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 …
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 …