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Joseph Crawford kicked off the boxing season retaining two 2017 championship titles

Boxing: Queensway ABC’s Joseph Crawford retains championship titles

Queensway ABC got the season off to a flying start with England International junior boxer Joseph Crawford retaining two championship titles from 2017.

Date Published 20/11/2018


Rugby League: BARLA Lions shown around ‘Rochdale’, in honour of their famous son Apisai Toga

BARLA Lions were shown around the village of Saunaka Village near Nadi, on Monday 19 November, by the Chief who introduced them to an area known as ‘Rochdale’, in honour of their...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Hockey: Rochdale Men’s Seconds 3 – 3 Didsbury Northern Men’s Fifths

Rochdale Men’s Seconds hosted Didsbury Northern Men’s Fifths at Oulder Hill on Saturday (17 November), going into the match fresh off a defeat to now top of the league St Helens...

Date Published 20/11/2018


Rugby Union: Blackburn U14s 19 - 22 Rochdale U14s

Rochdale RUFC U14s were drawn away at Blackburn for the fourth round of the Lancashire Junior Rugby Challenge; a tough fixture against a strong team with a winning record in the...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Football: Dale Trust finalists at Football Business Awards

Rochdale AFC and Dale Trust have been shortlisted for the Best Club & Supporters Group Relationship category at the Football Business Awards this coming Thursday.

Date Published 20/11/2018


Cycling: Young cyclist fulfilling his dream of becoming a full-time trainee racing cyclist

From next year Cameron Pilkington, a pupil at St Cuthbert's RC High School, will be fulfilling his dream of becoming a full-time trainee racing cyclist. He is one of only a...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U12s 5 – 2 Rossendale (Waterfall Cup)

It was Waterfall Cup time again for Littleborough's Under 12s on Sunday (18 November) with the squad travelling to Burnley to take on both Wigan and Rossendale.

Date Published 20/11/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough U12s 0 – 3 Wigan (Waterfall Cup)

It was Waterfall Cup time again for Littleborough's Under 12s on Sunday (18 November) with the squad travelling to Burnley to take on both Wigan and Rossendale.
First up was a...

Date Published 20/11/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U10s v Old Brodleians

Littleborough Under 10s welcomed Old Brodleians on Sunday (18 November).
Hipperholme-based Old Brodleians played some inspirational rugby, for a team of such an age, making the...

Date Published 20/11/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough U11s 11 – 10 Sale FC

A last grasp Timon Warburton try gave Littleborough U11s a memorable late 11-10 victory against Sale FC.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Rugby Union: Broughton Park U13s v Littleborough U13s Girls

A slow start for the Under 13s at Broughton Park saw the home side take an early lead, ultimately beating Littleborough’s U13s.

Date Published 20/11/2018


Rugby Union: Leigh U15s v Littleborough U15s Girls

Much like their U18 teammates, Littleborough’s U15 girls also suffered defeat at the hands of Leigh U15s at weekend, pegged back from a good start.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Rugby Union: Leigh U18s v Littleborough U18s Girls

Littleborough’s U18 girls suffered defeat at the hands of Leigh at weekend.
In a 10-a-side match up, the game had all the hallmarks of an exciting contest as the speed of play...

Date Published 20/11/2018


Rugby Union: Bowdon 29 – 15 Littleborough Colts

Littleborough Colts fell to a 29-15 defeat to Cheshire side Bowdon, in their first game of a new league.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Hockey: Bolton Men’s Firsts 2 – 3 Rochdale Men’s Firsts

Rochdale Men’s Firsts made the short trip to face Bolton Men’s Firsts on Saturday (17 November).

Date Published 20/11/2018


Boxing: Winning streak continues for UK’s first diabetic boxer

Type one diabetic boxer Muhammad Ali enjoyed his second professional victory on Saturday (17 November), as he took on Danny Little at Victoria Warehouse.

Date Published 19/11/2018

Cricket: England Women's World Twenty20

Rochdale-born England captain Heather Knight’s side will play India in the Women’s World Twenty20 semi-finals on Friday (23 November).

Date Published 19/11/2018


Football: Rochdale v Portsmouth date announced

Rochdale’s Emirates FA Cup second round tie against Portsmouth will be played on Sunday 2 December, after being selected for TV coverage.

