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Sandro took part in the first round of the Junior Kart Championships

Sandro gets back on track with a winning streak

A 14-year-old racing driver from Rochdale has kicked off his 2021 racing season with some strong performances, securing silverware and fastest lap times in his opening races.

Date Published 15/05/2021

Wales rugby star visits Middleton Technology School

A world class rugby league player visited a Middleton school last week to share his tips and tricks on becoming a professional athlete.

Date Published 16/05/2021

Rugby Union: Rochdale RUFC U16s 15 – 12 Blackburn RUFC U16s

After a comfortable win the previous week against Sedgley Park, Rochdale welcomed Blackburn to Moorgate avenue. The new rules favour teams with strong dynamic backs and so...

Date Published 14/05/2021

Rugby league: Rochdale Hornets Ladies 14 - 54 Warrington Wolves Reds Ladies

It had been a long 420 days since our last game, which ironically was also against Warrington Wolves Reds.
Since that time, the country has been in two national lockdowns and...

Date Published 14/05/2021

Rugby league: Rochdale Hornets 40 - 16 West Wales Raiders

Rochdale Hornets' captain Sean Penkywicz was the star of the show as he scored four tries in Hornets' victory over West Wales Raiders on the opening day of the 2021 Betfred League...

Date Published 13/05/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

There was a great breeze at the Lake on Sunday 9 May giving some exciting racing and close overall results. The westerly wind had some strong gusts which, with spinnaker hoisted,...

Date Published 10/05/2021

Football: MK Dons 0 - 3 Rochdale

Rochdale left League One with a flourish after a last day victory over mid table MK Dons at Stadium:MK. Dale's victory, coupled with results elsewhere, meant Brian Barry-Murphy’s...

Date Published 09/05/2021

Rugby Union: Sedgley Park U16s 5 - 22 Rochdale RUFC U16s

What was that... laughter, chit chat, horseplay, interaction? Oh yes! Rugby is back, although in a modified version - no scrums or mauls. Never mind, after zero competitive action...

Date Published 05/05/2021

Hockey: Glossop Ladies v Rochdale Ladies (friendly)

This weekend Rochdale were away to play Glossop Ladies 1sts for a second friendly of the season. The weather wasn't quite as sunny as for the previous match, but it just about...

Date Published 04/05/2021

Veterans’ football clash to raise money for Springhill Hospice

A charity football match between Rochdale AFC Military Veterans and their Oldham Athletic counterparts will take place at the Mayfield Sports Centre on Saturday 5 June (3pm kick...

Date Published 04/05/2021

Hornets’ holiday sports camp hailed 'great success'

Rochdale Hornets’ holiday sports camps at Mayfield Sports Centre have been hailed a great success after around 70 local youngsters took park in activities over the Easter school...

Date Published 02/05/2021

Football: Defeat against Doncaster sees Dale relegated

Rochdale’s seven year stay in League One came to an end on Saturday with a 2-1 home defeat to Doncaster. Dale needed to at least draw to have any hope of taking the relegation...

Date Published 02/05/2021

Matty Street named ‘driver of the day’ in opening race weekend

Rochdale racing driver Matty Street is celebrating after an amazing start to the season, where he was named ‘Driver of the Day’ in his opening race.

Date Published 30/04/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

There was a sharp contrast for sailors at the lake on Sunday (25 April) from the previous week. The breeze was coming from the south east quite strongly at times, enough to...

Date Published 28/04/2021

Football: AFC Wimbledon 3 - 3 Rochdale

AFC Wimbledon scored a dramatic 97th minute equaliser on Tuesday 27 April to deny Rochdale a crucial three points in their quest for League One survival. Joe Pigott made amends...

Date Published 28/04/2021

Former Rochdale Mayfield player Matty Ashton named in England Knights squad

Former Rochdale Mayfield player Matty Ashton has been named as one of 27 England Knights players to prepare for international competition in 2021 and beyond.

Date Published 27/04/2021

Football: Crewe Alexandra 1 - 1 Rochdale

Matty Done scored a 97th minute equaliser on Saturday (24 April) to keep Rochdale’s hopes of avoiding the drop alive. Done clipped the ball over Will Jaaskelainen after latching...

Date Published 25/04/2021

Rochdale Mayfield U15s put through paces with FloatFit

In preparation for the upcoming season, Rochdale Mayfield Rugby League under 15s completed a 'float fit' session at Castleton Health and Leisure Centre last week (Thursday 15...

Date Published 22/04/2021

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

The lake looked glassy as sailors arrived on Sunday (18 April 2021) and a dozen boats set out to try and race in what should have been a light westerly airstream. Alas, a slight...

