Dear 500 club members, I hope you are all well, staying safe and following government advice. The next 500 club draw was scheduled for tomorrows home game verses Glossop which would have been the last home game of the season. With the race for promotion this would have been a winner takes all game as whoever won would no doubt …
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2019-20 Season ended early
In order to provide clarity and to assist with immediate and longer term planning, the RFU is today announcing the end of the 2019/20 rugby season for all league, cup and county rugby in England. You can read the full RFU statement by clicking here.
The Covid-19 Problem
Rochdale RUFC members will be aware of the RFU statement of 16th March suspending all rugby activity due to the Covid 19 outbreak. Additionally, Government/Public Health England are advising that clubs, pubs and bars should be avoided. The RFU Statement: Following government advice the Rugby Football Union (RFU) will suspend all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community …
Dan Kelly – Flying the flag
Brought up in Greater Manchester, Dan Kelly first picked up an oval ball at Rochdale RUFC as an under six, playing a good amount of his rugby there before attending Kirkham Grammar for his sixth form education. See the full Talking Rugby Union article at: https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/dan-kelly-flying-the-flag-for-ireland-and-loughborough/25882.htm
Niamh-Ella James named in Lancashire squad
Following the Lancashire U15 Girls Trial at Preston Grasshoppers, we are delighted to report that Niamh-Ella James has been named in the Lancashire U15 Girls 19/20 County Programme training squad.
Dan Kelly: Rochdale U6 to 6 Nations
Dan Kelly, whose father plays at Rochdale, and who himself is a product of the Rochdale Minis & Juniors is enjoying new heights of success running out for Ireland U20’s at this years 6 Nations. Kelly came through Kirkham Grammar School and spent time in the Sale Sharks academy. The fact that he is still U19 ensures there is plenty of …
Rochdale Riding High
We’re well into the 3rd month of the season and delighted to report that currently all of our 3 senior teams are sitting at the top of their respective leagues! Still a long way to go, but heartening that all the hard work and pre-season foundation training is paying dividends. Bolton, Chester and Heaton Moor await the teams this weekend, …