Established in 2018 The Valkyries, Rochdale RUFC's women's team, has grown year on year.
After being named champions of the 23/24 Inner Warrior Development League North West, we moved into the NC3 North (South) league, where we finished 4th in 2024/2025 and 3rd in 2025/2026.
The Valkyries will be playing in NC3 again in the 2026/2027 season. Fixtures and results can be found here.
Why choose Rugby?
Women’s rugby is one of the fastest-growing female sports. It allows women to break from stereotypical norms and try something different, whilst benefitting physically, mentally and socially at the same time.
Why choose Rochdale Valkyries?
Our ethos has always been #youcanplay. Here at Rochdale we are a friendly, fun and welcoming club: passionate about rugby and its inclusiveness. There is a place for every size, shape, age, occupation and fitness level on the pitch and in our team, and that is the beauty of rugby. We can offer training and fitness opportunities through rugby as well as competitive matches throughout the season.
Rochdale RUFC Girls Section
We are very proud to have 4 girls teams again this season: Under 12s, Under 14s, Under 16s and Under 18s. Like the ladies, the girls' section is growing from strength to strength and we can not thank all the managers and coaches enough for all they are doing to support the next generation of Valkyries. More information on our girls section can be found here: Junior Girls Section
Team Roles & Responsibilities
Team Captain: Claire Collins
Fixtures Secretary: Natalie Howarth
Club Committee Rep: Elise Tootell
Treasurer: Jody Simmons
Social Secretaries: Eleanor Milne & Maria Lawson
Social Media: Shauna Moore
Coaches: Pete Collins & Pete Simmons
Please contact us by email womensrugby@rrufc.org or via Instagram: @rochdalerufc_ladies
The Valkyries are proudly sponsored by Taylor Engineering & Plastics
Sponsored by Taylor Engineering & Plastics