Club News

At 5:00pm on 5th March the  RFU published a provisional plan for a phased return to full rugby activities for Season 2020-2021. Further guidance on requirements has been promised in the “next couple of weeks”. The ‘Return to Community Rugby Roadmap’ takes in current government advice so is different to previous ’Roadmaps’. All at Rochdale RUFC must remain at Stage …

Following Government’s national lockdown announcement to counter the steep rise in Covid-19 infections, all community rugby activity in England is suspended until further notice. In line with current Government policy, all adult and age grade rugby training and fixtures must stop. This means we return to Stage A on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap for all players. Outdoor organised …

A warm “hello” to all of our members, supporters and friends. As we move towards Christmas and the end of 2020 it seems inevitable that we reflect on arguably one of the strangest years in the history of our great Club. Sadly, much of 2020 will be remembered for nothing other than the blight of Covid-19 and the havoc it …

Please note that the Club is now closed due to the current tier 3 Covid-19 directives and that we shall review reopening of the Club as and when we are reasonably able to do so. Rugby training will continue as normal.

SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW DUE. TO ALL MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS Please note.  Members who have still to sort their subscriptions for 2020 / 2021 will be unable to use their membership cards from 1st October 2020.  This does not affect those who have Standing orders in place or who have made arrangements for their subscriptions. Payment can be made over …

In line with the new government guidelines, please be aware that our revised bar opening hours are now as follows: Thursday 18:00 – 22:00Friday 17:00 – 22:00Saturday 12:00 – 22:00Sunday 12:00 – 22:00 Please come down and support us whenever you can during our new hours!

Join in our fundraiser 24 Hour Touch Rugby game from 12:00 on Saturday 24th October right through the night until 12:00 on Sunday 25th October. Key Details 10 a side teams Any age / gender Can play a maximum of an hour on Saturday and an hour on Sunday Under the floodlights through the night 5 minute changeover / 5 …

ALL SUBSCRIPTION PRICES REMAIN THE SAME AS LAST YEAR. STANDING ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP AND STANDING ORDER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BEHIND THE BAR or you can download them by clicking here.  All subscription groups and prices are on the download forms. Memberships and standing orders to be in place by 1st October 2020. The return …

This quarters 500 Club draw will be taking place on Saturday 15th at 5:30 in the bar. With over £1,200 being handed out to the lucky winners, why not come on down, have a drink and then encourage the winners to buy you one as well! Even better, be part of the action by joining the 500 Club yourselves .. …

The Club is reopening for socially distanced drinks! We’ll be open on Saturday 4th July at 2pm until Mel says, and then again on Sunday 5th July at 2pm until Mel says. Obviously we have had to take many things into consideration and as always have done our best. We are open to all membership categories and Club Sponsors. Please …