Date Published 19/11/2018

Rugby Union: Leigh RUFC 10 v 11 Rochdale RUFC

On a bright sunny day at Round Ash Park Rochdale were looking to extend their unbeaten run to six games. They started without Ollie Coldman and prop Harry Hill but welcomed back...

Date Published 19/11/2018


Rugby League: Tales from the BARLA Tour - Aidan Gleeson

Aidan Gleeson is one of the vice captains of the BARLA touring party. The Rochdale Mayfield prop has enjoyed a steady season despite the side's inconsistency.

Date Published 19/11/2018

MMA: Charlotte Brown Amateur World Championship quarter finalist

Rochdale cagefighter Charlotte ‘Bomber’ Brown fought two hard bouts at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Amateur World Championships in Bahrain this week, reaching...

Date Published 16/11/2018


Cricket: Townsend switches to Hare Hill after successful Heywood stint

Professional Travis Townsend has become the third player to leave Heywood following the 2018 season.

Date Published 16/11/2018

Rugby League: Mayfield player plays in first BARLA Lions game

Aidy Gleeson, Rochdale Mayfield, was part of the team which helped BARLA Lions came from behind to claim victory in their first game on tour. The final score was Barla Lions 22 –...

Date Published 15/11/2018


Rugby League: Mayfield Under 11s thank sponsors

The Mayfield Under 11s team have enjoyed a great season which saw them go from strength to strength and register some very impressive victories.

Date Published 15/11/2018

Swimming: Aquabears swimmers selected to represent the north west

Swimmers Lucy Cannavan and Amarai Hoque, both from Aquabears Swimming Club in Castleton, have been selected to swim for next year’s English Schools Inter-Divisional Championships...

Date Published 15/11/2018


Boxing: Hamer Amateur Boxing Club Annual Boxing Show

Hamer Amateur Boxing Club held their annual boxing show in front of a sell-out crowd at Richmond Hall, Rochdale on Friday 2 November.

Date Published 14/11/2018

Rochdale finalists for Greater Manchester Sports Awards

Greater Manchester Sports Awards celebrate the outstanding commitment and achievements made in physical activity and sport across Greater Manchester.

Date Published 14/11/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough U14s 15 - 24 Blackburn U14s

Littleborough under 14s entertained Blackburn in the latest round of group games in the Lancashire Waterfall tournament. Both teams had faired evenly thus far in the competition,...

Date Published 13/11/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough stars selected for Sale Sharks DPP

Bradley Chrimes, Ben Crabtree and Thomas Kelly have become the latest Littleborough stars to be chosen for Sale Sharks DPP squad.

Date Published 13/11/2018


Hockey: Rochdale Men’s Firsts 5 - 2 Kirkby Lonsdale Men’s Firsts

Rochdale Men’s Firsts entered the game on the back of two defeats and again missing several players through injury, so the outlook was bleak as they welcomed Kirby Lonsdale to...

Date Published 13/11/2018

Hockey: St Helens Men’s Firsts 6 v 3 Rochdale Men’s Seconds

Rochdale Men’s Seconds travelled to 2nd place St Helens in a much-anticipated match. However going into the match, the first team and the second team were having to mix and match...

Date Published 13/11/2018


Football: Dan Adshead called up to England Under-18s squad

Dan Adshead has been named in the England Under-18s squad for their four nation tournament in Spain this month.

Date Published 12/11/2018

Winners revealed at 2018 Rochdale Boroughwide Sports and Culture Awards

More than 200 people attended a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of amazing people, clubs and organisations working in sport and culture across Rochdale...

Date Published 12/11/2018


Rugby Union: Rochdale 21 - 19 Broughton Park

Lancashire Cup Semi Final at Moorgate Avenue.
The minutes silence was observed before the game and both sides came out looking for a win, with Dale missing scrum half Travis...

Date Published 12/11/2018

Football - Rochdale 2 - 1 Gateshead

Ian Henderson netted his 100th goal for Rochdale to earn a passage through to the second round of the Emirates FA Cup but they were made to work for it against National League...

