A bright, sunny day set the perfect scene for an intense cup game, Rochdale clashing with Broughton Park for a thrilling match. From kickoff the constant and close battle of the two sides keeps the audience on the sideline entertained. Action first arises, when a penalty kick for Broughton pushes Rochdale back resulting in a line-out just outside the Rochdale …
U16 subdued by Stockport
A cold morning in Rochdale was to be the scene of a hard game of rugby, Rochdale versus Stockport. Both teams were lacking vital players with few men on the bench to alleviate the respective packs of injury and fatigue. Stockport started strongly with a flurry of passes leaving a gap in Rochdale’s defence which their wingers capitalised on to …
Power and precision prove too much for Bury
Words: SEAN SUNDERLAND Photos: BRUCE MYERS Bury RUFC u16’s 19 – 27 Rochdale RUFC U16’s Rochdale made the short trip to Bury for their fourth post-lockdown match. The previous week they had been given a tough physical examination from a strong Burnley pack; this week the questions would be asked in the wide-out channels, as Bury’s main threat emanates from a …
Forwards lay the platform, Backs add the gloss
WORDS: SEAN SUNDERLAND PHOTOS: BRUCE MYERS Rochdale RUFC u16’s 48 – 7 Burnley u16’s On an ideal day for rugby, Rochdale welcomed Burnley to Moorgate Avenue. Straight from the off it was clear that Burnley would present a direct and physical challenge. They powered up their counter ruck and surprised Rochdale on the first couple of engagements. Rochdale learnt their …
Rochdale game management provides basis for success
After a comfortable win the previous week against Sedgley Park, Rochdale welcomed Blackburn to Moorgate avenue. The new rules favour teams with strong dynamic backs and so Blackburn would ask a lot of questions of the Rochdale defence. Blackburn enjoyed the best of the opening exchanges and, with a good supply of ball from the lineout, they camped in the …
Solid at Sedgley
What was that? – laughter, chitchat, horseplay, interaction?? Oh yes! Rugby is back, although in a modified version. No scrums or mauls. Never mind, after zero competitive action for over 12 months it was just good to see two teams enjoying the freedom we have all missed. The day commenced with a guard of honour for Danny Tomlinson as he …