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Abraham Odoh signs contract extension at RAFC

Abraham Odoh has signed a new deal with Rochdale Football Club, extending his stay at the Crown Oil Arena.

Date Published 07/12/2021


Book detailing 150 years of Rochdale Hornets published by former chairmen

Former Rochdale Hornets chairmen Jim Stringer and Mark Wynn have written a book detailing the entire 150-year history of the local rugby league club, ‘Triumph and Disaster – 150...

Date Published 03/12/2021

Boxing: Valiant efforts from Hamer fighters go unrewarded

Fighters from Hamer Boxing Club were on the short end of two fantastic, very closely fought boxing bouts recently.

Date Published 30/11/2021


Swimming: Aquabears back to competition success after lockdown

After a long hiatus of lockdowns, swimmers from local club Aquabears have roared back into competition success at the Blackpool Lights 2021.
Thirty swimmers brought home an...

Date Published 30/11/2021

Rugby league: Veterans mark Remembrance Weekend with game at Mayfield

The weekend of Remembrance Sunday was marked at Rochdale Mayfield with a veterans masters rugby league game.

Date Published 29/11/2021


Rugby union: Rochdale Junior Colts 22-12 Leigh

With the preliminary leagues completed, Sunday 21 November saw the first Conference league game for Rochdale Junior Colts. Leigh were the visiting team and these encounters are...

Date Published 26/11/2021

Hockey: City of Manchester Ladies 2nds 4 - 1 Rochdale Ladies

Rochdale were away at the Armitage Centre in Fallowfield on Saturday (20 November) playing City of Manchester 2nds.

Date Published 26/11/2021


Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: scoop of gold medals for Rochdale’s Perez brothers

The three Perez brothers, of Rochdale, have scooped a host of gold medals following two recent tournaments.

Date Published 20/11/2021

Brown bows out as British Rallycross Championship MINI champion

Rochdale racer Steve Brown has been named as the 2021 Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy BMW MINI champion after the latest round [6-7 November] at...

Date Published 18/11/2021


Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 6 - 1 Urmston Ladies 2nds

Rochdale hosted Urmston Ladies 2nds on Saturday 13 November, which was a surprisingly warm, sunny November day.

Date Published 16/11/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Most sailors were reluctant to set out for the first race on Sunday. While it was good to see an almost full Lake, the very strong gusty wind blowing off the Lakebank shore meant...

Date Published 12/11/2021


Rugby league: Rochdale Masters finish season in style

Rochdale Masters played their last games of the season on Saturday (6 November), finishing in fine style on a dreadful day more reminiscent of the old winter Pennine league days...

Date Published 12/11/2021

Hockey: Stockport Bramhall Ladies 3rds 2 - 1 Rochdale Ladies

Rochdale Ladies travelled to Stockport on Saturday (6 November) to take on Stockport Bramhall 3rds. With Covid and injuries, Rochdale had a squad of 12.

Date Published 11/11/2021


Hockey: Rochdale Mens 2nds 3 - 0 Bury Mens 2nds

Saturday (6 November) saw Rochdales Mens 2nd team looking to build on their previous week's 3-2 away victory at Bolton. Visitors Bury 2nds would be a similar challenge to Bolton...

Date Published 11/11/2021

Rugby union: Caldy Junior Colts 41 - 19 Rochdale Junior Colts

After securing a place in League 2 for the upcoming season and looking for a stiff challenge, Rochdale travelled to League 1 side Caldy on Sunday 7 November. Based on the Wirral,...

Date Published 11/11/2021


Rochdale racing driver hosts film premiere as racing car is unveiled

A 14-year-old racing driver from Rochdale has hosted a film premiere, detailing the story of a fellow racing star with autism, and has unveiled his new racing car.

Date Published 08/11/2021

Boxing: Hamer's Mahbub Miah takes on twice national champ Connor Samms

After a last-minute call, Mahbub ‘Real Money’ Miah trekked all the way to Steels Club in Sunderland on Friday 29 October to take on two-time national champion, Connor Samms of...

Date Published 07/11/2021


Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club: challenging conditions for Halloween racing

Sunday started off pleasant enough for racing at Hollingworth Lake but eventually the blustery, westerly-made conditions more challenging.

Date Published 05/11/2021

Hockey: Didsbury Northern 5ths 4 - 0 Rochdale Ladies

This weekend Rochdale were away at Parrs Wood to play Didsbury Northern 5s on a dry, windy and sunny day.

Date Published 03/11/2021


Supporters bar at Crown Oil Arena transformed for community use on non-match days

A supporters bar area at the Crown Oil Arena has been transformed to enable it to be used by Rochdale AFC Community Trust on non-matchdays.

Date Published 02/11/2021

Boxing: quarter-final victory for Hamer's Aeron 'The Viking' Maddocks

Hamer boxer 18-year-old Aeron ‘The Viking’ Maddocks faced off against national champion, Kai Morley, of Clayton ABC, for the North West Region 64-69kg category, quarter-finals...

