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Rochdale Hornets will play Hunslet in the play offs this weekend

Hornets at home to Hunslet in play offs on Sunday

Rochdale Hornets’ qualifying play off game against Hunslet takes place at the Crown Oil Arena this Sunday 15 September.

Date Published 13/09/2024

Mayfield to host York Acorn in the first round of the play offs this weekend

It's down to the serious business now as the National Conference League Premier Division play offs begin this weekend. After finishing third in the table Mayfield have earned...

Date Published 13/09/2024

Rochdale 3 - 1 Maidenhead

Dale made it four consecutive wins with a 3-1 win over Maidenhead United on Tuesday 10 September.

Date Published 13/09/2024

Rochdale AFC Ladies to call Hive home

Rochdale AFC ladies have reached an agreement with Rochdale Hornets which will see the Hive at Balderstone become a home venue for the club for the upcoming season.

Date Published 11/09/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield 15 - 14 West Bowling

Mayfield have got used to the phrase "backs to the wall" and it was the same story on Saturday 7 September as Sam Butterworth and Steve Wood sat down to sort the team for this...

Date Published 11/09/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Mayfield, as seems to be the norm over recent weeks, were under the cosh before they even took to the field on Humberside last week. Once again Sam Butterworth and Steve Wood had...

Date Published 06/09/2024

Rochdale Hornets 32 - 18 Keighley Cougars

Rochdale Hornets produced their best performance of the season as they powered past Keighley Cougars on Sunday (1 September) to secure third place in the League One table and a...

Date Published 04/09/2024

Rochdale 3 - 0 Woking

Two goals from Kairo Mitchell and an Aaron Henry stunner sealed all three points for Dale on Saturday 31 August at home to Woking.

Date Published 04/09/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Mayfield's injury problems got worse this week as more and more players knocked on the physio's door. Not the best preparation for one of the toughest games of any season, West...

Date Published 30/08/2024

Rochdale 0 - 0 Forest Green Rovers

Dale were left frustrated as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Forest Green on Saturday 24 August.
Despite a largely dominant performance, Dale were unable to break down a...

Date Published 26/08/2024

Local boy shines at major U.S. inline hockey tournament

A young athlete from Heywood has returned home after representing the United Kingdom at the largest inline hockey tournament in the United States.
Jack Morton, a 12-year-old...

Date Published 24/08/2024

Rugby league: York Acorn 14 - 20 Mayfield

Mayfield made it five wins on the bounce as they returned from York with the two points on Saturday 17 August. With York Acorn fighting to make the play offs this was always going...

Date Published 23/08/2024

Rochdale 1 - 1 Dagenham & Redbridge

Dale were frustrated but remain unbeaten, as they were held at home to Dagenham & Redbridge at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday 17 August.

Date Published 20/08/2024

Britannia Metals becomes a shareholder in Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets has announced that local firm Britannia Metals Ltd has purchased shares in the club, meaning the company now owns a 10% shareholding.

Date Published 16/08/2024

Football club celebrates three decades with prestigious award

Wardleworth Football Club was celebrated by the Rochdale and Bury Sunday League committee as the oldest-serving team in the league's history. Marking an impressive 30 years of...

Date Published 16/08/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Kells are the visitors to the Mayfield Sports Centre this weekend for their NCL Premier Division round 19 clash.

Date Published 09/08/2024

Rugby league: Egremont 10 - 70 Mayfield

Mayfield made the trip over to Whitehaven on Saturday 3 August knowing they were under the cosh. Once again Mayfield were fielding six players who were still eligible for the...

Date Published 08/08/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

After last week's win at Heworth and a shock defeat for Hunslet at struggling West Bowling, Mayfield climbed to third in the NCL Premier Division. This weekend sees them on the...

Date Published 02/08/2024

Rugby league: Heworth 16 - 28 Mayfield

In a hard fought game at York on Saturday 27 July, Mayfield showed their the strength of their squad as they ran out winners against Heworth.

Date Published 01/08/2024

Rochdale 2 -1 Carlisle

An impressive performance from Dale secured a 2-1 pre-season win over League Two side Carlisle United at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday.

Date Published 01/08/2024

Jake Burger signs two year contract with Dale

Midfielder Jake Burger has joined Rochdale Football Club on a permanent transfer from Luton Town and has penned an initial two-year deal.