Date Published 22/04/2021

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies v Didsbury Northern Ladies (friendly)

Rochdale hosted Didsbury Northern Ladies 5s for a friendly match on Saturday 17 April, and both teams were looking forward to it, especially after missing so much hockey.

Date Published 21/04/2021

Centre Circle kicks off

Rochdale AFC Community Trust and HMR Circle have joined forces to launch an expanded programme of activities for over 50s in the borough.

Date Published 21/04/2021

Football: Rochdale 1 - 0 Blackpool

Rochdale made it three home wins in a row on Tuesday evening (20 April) as they kept alive their hopes of avoiding relegation to League Two with a deserved 1-0 win over play-off...

Date Published 21/04/2021

England to face Fiji in World Cup warm-up at Crown Oil Arena

Rochdale Hornets will host a friendly between England and Fiji at the Crown Oil Arena in October as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations.

The club was officially formed...

Date Published 20/04/2021

Joe Howard is one of motorbike racing's most talented riders and will be one of the youngest in this year's Thundersport 600 Elite class

A teenager who started motorbike racing after his father’s death has become one of the sport’s most talented young riders.

Date Published 20/04/2021

Football: Rochdale 3 - 1 Accrington

Rochdale gave themselves a lifeline in their battle against relegation with a 3-1 win against Accrington Stanley at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday (17 April). After getting their...

Date Published 18/04/2021

Matty gears up to get back on track with Team BRIT

A racing driver from Rochdale is preparing for the first race of the season with an all-disabled racing team, as Covid restrictions ease and allow them to get back on track.

Date Published 17/04/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

A couple of inches of snow in the morning did not deter sailors from racing at the lake on Sunday 11 April. There was another great turnout for those keen to be on the water. But...

Date Published 15/04/2021

Hornets sign Ryan Forshaw

Ryan Forshaw has become the latest player signed to Rochdale Hornets.
The half-back came through the ranks at Super League outfit Wigan Warriors, having most recently featured in...

Date Published 14/04/2021

Football: Rochdale 2 - 1 Swindon

Rochdale earned only their second home win of the season, and a first since October, with a 2-1 win over relegation rivals Swindon Town at the Crown Oil Arena on Tuesday evening...

Date Published 14/04/2021

Altman and Marcelli step back from involvement in Rochdale AFC due to ‘unresolved internal issues’

Rochdale AFC shareholders Dan Altman and Emre Marcelli have stepped back from their involvement in the football club as a result of what they refer to as “serious internal issues”...

Date Published 13/04/2021

Football: Fleetwood 1 - 0 Rochdale

Rochdale’s relegation worries increased with defeat at Fleetwood in what was a lacklustre performance from Brian Barry-Murphy’s side. Eoghan O’Connell’s own goal early in the...

Date Published 11/04/2021

Virtual ‘soccer schools’ to be delivered over Easter hols

Virtual ‘soccer schools’ will be delivered to over 2,000 children in the borough over the Easter school holidays.
Rochdale AFC Community Trust has partnered with Link4Life,...

Date Published 08/04/2021

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

With the easing of restrictions on 29 March meaning sailing could now resume, sailors were keen to get racing on Hollingworth Lake again. Some had been on the water during the...

Date Published 08/04/2021

Football: Rochdale 0 - 0 Ipswich

Rochdale and Ipswich had to settle for a point apiece in a dour contest on Easter Monday (5 April 2021) with neither side registering a shot on target.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Football: Portsmouth 2 - 1 Rochdale

Rochdale remain rooted to the bottom of Sky Bet League One after defeat on the road at play-off chasing Portsmouth on Good Friday. An early mistake from Gavin Bazunu saw the home...

Date Published 03/04/2021

Russell Homes sponsor Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation

Award-winning house builder Russell Homes has extended its existing partnership with the Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation for an additional two years.

Date Published 02/04/2021

Former Rochdale AFC chairman Chris Dunphy has declared interest in returning to the club

Former Rochdale AFC chairman Chris Dunphy has declared an interest in returning to the club as chairman and is hoping to get the support of enough shareholders to call an...

Date Published 01/04/2021

Rochdale RUFC asks for public support ahead of centenary year with launch of recovery fund

Rochdale Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) has launched a crowdfunding page to help the club bounce back from the effects of Covid-19.

Date Published 30/03/2021

Rochdale Hornets season tickets go on sale

Season tickets to watch Rochdale Hornets in 2021 are now on sale.
Fans can purchase a season pass which will allow them entry to all of the Betfred League 1 games played after 17...

