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Max Taylor named as Stockdale's second signing for Rochdale AFC

Defender Max Taylor has signed a one-year contract with Rochdale AFC. The 21-year-old, a product of United’s Academy, progressed through the youth ranks there, featuring at under-18 and under-23 level.

Date Published 03/08/2021

Dale sign George Broadbent and Corey O'Keeffe on loan

Rochdale AFC has announced two new loan signings - midfielder George Broadbent from Sheffield United and full-back Corey O’Keeffe from Mansfield Town.

Date Published 03/08/2021

Rochdale Hornets 20 - 42 Keighley Cougars

Keighley secured an away victory at Rochdale in a high scoring clash with a 20-42 scoreline in Betfred League 1.

Date Published 02/08/2021

Defender Sam Graham Joins Dale

Rochdale AFC manager Robbie Stockdale has made Sam Graham from Sheffield United his first signing since taking charge last month.

Date Published 31/07/2021

Hornets offer cut price tickets for Keighley clash

Rochdale Hornets is offering cut price tickets for this Sunday's home clash against Keighley Cougars.

Date Published 30/07/2021

Rugby League: Mayfield preview

Rochdale Mayfield face Warrington side Woolston Rovers in the National Conference League at 2.30pm Saturday 31 July, at Mayfield Sports Centre.

Date Published 30/07/2021

Members of Rochdale Underwater Hockey team crowned national champions

Eleven players from Rochdale Underwater Hockey Club travelled to Plymouth last weekend to compete in the National Age Group Championships.

Date Published 28/07/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

On Sunday 18 July, an Open Handicap series was held, with a separately scored GP14 element, as part of a Northern Bell Series.

Date Published 28/07/2021

Rugby League: Waterhead 18 - 24 Mayfield

Mayfield notched up another win on Saturday 24 July, after a scrappy game at Waterhead.

Date Published 27/07/2021

Rugby league: Rochdale Masters play first fixture

Rochdale’s Masters of rugby league side put on a great game of rugby when facing Bury Broncos Masters on Saturday (17 July) in their first fixture since forming.

Date Published 23/07/2021

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Mayfield are back on the road this weekend (Saturday 24 July) as they travel to face Waterhead Warriors in another local derby in League C of the National Conference League.

Date Published 22/07/2021

Rugby league: forthcoming Rochdale Hornets v Workington Town clash postponed after Hornets players and staff contract Covid

This weekend’s home clash between Rochdale Hornets and Workington Town has been postponed after a number of Hornets players and staff have contracted Covid-19.

Date Published 21/07/2021

Dale Trust to become second largest shareholder of Rochdale AFC with 50,000 share purchase

The Dale Trust is to become the second largest shareholder of Rochdale AFC after striking a deal to purchase a further 50,000 shares in the club.

Date Published 21/07/2021

Cricket: Kate Cross to play in historic opening match of The Hundred

Former Heywood cricketer Kate Cross will play in the historic opening of a new 100-ball cricket competition.

Date Published 20/07/2021

Matty Street takes on F1 stars in charity karting event

Rochdale entrepreneur and racing driver Matty Street has joined his Team BRIT teammates in a charity karting event, taking on the likes of F1 legends Damon Hill and Johnny

Date Published 17/07/2021

Rochdale’s new manager “aiming for promotion”

Robbie Stockdale, the new manager of Rochdale AFC, has outlined the club’s promotion as his target for the forthcoming season.

Date Published 16/07/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

The best turnout so far this year enjoyed racing in a light southerly wind at the lake on Sunday 11 July. An alternative attraction later in the day had not deterred sailors from...

Date Published 15/07/2021

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 1 - 5 Stockport Bramhall Ladies 3rds

This weekend Rochdale had their last match of the mini-season, at home against Stockport Bramhall Ladies 3s. As the current second and first place teams, it was all to play for.

Date Published 14/07/2021

EFL says it is "yet to see evidence" of potential investor funds in Rochdale AFC

The English Football League says it is “yet to receive” evidence that potential investors in Rochdale AFC have the necessary funds.

Date Published 13/07/2021

Rugby League: West Wales Raiders 18 - 30 Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets made it three wins on the bounce with a 18-30 victory away to West Wales Raiders on Sunday 11 July.

Date Published 12/07/2021

Rugby League: Mayfield 46 - 14 Saddleworth

Mayfield welcomed Saddleworth Rangers to Rochdale on Saturday 10 July for what turned out to be a proper game of two halves. Mayfield were patchy at best in the first half...