Date Published 01/11/2021


Rugby league: former Littleborough player signs to local rivals Oldham Roughyeds

A former Littleborough Rugby Union player has signed to local rivals Oldham Roughyeds as a part-time professional.

Date Published 30/10/2021

Lancashire Cup within sight for Rochdale Junior Colts after 29-10 victory over Warrington

Rochdale have progressed to the semi-final stage of the Lancashire Cup after being drawn against tournament favourites Warrington in the quarter-final fixture.

Date Published 29/10/2021


Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

The rain on Sunday 24 October did not deter keen sailors out to race on Hollingworth Lake, particularly the juniors.
The colourful Topper dinghies were led by Millie Hayfield,...

Date Published 29/10/2021

Andrew Curran charged with breaching FA rules

Andrew Curran has been charged with breaching FA rules after being accused of calling members of the Rochdale AFC board of directors 'Nancy boys'.

Date Published 29/10/2021


Successful debut for Milnrow Boxing's first pro fighter

Milnrow Boxing’s first professional fighter is gearing up for his second fight in December after a successful debut.

Date Published 29/10/2021

Judo: Medals for Rochdale brothers at North Yorkshire Judo Tournament

Rochdale siblings Andrew and Collin Perez won medals and podium positions at the North Yorkshire Judo Tournament in York on Saturday 23 October.
Andrew, 11, a pupil at Holy...

Date Published 27/10/2021


Boxing: Queensway ABC boxer takes victory in Lonsdale Box Cup

A young boxer from Queensway ABC has won his inaugural fight after a tough bout against a skilled fighter who represents the England team.

Date Published 27/10/2021

Gregg NcNally joins Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets is delighted to announce the signing of experienced full-back Gregg McNally for the 2022 Betfred League 1 campaign.
The 30-year-old joins the club following an...

Date Published 27/10/2021


Olympic boxer returns to Rochdale home club to inspire the next generation

Rochdale’s only Olympic boxing representative Kevin ‘The Demolition Man’ Taylor paid a rare visit to Hamer Amateur Boxing Club on Saturday 16 October.

Date Published 23/10/2021

Rugby league: England call-up for Victoria Molyneux and Paige Travis ahead of historic televised clash

Victoria Molyneux and Paige Travis, both of Rochdale, have been named as part of a 20-strong England Women squad to face France in the sport's first televised live fixture this...

Date Published 21/10/2021


Rochdale powerlifter wins bronze at International World Championships

A Rochdale powerlifter has brought home bronze from the International Powerlifting Federation World Championships in Sweden.

Date Published 21/10/2021

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 1 - 2 Timperley Ladies 4ths

After an unexpected break the previous weekend, Saturday 16 October saw Rochdale Ladies host Timperley 4ths at home.

Date Published 21/10/2021


Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club: annual Felucca Trophy

Hollingworth Lake saw close racing with 16 Merlin Rockets on the water competing for the annual Felucca Trophy over the weekend of 16 and 17 October.
Visitors came from Berwick...

Date Published 21/10/2021

Rochdale student’s Olympic ambition

England lacrosse player Troy Swanick, of Rochdale, is hoping to represent his country on the international stage now his chosen sport has become an Olympic event.

Date Published 19/10/2021


Boxing: Hamer fighters Mahbub Miah and Aeron Maddocks victorious at Crossacers

Hamer Amateur Boxing Club had another busy weekend when two of their boxers travelled to Crossacers Conservative Club in Wythenshawe, Manchester on Thursday 7 October to take up...

Date Published 18/10/2021

Rugby league: Calland bolsters squad with addition of Cian Tyrer and new contracts for Baker and Brearley

Rochdale Hornets is delighted to announce the signing of talented youngster Cian Tyrer.
Tyrer originally joined the club during the 2021 campaign on loan from Newcastle Thunder,...

Date Published 18/10/2021


Swindon 2 - 2 Rochdale

Rochdale ended a run of five straight defeats with a pulsating 2-2 draw on the road at in form Swindon on Saturday (16 October) but were ultimately left disappointed they didn't...

Date Published 17/10/2021

Hockey: Timperley Mens 4ths 7 - 0 Rochdale Mens 2nds

Rochdale travelled away to league leaders Timperley on Saturday 9 October for what proved to be a thrilling contest from both sides. The home team were coming into the game...

Date Published 15/10/2021


Judo: Rochdale Judo Club Juniors Championship 2021

Over 40 youngsters from the area gathered at Rochdale Judo Club for its annual Juniors Championship on Sunday 10 October.

Date Published 15/10/2021

Dale Supporters Trust AGM

The Dale Trust will be holding its Annual General Meeting next month.
The Trust AGM is planned for Saturday 13 November commencing at 11am in the Dale Bar at the Crown Oil Arena.

