“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 …
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 …