Five‑Try Bonanza as Dale Charge Up the Table! In bright sunshine at Moorgate Avenue, Dale faced high‑flying Burton — a side who had edged them earlier in the season. Fresh off last week’s heroics at Long Eaton, Dale were hungry for more points and a route out of the danger zone. Dale burst out confidently, Collins’ booming kicks pinning Burton …
Long Eaton 48 – Rochdale 54
Where do I begin? In half a century of involvement in rugby union I have never seen anything like this. More than one hundred points scored, sixteen tries,(eight a peace), some poor defending but some amazing attacking. Rochdale’s “never say die” mentality was immense! We must remember that very few of our players have played at this level previously. To …
Bowdon 24 – Rochdale 20
Dale fall at the last hurdle Rochdale fell just short at Bowdon despite a dominant first-half performance. Following their impressive 35–19 win over Manchester, Dale arrived confident of strengthening their Level 5 survival hopes. With a powerful pack and the return of captain Josh Schofield, they started strongly. Early pressure and solid defence set the platform for Stevie Collins to …
Rochdale RUFC 35 v 19 Manchester RFC
Saturday 31st January 2026 NW League One The last Saturday in January saw Manchester RFC making the trip from Cheadle Hulme to Moorgate Avenue in a fixture that both teams needed victory in to help avoid relegation from North West League One. Rochdale were fielding a strong line-up, a mighty pack of forwards, a quick explosive back line, and a …
Rochdale 10 – Huddersfield 66
10-66 and all that! In a rearranged fixture at a wet Moorgate Avenue, Rochdale faced league‑high‑flyers Huddersfield. Despite recent heavy rain, the pitch was in great condition thanks to the ground staff. Dale handed debuts to brothers Max and Will Rawlinson and welcomed back Harry Hill and Harry Hayes from injury. However, Dougie Poole was injured in the warm‑up, and …
Leek 34 – Rochdale 31
Second-Half Revival Almost Sees Dale Home Rochdale Dale came agonisingly close to a remarkable comeback as they narrowly lost 34–31 away at Leek RFC at St Edward’s Park. Dale were without captain Josh Schofield, who was injured in training, with Joe Horne moving to full-back and Dom Serridge taking over as captain. On a grey, calm afternoon, both sides expected …
Rochdale 31 – Long Eaton 19
“Four-Try Dale Collect Maximum Points” On a murky afternoon at Moorgate Avenue, Rochdale welcomed first-time visitors Long Eaton—who started the day just ahead in the league standings. The opening 10 minutes were all Long Eaton as they camped in Dale’s 22, but resolute defending kept them out. Despite losing lineouts and being pressed hard in the scrums, there was no …
Huddersfield 59 v Rochdale 26
Four Tries again but no result! In the first of the early kick offs Dale visited Huddersfield who were 2nd in the league and with some key players missing it looked like a daunting task. However Dale started well when from the kick off Captain Josh Schofield took the ball in his own half and jinked his way through the …
Defiant Dale Hold on for Second Win!
Rochdale 24 Bowdon 21 After last week’s disappointment at Manchester, Dale were looking for points in their home game against mid–table Bowdon. Harry Hayes was out with a broken hand but with new player Luke Fowden making his debut, Joe Horne returning, and Ross Hartley making his first appearance this season on the bench, Dale looked to have a strong …
Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory! Manchester 29 Rochdale 22
Injury problems continued to bite deep for Dale this week, with Joe Horne and Ben Kershaw being the latest casualties, so Dale named five changes for the trip to a Manchester side they’ve found difficult to beat away. Prop Dougie Poole returned to the front row, Will Simmons took to the wing, Dec Connor joined the pack, and Jack Holt …