WORDS: SEAN SUNDERLAND PHOTOS: BRUCE MYERS Rochdale Senior Colts 15-3 Liverpool St Helens Senior ColtsWith Rochdale’s League fixtures complete, attention was turned to the Lancashire Cup and a home semi-final fixture against Liverpool Saint Helens. LSH have been a mixed bag in the league this year with several players missing for county and Sale Academy duties. This being a semi-final …
Too Many Cards Spoil the Party
Bowden 26 Rochdale 17.After last week’s great win over Birkenhead Park Dale travelled to 2nd place Bowden without Ross Hartley but welcoming back Matt Johnston and Chris Hodgkinson. On a blustery day in Cheshire Dale knew they would be in for a tough time looking at Bowden’s impressive home record. Richard West was back at centre and with Ollie Coldman …
So close, yet so far
WORDS: SEAN SUNDERLAND PHOTOS: BRUCE MYERS Wirral Senior Colts 15-12 Rochdale Senior ColtsSUNDAY 12th March 2023 Rochdale’s Senior Colts played their final league game of the season with a tough assignment at Wirral, a well-established team in the North West. It was another road trip for Rochdale after their visit to Kendal the previous week. This is such a competitive …
Tough day at Kendal for Colts
WORDS: SEAN SUNDERLAND PHOTOS: BRUCE MYERS Kendal Senior Colts 8-5 Rochdale Senior ColtsSUNDAY 5th March 2023Rochdale headed over the border into Cumbria for their penultimate Senior A Conference encounter with Kendal. Rochdale knew a victory would secure the league title but Kendal are unbeaten at home this season so this was always going to be a tall order. The Senior …
Rochdale great defence leads to deserved victory
Rochdale 15 Birkenhead Park 10 On a dry but cold afternoon, Rochdale welcomed Birkenhead Park to Moorgate Avenue for a game between the 4th and 3rd placed teams in the North 2 West league. From the Rochdale kick off, they managed to get control of the ball and a strong run by Shanks put the ‘Dale team on the front …
Rochdale Rugby Mens Dinner
A superb night in store featuring a multi-capped international, superb food and drink and much entertainment. Book in as quickly as you can as tickets are flying out! Email club@rrufc.org or call 01706 646863 to book your seats.
Tries Galore at Moorgate Avenue
Rochdale 36 Firwood Waterloo 51 A much changed Rochdale side faced Waterloo on a fine day at Moorgate Ave with Matt Johnston out injured and Chris Hodgkinson unavailable Ayrton Campbell moved to the 2nd row and Ethan Poole stepped up from the seconds at prop with Keelan Bradley at fly half. Dale were first on the score sheet with a …
Dale Rue Missed Chances
Anselmians 24 Rochdale 10Dale travelled to the Wirral to face league leaders Anselmians [The Saints] after winning their last two games Dale were in confident mood although missing Harry Hayes and Jake Castree welcomed newcomer Josh Gibson at centre. Malone Field looked in good condition a lot harder than most pitches at this stage of the season, Saints put pressure …
Lancashire Clubs Meeting – Tackle Height
Please find attached a copy of the minutes taken at the recent clubs meeting. We have been invited to join the Focus Group mentioned in the minutes and we will participate.
All Round Performance Sees Dale Home
Rochdale 29 Altrincham and Kersal 14 On a perfect Moorgate Avenue pitch on a dry if chilly day Dale prepared to take the double over visitors Altrincham/Kersal having won in the final minutes earlier in the season. Always a tough opponent Altrincham brought a strong side determined to give Dale a tough afternoon. Dale were without Harry Hayes and had …