The club would like to join others in congratulating our Director of Rugby, Danny Collins, and his partner on the birth of their daughter Nancy yesterday. We very much look forward to seeing her play through the Girls Section and into our Women’s team in the next few years!!
Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
On behalf of the members of Rochdale RUFC we are very saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, pay tribute to her service to the nation and offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family . The RFU have the following message to add: “The overwhelming opinions shared so far within the game, are that …
Summer Training
Just to confirm that over the summer, two pitches will be available for training on at all times. This is likely to be the Vets pitch (furthest one away) and one other, but the relevant 2 pitches will be communicated via the Facebook pages over the next few weeks.
Rochdale Awarded Club of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Lancashire have named Rochdale Rugby Club as winners of the Ernie Neeley Junior Club of the Year Award. This represents the phenomenal season we’ve had in our Centenary Year with highlights that include: 1st XV – Runners up – promoted with 111 points 2nd VX – League Winners Under 13’s – Lancashire Waterfall Cup …
Lancs Cup Final for Colts
Come on down on 24th April to Fleetwood to support our Junior Colts in their Lancs Cup final vs Preston Grasshoppers. Promises to be a great day out!
Jack Jeffery – Evesham RFC
As a mark of respect for Evesham RFC’s Jack Jeffery, the 1st XV will join other clubs in retiring the no. 11 shirt for this weekend as a tribute to him. The 27-year-old died from his injuries as he scored a try for Evesham during a match against Berkswell and Balsall in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Everyone’s thoughts at Rochdale RUFC remain …
Voucher Cut Off Date
Many thanks to all those who supported us in lock down. Just a reminder that if you bought any drinks voucher packages, then those will expire on 31st May (the end of the season). Mel has a record behind the bar if you are unsure if you’ve used them or not yet. Many thanks.
Rugby Inspiration
We were heartened to hear that Mason, one of our Under 10 players, decided for his school Inspiration Day, to go as Danny Kelly .. a former Rochdale Mini who now plays professionally for Leicester & has represented both England & Ireland internationally. We strive as a club to build leaders and can think of no better set of core …
Martin Wilde
It is with great sadness we report the passing of Martin Wilde, former RRUFC player. A moving tribute to his life can be found here: A Tribute to Martin Wilde – Cardinal Langley RC High School (clrchs.co.uk) His funeral service will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th January at 2 pm
Maureen Carey Funeral Details
The funeral details of our Honorary Secretaries wife Maureen are as follows: Friday 10th December 10.00 Requiem Mass at St. Peters RC Church, Taylor Street, Middleton M24 1BQ 11.45 Cremation at Rochdale Crematorium 12.30 Rochdale RUFC for a celebration of the life of Maureen The family hopes there will be more laughter than tears and at Maureens request to reduce …