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Dale never say die attitude leads to win

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Winnington Park 13 Rochdale 15 Despite heavy overnight rain the pitch was in good condition at Winnington Park, Dale arrived on the back of a good win last week at Glossop looking to maintain their 2nd position in the league. The hosts have had a poor season by their standards but recently have had good wins and could not be …

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Dale hang on for win

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Rochdale 22 Glossop 19 Considering all the rain over the last week the pitch at Hargate Hill was in good condition and we even had some sunshine to start the game always a hard fought contest against the Derbyshire side. Dale turned out a strong side missing Chris Hodgkinson and Ross Hartley but welcoming back young Zac Baker and new …

Dale beat conditions and Douglas

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Despite snowy conditions at home, delayed flights, a missing ref and a Dale 2nd row, the game went ahead on a crunchy Douglas pitch. Dale started well with a deep kick off which was only cleared to half way by the home side, for the first 10 minutes it was all Dale with good runs by returning scrum half Danny …

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Brilliant against Broughton

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Rochdale 41 Broughton Park 8 Following on from last weeks great win at Birkenhead Park Dale welcomed Broughton Park who they had lost to on the opening day of the season by the smallest of margins determined to take revenge. Missing influential scrum half Danny Joesbury coach Danny Collins turned young 2nd team scrum half Zac Baker to fill the …

Gillan has the final say at Birkenhead

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Birkenhead Park 27 v Rochdale 30 Rochdale had a strong side with only Chris Hodgkinson missing from the line up. A blustery afternoon at Park the home side had a great start the opening attack ended in a try but the conversion went wide 5-0. Dale were soon back in the game inside the Birkenhead 22 with Danny Joesbury and …

Rochdale run league leaders close

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Rochdale 17 Anselmians 26 After last week’s last-minute win at Altrincham Kersal, Rochdale were in good spirits as they took on the league leaders at Moorgate Avenue. This would be Aidy Gleeson’s last game before he departs for Australia. The game started in bright sunshine with good underfoot conditions made for good running rugby. After 2 minutes, a penalty to …

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Gleeson Banger seals Dale win

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Atlrincham Kersal 26 Rochdale 27 On a damp and breezy Bonfire Night Dale travelled to Altrincham for the first time in several seasons the main change for Dale was a debut for young winger Zac Baker, missing were Ross Hartley and Jake Castree with Jack Green returning to fly half. A good break by full back Josh Schofield was held …

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Dale back to winning ways

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Rochdale 36 Wilmslow 10 Rochdale welcomed Matthew Johnston to play fly half and had an otherwise unchanged side from last week’s visit to Vale of Lune. Wilmslow started well with good attacks from their big pack Dale defended well and had a chance with a penalty just inside the visitors 22 Johnson opted for touch and from a well taken …

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Dale end winning run

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Vale of Lune 22 Rochdale 19 A mild afternoon at Powder House Lane saw Dale take on old rivals Vale of Lune the pitch was in perfect condition for what promised to be a good game of running rugby. Following a series of deep kicks and counter kicks which seem to be the hallmark of modern rugby it was Vale …

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Dale Full of Gleeson run riot over Winnington Park

In 1st XV Match Reports by Rochdale Rugby

Rochdale 54 Winningon Park 3 After a week off Rochdale continued their winning run at home against Winnington Park, the Cheshire side had only one victory to their name this season so Dale were anxious to get a maximum points win to keep up their push to the top of the Division. On a wet blustery afternoon Dale faced early …