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Rochdale Lacrosse Club's Daniel Madeley, Tom Teal and Alex Halliday, pictured in 2019

Lacrosse: Rochdale looks forward to summer of success

Rochdale Lacrosse Club is gearing up for what could be a stellar summer.
The Rochdale side has four members in the men’s U19 England and Wales teams in this summer’s World Championships taking place in Limerick, Ireland, in July.

Date Published 26/02/2020


Darts, dominoes and crib: Heywood winter league results week eleven

Week 11 Results - Thursday 13 February 2020

Date Published 26/02/2020

Boxing: Habil Khan turns pro

An amateur boxer from Queensway ABC has signed a professional contact with one of Tyson Fury’s boxing team.

Date Published 26/02/2020


Hockey: Rochdale Men's Seconds 0 - 5 Didsbury North Men's Fifths

Rochdale Men's Seconds were looking to continue their winning streak at home to a Didsbury Men's Fifths on Saturday (22 February), but with Didsbury sat 10 points above Rochdale...

Date Published 25/02/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 7 - 1 Urmston Ladies

This weekend Rochdale Ladies hosted Urmston on a very windy Saturday morning.
Rochdale were fielding a relatively strong team, unfortunately missing a couple of regulars but...

Date Published 25/02/2020


Britannia Metals sponsors Hamer Boxing for next two years

Rochdale-based scrap metal company, Britannia Metals, have signed up to sponsor Hamer Amateur Boxing Club and Community Fitness Centre for the next two years.

Date Published 25/02/2020

Rugby league: Rochdale Hornets progress to fifth round of Coral Challenge Cup after beating British Army

Rochdale Hornets progressed to the fifth round of the Coral Challenge Cup with yet another professional display against the British Army at the Crown Oil Arena.

Date Published 25/02/2020


Boxing: Hamer’s Owen Webster takes second bout by storm

Hamer ABC’s Owen ‘The Storm’ Webster took his second bout by unanimous decision when he travelled to the Eagle Sports and Social Club in Warrington on 6 February.

Date Published 24/02/2020

Football: Rochdale 1 - 2 Coventry City

In-form Coventry City left with all three points after a narrow victory over Rochdale at a sodden Crown Oil Arena. Michael Rose headed the visitors into a fourth minute lead when...

Date Published 24/02/2020


Rochdale Hornets will compete in the 1895 Cup this season

The AB Sundecks 1895 Cup returns this season with a new look as three community clubs from the National Conference League Premier Division will join 17 from Betfred Championship...

Date Published 21/02/2020

Football: Stephen Dooley signs contract extension

Stephen Dooley has extended his contract Rochdale AFC until the summer of 2021.

Date Published 21/02/2020


Darts, dominoes and crib: Heywood winter league results week ten

Week 10 Results - Thursday 13 February 2020

Date Published 20/02/2020

Rugby League: Sean Penkywicz named as captain for Rochdale Hornets

Head coach Matt Calland has confirmed that Sean Penkywicz will lead Rochdale Hornets as captain for the 2020 League 1 season.

Date Published 19/02/2020


Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets to host British Army in fourth round of Coral Challenge Cup

Rochdale Hornets will host the British Army in the fourth round of the Coral Challenge Cup this Sunday (23 February) at the Crown Oil Arena, with a 3pm kick off.

Date Published 19/02/2020

Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets 54 - 10 York Acorn

Rochdale Hornets progressed to the fourth round of the Coral Challenge Cup following a professional display over York Acorn at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Sam Freeman, the Hornets...

Date Published 18/02/2020


Hockey: Golborne Men's Seconds 1 - 3 Rochdale

It was a wild afternoon on Saturday (15 February) as Storm Dennis provided the backdrop to Rochdale's game at Golborne. Rochdale had their sights on moving up into third place in...

Date Published 17/02/2020

Golf duo take over course at Heaton Park

Heaton Park golf course’s scenic greens have opened once again after a local pro player and his business partner stepped in to secure its future.

