Old Crossleyans 19 Rochdale 38 Rochdale travelled over to Halifax to play their long standing and nearest neighbours in the league. On a bright dry day with good underfoot conditions, considering the volume of recent rain, Rochdale kicked off. This was a canny decision by the home team as the visitors would play with the low sun in their eyes …
Dale Hang on for 5th Home Win
Rochdale 22 Morley 16 A minutes silence was held before the game for Rod Schofield who’s grandson Josh led out the Dale side looking for their 5th home win of the season. Their opponents Morley had beaten Dale 18-11 earlier in the season in a tight game so Dale had good reason to look for revenge in this fixture. Dale …
Bridlington Rain on Dales Parade
Bridlington 32 Rochdale 20 Rochdale made the long trip to the East coast to face Bridlington to find the 1st team pitch waterlogged, the referee was happy for the game to go ahead on the 2nd team field instead – both captains agreed, game on. Dale had some noticeable absentees in Stevie Collins Danny Joesbury , Jake Castree and Ross …
Dale extend home record
Rochdale 33 Glossop 18After last week’s last minute winner at league leaders Selby Dale were aiming to extend their impressive home form as they entertained Glossop currently bottom of the division. Dale were without regular backs Ste Collins, Matt Johnson and Hooker Jonny Bradley but saw the return of Travis Townsend ,Aidy Gleeson and Jack Green with James O’Connell at …
Johnson kicks Rochdale to last-play victory at Selby
Selby 22 Rochdale 23Rochdale travelled to league leaders Selby on a drizzly day with a slight wind offering either side no great advantage. The first exchanges led to a number of knock ons as the 2 sides got used to the slippery ball. After the latest knock on by Rochdale in the middle of their own 22, Selby’s drives were …
Dale back to sparkling best
Rochdale 48 Scarborough 12. Despite the terrible weather on Friday the ground staff at Moorgate Avenue turned out a perfect pitch to welcome first time visitors Scarborough. That was as far as the welcome extended as Dale set about their business with a vengeance when after 5 minutes of play they scored the first try of the afternoon set up …
Narrow margins at Old Brods
ROCHDALE 19 OLD BRODLIANS 21 After last week’s great win at Goole Dale were looking to move further up the table with a winning visit to Halifax side Old Brodlians, Dale had Ollie Coldman and Tom Hesketh missing but still fielded a strong side. The weather at the start of the game was awful with heavy rain and a gusty …
Rochdale open away winning account
Goole 13 – 31 Rochdale Rochdale travelled to Goole for what was believed to be the first game between the 2 clubs. The game started with Rochdale on the back foot and a penalty count that was stifling any progress by them. In the 10th minute, another penalty to Goole for Rochdale hands in the ruck led to a line …
Full control against Old Crossleyans
Rochdale 59 Old Crossleyans 24 After last week’s disappointing performance Dale were determined to make a statement against visitors Old Crossleyans at Moorgate Avenue. With the exception of Jack Green, Danny Joesbury and of course Pat Gillan who may be missing for a while coach Danny Collins had a full squad to pick from and again started several of the …
Costly mistakes at Morley
Rochdale 11 Morley 18 After last week’s win over Moortown Dale travelled across the Pennines to face a side in Morley they had not played for 20 yrs. Several changes from last week with Matty Johnston at scrum half and welcome returns for Jake Castree and the experienced Ross Hartley as well as Ben Sunderland and Cliff Howard. The game …