Date Published 15/10/2021


Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Martin Brennan, in his Solo, was on form on Sunday (10 October) winning the first and third races as he mastered the shifty north west winds.

Date Published 14/10/2021

Boxing: debuts for Scarlett Holden and Connor Middleton

Two 11-year-old boxers made their debuts for Hamer Amateur Boxing Club when they participated in a skills match at St John’s Boxing Club in Chorlton on Saturday 8 October.

Date Published 13/10/2021


Rugby union: Rochdale Junior Colts 50 - 14 Sefton Junior Colts (friendly)

With an official rest weekend for league fixtures, Rochdale had the opportunity to entertain Sefton, a team one league higher, in a friendly fixture on Sunday 10 October.

Date Published 13/10/2021

Rugby league: Former Rochdale Mayfield players named in England Knights squad

Former Mayfield players Matty Ashton and Matty Lees have been named in the England Knights 20-man squad for the match against Jamaica at Castleford on Friday 15 October).

Date Published 12/10/2021


British Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: clean sweep of gold medals for Perez trio

Three Rochdale siblings all landed gold at the Nova Grappling Youth Open competition in Croydon, London, on Sunday (10 October).

Date Published 11/10/2021

Rochdale 0 - 1 Crawley

Rochdale’s poor run of form continued as Kwesi Appiah scored the only goal to condemn Dale to their fifth straight defeat in all competitions. The Crawley striker slid in to turn...

Date Published 11/10/2021


Hockey: Rochdale Mens 2nds 1 - 3 Sale Mens 2nds

Rochdale entertained a Sale side on a rainy Saturday 2 October 2021 off the back of an underserving 5-1 loss away to Buxton, with high hopes to continue the impressive second half...

Date Published 08/10/2021

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 0 - 3 Bolton Ladies

Rochdale had their first home match of the season on Saturday 2 October, hosting Bolton Ladies 2nds. Any hopes of staying dry were dashed before the match even started, and it...

Date Published 08/10/2021


Rochdale AFC shareholders approve the issue of nearly 400k new shares

Rochdale AFC shareholders have voted in favour of the club issuing 400,000 new shares at an EGM on Wednesday (6 October).

Date Published 07/10/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Racing at Hollingworth Lake on Sunday 3 October was limited to a few who ventured out.
It was a wild wind during the first race and the three boats avoided capsizes, except for...

Date Published 07/10/2021


Rugby union: Rochdale Junior Colts 12 - 14 Morley Junior Colts (friendly)

With no league game and some good results of late, Rochdale invited Morley to Moorgate Avenue on Sunday 3 October. Morley play in a higher league in the Yorkshire setup and so...

Date Published 07/10/2021

Head coach Matt Calland signs new deal at Hornets

Rochdale Hornets has announced that head coach Matt Calland has signed a new deal to remain at the club for the 2022 campaign.

Date Published 07/10/2021


MMA: Tyler Derbyshire scoops silver and national squad place for Junior World Championships

Rochdale MMA fighter Tyler Derbyshire, 15, has been chosen for the England squad in next year’s IMMAF Junior World Championships after scooping a silver medal at the English...

Date Published 06/10/2021

Knockhill takes its toll - but Brown’s still leads British Rallycross category

Local rallycross driver Steve Brown endured a tough weekend in Scotland (24-25 September), managing only one podium spot in the BMW MINI double header at Knockhill Race Circuit.

Date Published 06/10/2021


Last putt win for Academy 1 in Castle Hawk Ryder Cup

Castle Hawk golf club’s Ryder Cup competition was keenly contested in an excellent spirit before being won by Academy 1, providing great excitement for the throngs of spectators...

Date Published 05/10/2021

Bradford 2 - 0 Rochdale

Bradford City maintained their unbeaten home form with a goal in each half to send Rochdale back over the Pennines pointless. Alex Gilliead reacted quickest after Joel Coleman...

Date Published 04/10/2021


Boxing: Hamer’s schoolboy champion Charlie Braddock defeated by Muhammad Safari

Fourteen-year-old ‘Champagne’ Charlie Braddock, of Hamer Amateur Boxing Club, ended the National Schoolboy contest as a semi-finalist after being defeated by Muhammad Safari, who...

Date Published 03/10/2021

Opening girls’ rugby league session a success

16 girls aged from 11-16 from Rochdale got involved with a Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation girls’-only rugby league session last weekend with special guests Victoria Molyneux...

Date Published 02/10/2021


Rochdale Golf Club makes history with cup victories

The last weekend of September marked a historic weekend for Rochdale Golf Club as it won both the Dunham Forest Trophy and the City Glass Men's Foursomes for the very first time -...

Date Published 01/10/2021

Boxing: Hamer's Austin Heneghan wins fight of night after victory over Tyree Holden

Hamer Amateur Boxing Club’s Austin ‘Powers’ Heneghan won fight of the night after a recent victory over Tyree Holden, of Accrington Lions.

Date Published 01/10/2021


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