Date Published 12/07/2021

Robbie Stockdale appointed as new manager of Rochdale AFC

Rochdale Football Club has announced that Robbie Stockdale will be the club’s new first team manager. The 41-year-old joins the club on a two-year contract.

Date Published 11/07/2021

Rugby League: Mayfield preview

Sam Butterworth and Steve Wood will be looking for a massive improvement from their troops on Saturday afternoon as they welcome local rivals Saddleworth Rangers to the Mayfield...

Date Published 09/07/2021

'Team Rochdale' bond strengthened with Rochdale AFC community teams

Rochdale AFC and Rochdale AFC Community Trust have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with their official community teams.

Date Published 09/07/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Sailors did not enjoy the best of conditions for racing at Hollingworth Lake on Sunday 4 July. Six boats turned up on the day for the Summer Pursuit Race, which started in dry...

Date Published 08/07/2021

Rochdale AFC Ladies appoint new coach

A new head coach has been appointed to Rochdale AFC Ladies open age team.

Date Published 08/07/2021

‘Prospective new majority shareholders’ acquire 40% of shares in Rochdale AFC

A new shareholder is believed to have acquired a significant shareholding in Rochdale AFC.

Date Published 07/07/2021

Rugby League: Crosfields 30 - 26 Mayfield

Mayfield arrived in Warrington with a strong side and full of confidence on Saturday 3 July. This good feeling was evident through the camp as the travelling supporters...

Date Published 05/07/2021

Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets 22 - 4 London Skolars

Rochdale Hornets claimed back-to-back wins for the first time this season with a 22-4 victory over London Skolars on Sunday (4 July) at the Crown Oil Arena.
Shaun Robinson opened...

Date Published 05/07/2021

Dale Supporters Trust representative appointed to RAFC board of directors

Murray Knight has been appointed as the very first Dale Supporters Trust director on the football club’s board of directors, with immediate effect.

Date Published 02/07/2021

Phil Cockayne's family and friends sponsor Mayfield youth section

Friends and family of late rugby star Phil Cockayne have sponsored the Mayfield youth section.

Date Published 02/07/2021

Brian Barry-Murphy leaves Rochdale AFC

Brian Barry-Murphy has been released from his contract by Rochdale AFC.
In a statement released last night (30 June) the club announced that the first team manager had asked to...

Date Published 01/07/2021

Plans to move Crown Oil Arena into neighbouring Heywood constituency branded ‘illogical, insensitive and a little bit ridiculous’

Plans to redraw the political map so that the home of Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Hornets would be in the neighbouring Heywood constituency have been branded ‘ridiculous’.

Date Published 30/06/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

An open meeting for the Solo class attracted 20 boats to Hollingworth Lake on Sunday 27 June.

Date Published 30/06/2021

Rugby League: Mayfield Under 18s come out on top

Mayfield Under 18s took on Orrell St James in a league fixture on Sunday (27 June), before coming out on top 18-16.

Date Published 30/06/2021

Rugby League: Mayfield under 9s beat Shevington

Mayfield under 9s travelled to Shevington for an early kick off on Sunday (27 June), with three regulars missing and two brand new players making their debut.

Date Published 29/06/2021

Cricket: England women beat India women by 8 wickets in first ODI

The England women’s cricket team, featuring Heywood’s Kate Cross and Rochdale-born Heather Knight, got their latest One Day International series against India off to a winning...

Date Published 29/06/2021

Whitworth 5k raises £250 towards Malawi school

A 5k race in Whitworth has raised £250 towards building a school in Malawi, East Africa.

Date Published 29/06/2021

Hockey: Didsbury Northern Ladies 2 - 4 Rochdale Ladies

This weekend Rochdale had their last away match of the mini-season, against Didsbury Northern Ladies 6s. What looked like an overcast, cool day - perfect hockey weather -...

Date Published 29/06/2021

New junior grassroots football club formed in Milnrow

A new junior grassroots football club has been formed in Milnrow, co-founded by a group of like-minded parents with one aim of 'putting kids first'.

Date Published 29/06/2021

David Bottomley leaves Rochdale AFC by "mutual consent"

Rochdale AFC chief executive David Bottomley has left the club. Rochdale AFC announced that Mr Bottomley's departure has been agreed "by mutual consent", in a brief statement...

Date Published 28/06/2021

Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets 38 - 28 North Wales Crusaders

Rochdale Hornets managed to hold North Wales Crusaders at arm’s length in an entertaining affair at the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday (27 June). In a further injury blow to the club,...

