Rochdale 12 Waterloo 23The end of season club cup sponsored by Pizza company Papa John’s saw Dale take on old rivals Waterloo who are now in North West 2 and finished 2nd in that league as Dale did in North East 2 so a fairly even contest was expected. Dale still without talisman fly half Stevie Collins but welcoming back …
Dale Finish With a Victory
Rochdale 26 Malton and Norton 17 Dale needed a maximum five point win to stay in contention for the league title hoping rivals Selby might slip up in their last game. On a blustery afternoon at Moorgate Avenue the home side fielded an strong side still missing Stevie Collins and with Callum Hill coming in for Declan O’Loughlin. It was …
Rochdale prevail in a sandy bog
Dronfield 13 Rochdale 19 Rochdale travelled to North Derbyshire for their first ever visit to their opponents. Upon arrival and looking at the pitch, it was plain to see that the game could not go ahead in its present condition that resembled a paddy field. Following sterling work by both teams’ players, coaches and volunteers in forking the pitch and …
Title Race still on as Dale take maximum Points
Rochdale 38 Bridlington 14 With Dale missing Matty Johnston and Harry Hayes they fielded a side made up of entirely from previous Youth team players quite an achievement in current times. Before the kick off a minutes silence was observed in memory of Eddie Deasey former player for club and county and later President of Lancashire who died recently. Dale …
Young Bloods take Dale to second in the League
Glossop 28 Rochdale 35 On a chilly day at Hargate Hill Dale fielded a young side and with Stevie Collins and Chris Hodgkinson both unavailable in came Joe Horne at 17 making his 1st team debut and at the other extreme 30 something Tom Hindle partnered Eddie Shanks in the 2nd row. On a heavy pitch Rochdale made hard work …
Rochdale lose their unbeaten home record
Rochdale 21 Selby 24Rochdale welcomed the current league leaders to Moorgate Avenue for what was always thought to be a great game in the making. Rochdale had won the reverse fixture with a last-minute penalty.Inside 2 minutes, Joesbury made a good break from the base of a scrum. A penalty to Selby for not releasing the ball in the tackle …
Rochdale succumb to last minute defeat
Scarborough 24 Rochdale 22Rochdale travelled in great spirits following their comprehensive defeat last week of the then league leaders, Old Brodleians. This was the first time that Rochdale had played at the Scarborough club and before the game to mark this occasion, the Rochdale President, Dave Hodgkinson, presented a Rochdale RUFC plaque to the Scarborough President, Tim Elliott. The game …
Young Guns see Dale to Record Win
Rochdale 50 Old Brodlians 5 A top of the table clash at Moorgate Avenue saw third place Dale take on league leaders Old Brodlians looking for revenge for their last minute defeat in Halifax earlier in the season. On a dry chilly afternoon Dale started without Jake Castree who injured his knee in last week’s win and also Ross Hartley,Coach …
Dale beat weather to keep run going
Rochdale 28 Dronfield 17Due to the freezing weather Dale were forced to transfer their home game against Derbyshire side Dronfield to the all weather pitch at Burnedge RFC. This was the 2nd attempt to play the game as the match in December was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Moorgate Avenue. Dale with a full strength side out determined …
Special Day For Rochdale
Rochdale 31 Goole 16 On a day where Rochdale R.U.F.C fielded 5 teams at home including the Ladies XV a record for this club and I suspect for any junior side the first XV welcomed first time visitors Goole who they had beaten earlier in the season 31-13. On a grey overcast afternoon at Moorgate Avenue with the pitch in …