Date Published 14/02/2020


Darts, dominoes and crib: Heywood winter league results week nine

Week 9 Results - Thursday 6 February 2020

Date Published 13/02/2020

Rugby League: Hornets rearranged Challenge Cup fixture confirmed

A revised date for the outstanding Coral Challenge Cup third round between Rochdale Hornets and York Acorn has been announced for Sunday 16 February.

Date Published 13/02/2020


Football: Sunderland 3 - 0 Rochdale

Rochdale were swept aside by a clinical Sunderland as they went down by 3 goals to nil at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday (11 February). The game was over as a contest just after...

Date Published 12/02/2020

Hockey: Preston Men's Fifths 1 - 3 Rochdale Men's Seconds

Rochdale Men's Seconds were keen to get a win on Saturday (6 February) against a struggling Preston side after the last two defeats.

Date Published 12/02/2020


Rugby league: Coral Challenge Cup fourth round draw

The fourth round of the Coral Challenge Cup has been drawn, with either Rochdale Hornets or York Acorn being drawn against the British Army.

Date Published 12/02/2020

Rugby League: Mayfield 6 - 64 NW Crusaders

Mayfield were handed a lesson in rugby league in their third round Coral Challenge Cup game on Saturday 6 February by a Crusaders side who played a great game of simple, basic...

Date Published 12/02/2020


Rugby Union: Winnington Park 13 - 30 Rochdale

Rochdale RUFC travelled to Winnington Park RUFC, near Northwich on Saturday 8 February.

Date Published 11/02/2020

Football: Doncaster 1 - 1 Rochdale

Ollie Rathbone earned Rochdale a valuable point with a 25 yard shot. The midfielder broke forward from the half-way line with nine minutes left before hitting a low shot that beat...

Date Published 10/02/2020


Karate: Mariam Buta achieves black belt

12-year-old Mariam Buta has been awarded her black belt (1st Dan) after an excellent performance at The DOJO Karate Centre on Castlemere Street.

Date Published 09/02/2020

Rochdale Hornets and Toronto have agreed a new partnership for 2020

Rochdale Hornets have agreed a partnership with Super League side Toronto Wolfpack.

Date Published 07/02/2020


New veterans football club for local ex-servicemen

A new football session for the military veterans of Rochdale begins this Friday evening (7 February).

Date Published 07/02/2020

Darts, dominoes and crib: Heywood winter league results week eight

Week 8 Results - Thursday 30 January 2020

Date Published 07/02/2020


Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Saturday 8 February is Challenge Cup day at Mayfield Sports Centre as Mayfield face League 1 side North Wales Crusaders in the third round of the Coral Challenge Cup.

Date Published 07/02/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Men's Seconds 0 - 3 Lancaster & Morecambe Men's Seconds

Saturday 1 February saw a depleted Rochdale Men's Second team looking to beat Lancaster and Morcambe Mens's Second team at Oulder Hill. With a bare 11 and at least two players not...

Date Published 06/02/2020


Hockey: Didsbury Greys 1 - 3 Rochdale Ladies

Rochdale travelled to Manchester's Armitage Centre to play Didsbury Greys Thirds on a drizzly Sunday morning (2 February).

Date Published 05/02/2020

Rugby league: Rochdale Hornets' Challenge Cup game preview

Hornet's first competitive game of the season will be a third round Challenge Cup match against York Acorn at the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday 9 February.

Date Published 04/02/2020


Local cricket stars create Indoor Legends Cricket League

Local former cricket players have started an indoor walking cricket league at Rochdale Leisure Centre.

Date Published 04/02/2020

Football: Rochdale 1 - 0 Shrewsbury

Rochdale substitute Tyler Smith left it late to earn a narrow victory over Shrewsbury Town at a cold and blustery Crown Oil Arena. The Sheffield United striker scored his first...

Date Published 02/02/2020


SBG Rochdale officially launched

The martial arts gym at the Full Contact Performance Centre on Queensway has been relaunched under the SBG brand.