Date Published 28/06/2021

Rangi Chase signs for Hornets

Former England international Rangi Chase has signed for Rochdale Hornets for the remainder of the 2021 Betfred League 1 season.

Date Published 25/06/2021

Rochdale Hornets welcome fans back this weekend

Rochdale Hornets will welcome fans back to the Crown Oil Arena this weekend for the visit of North Wales Crusaders on Sunday 27 June.

Date Published 24/06/2021

Four Dale players sign new contracts for 2021/22 season

Four Rochdale AFC players – including captain Eoghan O’Connell – have signed new contracts with the club.

Date Published 23/06/2021

New amateur rugby team - Rochdale Masters - formed for men aged 35 and over

A new amateur rugby team for men aged 35 or over has been formed at Rochdale Mayfield.
The Rochdale Masters side has been formed by Carl Abraham to encourage older players back...

Date Published 22/06/2021

Rugby League: Pilkington Recs 44 - 22 Mayfield

Mayfield failed to live up to their potential again on Saturday as they lost out to in form Pilkington Recs at the Ruskin Drive Sports Ground.

Date Published 21/06/2021

Rugby League: Workington 34 - 28 Rochdale Hornets

A last second try from Carl Forber saw Workington Town claim a 34-28 win at Derwent Park in the Betfred League 1 in what was captain Sean Penkywicz’s 400th career game.

Date Published 21/06/2021

Rugby League: Mayfield preview

After what can only be described as a disappointing start to the season – winning two games and losing two – coaches Sam Butterworth and Steve Wood take their Mayfield side to...

Date Published 18/06/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Conditions varied on Sunday afternoon (13 June) at Hollingworth Lake. Two races were sailed in a good breeze and then calm for the third one.

Date Published 18/06/2021

Rochdale’s Daniel Kelly selected in training squad for England Men’s Rugby Union team

Former Rochdale Rugby Union Football Club (RRUFC) player 19-year-old Daniel Kelly has been selected by Eddie Jones’ to join the latest England training squad.

Date Published 18/06/2021

Rugby League: Hornets Ladies 0 - 58 Dewsbury Moor

The Rochdale Hornets Ladies team were back in action after a three week break over the weekend against Dewsbury Moor at Mayfield Sports Centre.
It was very hot at Mayfield and...

Date Published 17/06/2021

Rugby League: Barrow Raiders 40 - 4 Rochdale Hornets

Despite a strong first half from Hornets, Barrow Raiders claimed a 40-4 victory in the Betfred League 1 at the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium.

Date Published 16/06/2021

Simon Gauge named new chairman of Rochdale AFC

Simon Gauge has been elected as the new chairman of Rochdale Football Club.

Simon was named as one of three new directors who joined the board last week alongside Richard...

Date Published 16/06/2021

Rugby league: Mayfield 30 - 38 Oldham St Annes

Local rivals Oldham St Annes beat Rochdale Mayfield in their first meeting for a number of years in the National Conference League on Saturday (12 June).

Date Published 16/06/2021

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 7 - 0 Urmston Ladies 2nds (friendly)

This weekend Rochdale hosted Urmston Ladies 2nds on a very warm, very sunny day. Due to the heat both teams agreed to play quarters to allow for plenty of water breaks.

Date Published 14/06/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

The lake was very calm on Sunday 6 June as sailors came to race for the annual Club Championship. Little sign of wind was not auspicious but 7 Solo sailors turned up for the...

Date Published 10/06/2021

Rugby League: Paul Brearley comes out of retirement to help Hornets

Former Mayfield forward Paul Brearley has signed to Rochdale Hornets for the remainder of the 2021 League 1 season due to the ongoing injuries within the club.

Date Published 10/06/2021

Cricket: Kate Cross and Heather Knight called up for England Test squad

Former Heywood cricketer Kate Cross has been called up to the England Test squad to play India alongside Rochdale-born captain Heather Knight.

Date Published 10/06/2021

Three new directors to join Dale board

Three new directors have been named as joining the Rochdale AFC board of directors.
Following the departure of David Bottomley and Graham Rawlinson from the board of directors...

Date Published 08/06/2021

Rugby League: Hunslet 36 - 22 Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets travelled to South Leeds Stadium on Sunday 6 June to face Hunslet in the Betfred League 1, with both sides looking to bounce back from defeats in the previous...

Date Published 08/06/2021

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