Date Published 31/07/2024

Defying diabetes: Muhammad Ali's road to boxing glory

A 30-year-old boxer from Rochdale has clinched a stunning victory, overcoming both his opponent and the hurdles of type one diabetes.

Date Published 28/07/2024

Rochdale underwater hockey players to compete for Great Britain in world championships

Two teenagers Rochdale Underwater Hockey Club have been selected to play for Great Britain in the World Championships being held in Malaysia. The team flew out on 14 July for...

Date Published 27/07/2024

Head coach Jimmy McNulty signs new three-year deal with Rochdale AFC

Dale's head coach, Jimmy McNulty has signed a new three-year contract with the club which takes his contract up until at least the summer of 2027.

Date Published 26/07/2024

Ruby league: Mayfield 29 - 6 Wath Brow

From the outset this result never looked in doubt as Mayfield outclassed their Cumbrian opponents in their NCL Premier Division clash on Saturday 20 July.

Date Published 24/07/2024

Talented teen clinches Gold at IBJJF Orange County Summer Open

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 13-year-old Andrew Perez secured the gold medal at the IBJJF Orange County Summer Open, held at California State University on...

Date Published 22/07/2024

Mayfield preview

It's fourth placed Mayfield versus fifth placed Wath Brow at the Mayfield Sports Centre this weekend (20 July) and once again this should be a belter. The Cumbrians are six points...

Date Published 19/07/2024

Rochdale Hornets launches new community hub with free events

Rochdale Hornets has announced details of the official grand opening of the club’s new Balderstone Park community facility on Saturday 27 July.

Date Published 18/07/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Mayfield's NCL team has no game this week but there is still a big game on as the NWML side travel to Wigan to face Bank Quay Bulls in the NWML Trophy final.

Date Published 12/07/2024

Rochdale underwater hockey team competes in national championships

Fifteen players from the Rochdale Underwater Hockey Club travelled to Plymouth to take part in the junior national championships. The club had teams taking part in the Under 11’s...

Date Published 12/07/2024

Rugby league: Hunslet 40 - 18 Mayfield

Mayfield were far from their best at Hunslet last weekend (Saturday 6 July) and the opposition sensed this from the off. With less than twenty minutes on the clock Hunslet were...

Date Published 11/07/2024

DOJO instructor and sensei Irfan Ansari achieves black belt 8th Dan

Sensei Irfan Ansari, the head instructor at The DOJO Karate Centre, has been awarded the prestigious black belt 8th Dan.

Date Published 08/07/2024

Rochdale AFC Community Trust’s Hope Football team shines at Refugee World Cup

Rochdale AFC Community Trust’s Hope Football team is celebrating after being invited to play at the Refugee World Cup.
The community football team, a mixed adult team for anyone...

Date Published 05/07/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield 32 - 18 Thatto Heath

With four changes including two debuts, Mayfield's challenge for a top three spot continued last week as they entertained Thatto Heath on Saturday 29 June. Just like the previous...

Date Published 04/07/2024

Rochdale Hornets head coach Gary Thornton signs new contract

Rochdale Hornets head coach Gary Thornton has agreed a new deal which will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2025 season.

Date Published 03/07/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Thatto Heath are Mayfield's opponents this weekend as they visit Mayfield Sports Centre for their NCL Premier Division clash. Mayfield go into this one riding high despite last...

Date Published 28/06/2024

Local boxing champ is third best in country

North West regional boxing champion Harrison Wright came third in the National School’s Championships and he can’t wait to be back in the ring.
Harrison, who attends Whitworth...

Date Published 28/06/2024

Rugby league: Siddal 30 - 22 Mayfield

Mayfield travelled with a strong squad on Saturday to face Siddal and a great game was in the offing. Jordan Parr took the kick off to start the game and a wicked bounce caught...

Date Published 25/06/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield 52 - 6 Lock Lane

In pouring rain, Mayfield put in a great performance against bottom club Castleford Lock Lane, at the Mayfield Sports Centre on Saturday (15 June).

Date Published 21/06/2024

Dale defender George Nevett signs for Peterborough

League One Peterborough United have signed Rochdale AFC’s 18-year-old central defender George Nevett on a four-year contract.

Date Published 19/06/2024

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

On Saturday 8 June, four girls from Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club went to Winsford Flas Sailing Club for another round of the RYA North West Junior Travellers Series.