Date Published 03/02/2020

Rugby league: Mayfield Coral Challenge Cup Third Round to be broadcast live

Mayfield’s upcoming match in the third round of the Coral Challenge Cup will be televised on the BBC on Saturday 8 February.

Date Published 02/02/2020


Rugby league: Rochdale Hornets sign Jack Higginson

Centre Jack Higginson has signed to Rochdale Hornets ahead of the 2020 season. 

Date Published 30/01/2020

Rugby league: Rochdale Hornets sign Matt Whitehead

Matt Whitehead has been signed to Rochdale Hornets following a successful trial.

Date Published 30/01/2020


Hockey: Wigton Men's Firsts 7 - 2 Rochdale Men's Seconds

Rochdale were away at top of the table Wigton in Cumbria on Saturday (25 January) hoping to bring home 3 points from the 250 mile round trip.

Date Published 29/01/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 1 - 0 Didsbury Northern Ladies

After playing a cup match against Didsbury Northern Ladies Sixth team a couple of weeks ago, this Saturday (25 January) saw a rematch between the two teams. Again Rochdale were...

Date Published 29/01/2020


Football: MK Dons 2 - 1 Rochdale

Jimmy Keohane conceded a stoppage time penalty as Rochdale suffered defeat at Stadium MK. The defender brought down Rhys Healey as the home side pressed for a winner with the...

Date Published 29/01/2020

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Sophie Cox wins double gold

Littleborough’s two-time judo Olympian and double world BJJ (Brazilian jiu jitsu) champion Sophie Cox was in sparkling form over the weekend as she won two gold medals.

Date Published 29/01/2020


Rugby league: Coral Challenge Cup Third Round draw

Both Rochdale Hornets and Mayfield have received home ties in the Coral Challenge Cup Third Round draw.

Date Published 28/01/2020

Rugby Union: Rochdale Ladies 5 - 5 Aldwinians Ladies

Sunday 26 January saw Rochdale RUFC Ladies make history when they graced the first team pitch for the first time for their game against Aldwinians.

Date Published 28/01/2020


Basketball: Great Britain Olympic qualifying tournament switched from China

The Olympic basketball qualifying tournament due to take place in China will now be held in Serbia because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Date Published 28/01/2020

Rugby league: GB Police 18 - 19 Mayfield

Mayfield overcame a much-improved GB Police side on Saturday 25 January to progress to the 3rd round of the Coral Challenge Cup.

Date Published 27/01/2020


Football: Rochdale 2 - 2 Gillingham

Stephen Dooley scored a brilliant goal to earn Rochdale a point after coming from behind to draw 2-2. Dooley latched onto an Aaron Wilbraham flick on to rifle the ball past Jack...

Date Published 26/01/2020

Rugby league: Sam Hopkins joins Hornets

Former Super League player Sam Hopkins has signed for Rochdale Hornets for the 2020 League 1 season.

Date Published 24/01/2020


Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Challenge Cup fever comes to the Mayfield Sports Centre on Saturday (25 January) as Mayfield face the mighty GB Police team in a second round tie.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Rugby Union: Southport 32 - 24 Rochdale

Rochdale travelled to Southport on Saturday 18 January without their talisman Sean Needham and with three other forwards on the injury list, however Rochdale welcomed back young...

Date Published 23/01/2020


Hornets to host Challenge Cup third round draw

Rochdale will host the third round of the Coral Challenge Cup draw at the Crown Oil Arena on Monday 27 January at 6.30pm.

Date Published 22/01/2020

Skiing: Daisi Daniels places 18th in 2020 Youth Olympic Games Super G

Local skiing champion Daisi Daniels has finished 18th in the women’s Super G at the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland.

Date Published 21/01/2020


Rochdale AFC host community day for Gillingham match

Rochdale AFC are holding a community day at the Crown Oil Arena when Dale face Gillingham on Saturday 25 January and all under 16s tickets are just £1.

Date Published 21/01/2020

Darts, dominoes and crib: Heywood winter league results week six

Week 6 Results - Thursday 16 January 2020

Date Published 21/01/2020


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