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 …
5 tries but only 1 point for gallant Dale – Rochdale 34 Leek 43
On a nice sunny autumn afternoon a big crowd were at Moorgate Avenue for the visit of Leek, and Dale’s chance to pick up some more much needed points at home. With Jonny Bradley still injured and Danny Joesbury sidelined with a broken wrist in came Dom Serridge at scrum half and a first game for Jacob Bower at wing …
Rochdale 18 Derby 15
Derby travelled to Moorgate Avenue for the first fixture between the two clubs at senior level. The weather was atrocious for the whole game with driving rain, but the pitch stood up to the game remarkably well – kudos to the team overseeing the pitch preparation. Having experienced two chastening defeats so far, the Rochdale team were determined to put …
Dale stunned by powerful Stockport backs
Stockport 60 Rochdale 14 Dale visited Headlands Road for the first time in many years with some key players missing – Jonny Bradley and Ben Sunderland from the pack being replaced by Ben Coulter at hooker and Emerson Lopez at wing forward. On a day of sunshine and heavy showers Dale faced a strong breeze in the 1st half. The …
Rochdale 24 Wirral 52
Dale started their season in level 5 with a home match against Wirral who finished 4th in this league last year. On a sunny afternoon at Moorgate Ave Dale turned out a strong side with all their players having come through the RRUFC ranks of Juniors and Colts. The match got off to a great start for the home side …
Eight Try Dale win battle of Waterloo
Waterloo 31 Rochdale 51 The first round of the Papa John’s Trophy saw Dale drawn away to Waterloo a side they have not beaten in recent years. Both sides had regular players missing but Dale were able to give a first team debut to Gavin Bissell and welcome Matt Johnston back at fly half. The pitch was rock hard after …
Late try by Malton clinches the game
Malton & Norton 29 Rochdale 24 On a glorious spring day in North Yorkshire Dale fielded a much changed side with Callum Hill at fly half and Ben Kershaw in the centre, Dougie Poole back in the front row. Malton are mid table but safe and Dale having been crowned League Champions at the last home game against Bradford Salem …
Six Try Dale claim Silverware
Rochdale 36 Bradford Salem 17 On a special day for Rochdale a large crowd were on hand to see the League winner’s trophy handed to captain Josh Schofield at the end of a hard fought win over visitors Bradford Salem at Moorgate Avenue. It was also a very special day for veteran 3rd team player Gary Smith who played his …
Champagne Rugby – title within reach!
Pontefract 8 Rochdale 13 On a bright sunny day at Moor Lane Pontefract, Dale knew a win would all but secure the league title – in the meantime a hard fight would need to be won first against a strong Ponte side who took the points earlier in the season at Moorgate Ave. With Declan Connor back in the 2nd …