Date Published 12/11/2018


Rugby League: Shaun Ainscough joins Rochdale Hornets

Experienced winger, Shaun Ainscough has joined Rochdale Hornets from Batley Bulldogs for the 2019 season.

Date Published 10/11/2018

Mayfield announce new head coach

Mayfield Rugby Club has announced the appointment of new head coach, Sam Butterworth.

Date Published 08/11/2018


Rugby League: Mayfield Under 12s win Oldham Cup Final

Mayfield’s under 12s collected their first silverware in the last game of the 2018 season, overcoming Waterhead in the Oldham Cup Final.

Date Published 08/11/2018

Football: Date set for Dale’s FA Youth Cup second round tie at the Crown Oil Arena

Rochdale’s under-18 side have been drawn at home to MK Dons in the second round of the FA Youth Cup.

Date Published 08/11/2018


Rochdale triathlete selected for Young Sports People mentoring and bursary programme

A 17-year-old triathlete from Rochdale, has been selected as one of eight winners for a 2018 Young Sportsperson of the Year mentoring and bursary programme by international...

Date Published 08/11/2018

Football: Rochdale 2 - 2 Leicester City U21

Rochdale head into the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy as group winners despite letting a two-goal lead slip against Leicester City U21’s who went on to earn a bonus point by...

Date Published 08/11/2018


Thai Boxing: Callum Turner wins Junior English Thai Boxing title

12-year-old Callum Turner won the Junior English Thai Boxing title after a fight in Stretford on Sunday (4 November).

Date Published 07/11/2018

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Richard Marsh was crewed by Adam Din in the RS200 taking the first race win, on Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club on Sunday 4 November and went on to have a couple of second places.

Date Published 06/11/2018


Jiujitsu: Double Dutch Jiujitsu Gold for Sophie

Littleborough’s two-time Judo Olympian and double World BJJ Champion Sophie Cox made a winning return to elite competition over the weekend. Sophie was in commanding form at the...

Date Published 06/11/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U14s 21 -10 Rochdale U14s

Littleborough under 14s entertained local rivals Rochdale at Rakewood on Sunday (4 November), the second contest between these teams in the last three weeks.

Date Published 06/11/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough Girls U13s at Rochdale Girls Festival

The pitch and play event at Rochdale Girls Festival on Sunday (4 November) gave Littleborough Under 13 girls some tough opposition to contend with.

Date Published 06/11/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough Girls U15s at Rochdale Girls Festival

In confident mood, Littleborough Under 15s started in electric fashion with a well-worked try. Five phases of quick ball had Preston scrambling in defence before Amy Perrin broke...

Date Published 06/11/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough Girls U18s at Rochdale Girls Festival

Littleborough Under 18s found themselves up against some highly organised units that had been together for some time at Rochdale Girls Festival on Sunday (4 November).

Date Published 06/11/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U15s 15 - 0 Rochdale U15s

Closing the action for the weekend, we had a tasty local derby at Rakewood: Littleborough Under 15s vs Rochdale Under 15s.

Date Published 06/11/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough U12s

This weekend saw the best of Littleborough and Bolton's youth set up go head to head.

Date Published 06/11/2018

Rugby Union: Bolton U11s 12 - 8 Littleborough U11s

Bolton are always a tough team to play away, and Sunday (4 November) was no different for the Under 11s in a physical contest at Avenue Street.

Date Published 06/11/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough U9s

Littleborough Under 9s travelled to Bolton on Sunday (4 November) in what was a great entertaining game with both teams giving their all.

Date Published 06/11/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U8s

Littleborough's Under 8s put in all-round great effort at Bolton on Sunday (4 November), illustrating the potential and skill of the minis, with some strong tagging and...

Date Published 06/11/2018


Rugby Union: West Park St Helens 5 – 68 Littleborough Colts

Littleborough Colts travelled to West Park St Helens on Sunday (4 November), looking to improve on their previous performance in the league where they recorded their first loss of...

Date Published 06/11/2018

Hockey: Liverpool John Moores University Men’s Firsts 3 - 2 Rochdale Men’s Firsts

Rochdale travelled to Liverpool John Moores University on the back of a large defeat to South Lakes.

Date Published 06/11/2018


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