Date Published 14/06/2024

Hornets' new hive: Rochdale club moves to Million Pavilion

Rochdale Hornets are buzzing with excitement as they officially become tenants at Million Pavilion, a cutting-edge community hub. Located in Balderstone Park, this new facility...

Date Published 13/06/2024

Daniel Spencer-Tonks signs for Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets have signed talented Swinton Lions forward Daniel Spencer-Tonks on a deal until the end of the season, with the option of a further year.

Date Published 13/06/2024

New 'Tryz on Tour' sessions boost participation in Mayfield's inclusive rugby programme

Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC has created new engaging new sessions visiting service providers and organisations, as part of a drive to deliver sessions in familiar surroundings.

Date Published 13/06/2024

Coach "overjoyed" by under 13s football success

The head coach of an under 13s football team has spoken of his pride after his team won every single one of their games this season, doing the league and cup double.

Date Published 12/06/2024

Ian Henderson signs new deal with Rochdale AFC

Dale's all-time leading goal scorer, Ian Henderson, has signed a new one-year contract which will take him into his tenth full season at the Crown Oil Arena.

Date Published 11/06/2024

Rochdale AFC signs Tarryn Allarakhia on a two year deal

Rochdale Football Club has announced the signing of Tarryn Allarakhia from Wealdstone on a two-year contract.
The 26-year-old, who featured in a number of attacking positions for...

Date Published 10/06/2024

Outstanding 92 medals for The Dojo competition squad

Members of the Dojo Karate Club have been making moves in the Midland Open Martial Arts Competition.
The team came out on top with an impressive 92 medals, including 32 golds, 33...

Date Published 10/06/2024

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

There was close racing at the Lake on a sunny Sunday afternoon (2 June). A light and somewhat fickle wind provided opportunities to gain or lose places on the race track, so...

Date Published 08/06/2024

Former Mayfield players in Warrington's Challenge Cup final squad

At local club Rochdale Mayfield there is a real buzz and sense of anticipation about the Challenge Cup final this weekend because there are two former Mayfield lads in the...

Date Published 07/06/2024

Rugby league: West Bowling 24 - 30 Mayfield

Mayfield were expected to steamroller second bottom club West Bowling in their game on Saturday 1 June. They travelled to Bradford with a strong team; Ben Metcalfe, Zac Baker and...

Date Published 06/06/2024

Finlay Armstrong signs two year deal with Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC has signed former loanee Finlay Armstrong on a two-year deal following the expiration of his contract at Fleetwood Town.

Date Published 06/06/2024

Rochdale Mayfield and Heywood schools host first tag rugby festival of the year

As part of the club's successful Building the Future programmes, Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC has recently provided 80 children from six Heywood primary schools an opportunity to...

Date Published 06/06/2024

Adebayo-Rowling signs one year contract with Rochdale AFC

Defender Tobi Adebayo-Rowling has joined Rochdale AFC on a one-year deal.

Date Published 05/06/2024

Rochdale AFC fans meet new directors following Ogden family investment

A packed room of supporters in the Ratcliffe Bar at the Crown Oil Arena took the opportunity on Monday night (3 June) to meet the three new members of the board of directors of...

Date Published 04/06/2024

Rochdale AFC makes first summer signing

Rochdale AFC has signed winger Connor McBride on a two-year-deal following the expiration of his contract at Gateshead.

Date Published 04/06/2024

Tour of Britain women’s race to pass through Rochdale on Sunday

The final stage of the 2024 Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race will take place in Greater Manchester on Sunday 9 June.

Date Published 04/06/2024

Success for Rochdale Squash Club at the North West Counties Squash League finals

Rochdale Squash Club celebrated its success at the North West Counties Squash League finals at the National Squash Centre on Sunday 19 May.
The men's first team won the third...

Date Published 03/06/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Mayfield are back in NCL Premier Division action on Saturday (1 June) as they travel to Bradford to face West Bowling.

Date Published 31/05/2024

Rugby league: Mirfield 0 - 60 Mayfield

Mayfield faced a spirited Mirfield side last week in the BARLA National Cup. Mayfield are several tiers above Mirfield and this game showed why, they dominated from start to...

Date Published 29/05/2024

Rochdale AFC Community Trust honoured at awards ceremony

Rochdale AFC Community Trust is celebrating its second national award win, after picking up the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award (non-Premier League) at a glittering awards...

Date Published 28/05/2024

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