell to a 28-10 defeat at home to Sedgley Park on Saturday

Otley look to hang on to fourth place despite home defeat

THE FAMOUS FIVE: Otley RUFC committee members show off their bespoke blazers. From left: fixture secretary Paul Whatmuff, chairman Paul Mackie, president Michael Procter and general committee members Gordon Baines and Chris Wright. Picture: Mike Inkley

THE FAMOUS FIVE: Otley RUFC committee members show off their bespoke blazers. From left: fixture secretary Paul Whatmuff, chairman Paul Mackie, president Michael Procter and general committee members Gordon Baines and Chris Wright. Picture: Mike Inkley

Well worth the wait for Otley as they finally get their blazers

A large crowd watch on as Otley take on Fylde. Pic: ELIZABETH FOX

A large crowd watch on as Otley take on Fylde. Pic: ELIZABETH FOX

Otley struggle to break Fylde curse as hosts edge victory

Luther Burell, pictured in action at Newcastle last year, played for Otley in his early 20s.

Luther Burell, pictured in action at Newcastle last year, played for Otley in his early 20s.

Former Otley star finds "sense of closure" after being ruled as victim of racism

Otley full back Callum Irvine tries to break through. Picture: Mike Inkley (permission granted to use pictures)

Otley full back Callum Irvine tries to break through. Picture: Mike Inkley (permission granted to use pictures)

Otley edge "typical" close-run derby against rivals Wharfedale

Picture by Gareth Lyons - Otley joy as Ben Waddington scores their third try

Picture by Gareth Lyons - Otley joy as Ben Waddington scores their third try

Otley fall to consecutive South Yorkshire defeats as Rotherham edge tight affair

Otley (black/white) battling in the scrum at Sheffield on Saturday

Otley (black/white) battling in the scrum at Sheffield on Saturday

Otley suffer rare loss in South Yorkshire as Sheffield put in 'Titanic' display

Adam Malthhouse going over the line for his 30th try for Otley

Adam Malthhouse going over the line for his 30th try for Otley

Otley man celebrates landmark appearance with try and bonus points victory

Otley (right) prepare to enter a scrum with local rivals Harrogate on Saturday. Pic: via Otley

Otley (right) prepare to enter a scrum with local rivals Harrogate on Saturday. Pic: via Otley

Otley do Irvine proud as fundraiser and victory bring joy to inured hero

Elliot Morgan (scoring) scored yet again for Otley on Saturday

Elliot Morgan (scoring) scored yet again for Otley on Saturday

Otley collect bonus points despite winning run coming to an end

Elliot Morgan scores Otley’s first try v Fylde

Elliot Morgan scores Otley’s first try v Fylde

Otley edge high-flyers in thrilling league encounter

Joe Rowntree was among the try scorers for Otley in their 36-22 victory over Chester

Joe Rowntree was among the try scorers for Otley in their 36-22 victory over Chester

Otley back up to fourth after sealing superb bonus-point victory

Brandon Staples scoring Otley’s first try - picture by John Ashton

Brandon Staples scoring Otley’s first try - picture by John Ashton

Centurions inspire Otley to seventh consecutive victory

A previous annual fun day of rugby held at Otley Rugby Club

A previous annual fun day of rugby held at Otley Rugby Club

Otley all set for festive fun as they prepare to host 'annual day of rugby'

Hooker Luke Cole carries Otley forward

Hooker Luke Cole carries Otley forward

Otley edge Wharfedale in thrilling local derby fixture

Otley came out on top Saturday

Otley came out on top Saturday

Otley break Rotherham hoodoo to claim big win

Joe Rowntree back in action for Otley - Picture: Elizabeth Fox

Joe Rowntree back in action for Otley - Picture: Elizabeth Fox

Gavin Stead helps Otley to historic and memorable win

Otley (grey/black) facing off with Harrogate

Otley (grey/black) facing off with Harrogate

Otley hold on to battling victory at rivals Harrogate

Sam Hodge scoring a try for Otley. Picture: Mike Ingley

Sam Hodge scoring a try for Otley. Picture: Mike Ingley

Otley rise to fourth after holding on to precious points

Otley (black/grey) up against Chester. Picture is by Elizabeth Fox

Otley (black/grey) up against Chester. Picture is by Elizabeth Fox

Otley hold on to claim vital and nail biting away victory

Ethan Thiart scoring Otley’s first try - picture by Bryan Robertson

Ethan Thiart scoring Otley’s first try - picture by Bryan Robertson

Crossland lands dramatic drop goal to earn Otley vital win

Luke Cole carries Otley forward in their recent fixture against Huddersfield

Luke Cole carries Otley forward in their recent fixture against Huddersfield

Otley in comfortable win at home to Sheffield Tigers

Adam Malthouse for Otley, picture taken by Darren George

Adam Malthouse for Otley, picture taken by Darren George

Otley in late heartbreak as Sheffield win at the death

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