Rochdale 52 Winnington Park 33 Coach Danny Collins had to ring the changes due to injuries and unavailable players so in came two young backs in the form of Ieuan Bissell and Keelan Bradley both have been doing well in the successful in the 2nd XV and were deemed ready to show their stuff at senior level. On a bright …
Rochdale leave it late
Warrington 15 Rochdale 36Rochdale travelled to Warrington’s new ground at the Grappenhall Sports Club with only 1 defeat on their record this season. From the start, the home team put Rochdale under pressure and it was only good defence that kept the home team out. Then from a good planned move, Matt Buckley ran a good line to score in …
Southport Subdued
Rochdale 36 Southport 0 Rochdale welcomed back captain Dom Serridge as well as Pat Gillan and Danny Joesbury , Southport started the game with a deep kick off well taken by Tom Callaghan and driven forward by the pack the visitors knocked on at the maul and were soon back on their 10 metre line but good defence kept Dale …
Assured performance costs Cockermouth
Rochdale 31 Cockermouth 7 Rochdale were without captain Dom Serridge , Ben Coulter and Chris Hodgkinson from the pack and Pat Gillan from the backs. In came Jonny Bradley, Eddie Shanks and Brad Fox. Cockermouth were tough opponents in the first game of the season when Dale only beat the Cumbrians in the final minutes of the game. Rochdale’s pitch …
4-try Gillan shows a clean pair of heels
St Benedicts 5 Rochdale 38 Having boarded their coach at Rochdale RUFC in heavy rain and with no prospect of play if the game had been at home, it was more than a pleasant surprise to arrive in a dry Whitehaven with a firm pitch made for good rugby. Rochdale showed their intentions when at the first scrum; they pushed …
Heroes In The Mud
Rochdale 9 Anselmians 5 The normally immaculate pitch at Moorgate Avenue was turned into a paddy field by almost constant rain leading to this top of the table clash with Anselmians from the Wirral. The referee decided it was playable much to the relief of all concerned. Dale welcomed back Shaun Needham with Tom Callaghan on the bench, the visitors …
Staunch Dale Performance at Bolton
Rochdale 26 Bolton 0 After a two week enforced lay off due to Covid related cry offs by the opposition Dale returned to action at Bolton ironically the last fixture they played before the lockdown. Rochdale welcomed back Shaun Needham and Chris Hodgkinson to the pack at a very damp Bolton to what is always an attractive match. The 2nd …
1st XV DeLa Salle Cancelled
Sorry to report that the game this Saturday against De La Salle has been cancelled due to issues outside of Rochdale control.
Outdone by Anselmians
Anselmians 43 Rochdale 21 Rochdale made their first visit to the new Eastham Pavillion to take on top of the table Anselmians to see who would hold on to their 100% record. Dale were missing Brad Fox but welcomed back pack leader Tom Callaghan and flanker Ross Hartley. The Dale backs were fast out of the traps and a nice …
Quality and control at Keswick
Keswick 24 Rochdale 34 On a grey rainy day in Cumbria Rochdale dominated a youthful Keswick side in what was definitely a game of two halves. Rochdale were without Tom Hindle and Shaun Needham but welcomed newcomer Callum Mulkeen and Harry Hayes promoted off the bench. In a lively opening 5 minutes Dale conceded a penalty for a high tackle …