Date Published 29/03/2021

Desmond and Springy buddy up

Rochdale AFC’s mascot, Desmond the Dragon, recently met up with Springhill Hospice's Springy the Frog to celebrate Rochdale AFC Community Trust becoming the latest members of the...

Date Published 27/03/2021

Lewis Galbraith signs for Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets have today (Friday 26 March) announced the signing of Lewis Galbraith from Championship club Batley for an undisclosed fee.

Date Published 26/03/2021

Local teen to make his debut in elite racing championship this year

A 16-year-old local teen will debut his motorbike talents as he takes to his first ever racing championship later this year.

Date Published 24/03/2021

Football: Rochdale 3 - 3 Peterborough

Rochdale came back from 2-0 down on Saturday (20 March) with three second half goals, but were denied three points against Peterborough when the visitors scored a penalty in the...

Date Published 21/03/2021

Keith Hicks retires after 33 years of service at Rochdale AFC

After 33 years of service to Rochdale Football Club, Rochdale AFC Community Trust manager Keith Hicks has retired from his role.

Date Published 19/03/2021

Icon Sports appointed official supplier to Rochdale AFC Community Trust

Rochdale-based Icon Sports has been appointed the official football supplier to all of Rochdale AFC Community Trust's teams and programmes for the 2021/22 season.

Date Published 16/03/2021

Football: Lincoln 1 - 2 Rochdale

Rochdale AFC moved off the bottom of Sky Bet League One with a deserved, if not unexpected, victory at high flying Lincoln City on Saturday (13 March). A dominant display from...

Date Published 14/03/2021

Revival of one of rugby league's longest sponsorships as British Millerain agrees sponsorship deal with Rochdale Hornets

One of the longest-running sponsorships in rugby league history has been revived as locally-based outdoor textile manufacturer British Millerain will once again sponsor Rochdale...

Date Published 12/03/2021

Virtual fans' forum reveals Rochdale manager Brian Barry-Murphy has another year on his contract

Football fans were left confused after it emerged during Wednesday’s virtual fans' forum (11 March) that Rochdale AFC manager Brian Barry-Murphy’s contract will last until May...

Date Published 12/03/2021

Football: Rochdale 0 - 2 Shrewsbury

Rochdale’s relegation worries deepened with their fourth straight defeat on Tuesday night (9 March) which leaves them marooned at the bottom of Sky Bet League One, five points...

Date Published 10/03/2021

Football: Sunderland 2 - 0 Rochdale

Rochdale sank to the bottom of Sky Bet League One after their third 2-0 defeat on the bounce, at promotion hopefuls Sunderland. Defeat for Brian Barry-Murphy’s side sees their...

Date Published 08/03/2021

Bluebird Care announced as new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies

On International Women’s Day, Rochdale AFC Community Trust has announced that Bluebird Care Rochdale will be the new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies.

Date Published 08/03/2021

Former Rochdale Hornets hooker Peter Clarke dies

Former Hornets player Peter Clarke has sadly died at the age of 75.

Date Published 03/03/2021

Football: Hull City 2 - 0 Rochdale

Dale's defeat by Hull City on Tuesday 2 March saw them drop into the relegation places in League One. Rochdale lost the game 2-0 thanks to Malik Wilks’ 19th goal of the season and...

Date Published 03/03/2021

Dan Altman and Emre Marcelli will now not be joining Rochdale AFC board of directors

Rochdale AFC shareholders Dan Altman and Emre Marcelli have announced they will now not be joining the board of directors of the club.

Date Published 02/03/2021

Lacrosse: Rochdale's Daniel Madeley is face of the sport in promotional video for forthcoming World Championships

Rochdale Lacrosse’s Daniel Madeley is the face of English Lacrosse in a promotional video for the World Championships.

Date Published 01/03/2021

Football: Rochdale 0 - 2 Burton

Rochdale’s relegation worries increased after Saturday's defeat to Burton Albion, who had started the day bottom of the league. Rochdale’s woes were compounded by the sending off...

Date Published 01/03/2021

Abraham Odoh joins Rochdale

Abraham Odoh has signed to Rochdale AFC until the summer of 2022.
Forward Odoh has been training with Dale for over a month and has featured as a trialist in the Integration...

Date Published 01/03/2021

Rochdale AFC's new directors taking part in forthcoming virtual fans' forum

Rochdale AFC’s new directors will be taking part in the forthcoming virtual fans’ forum next month.

Date Published 25/02/2021

Andrew Kelly named interim chair of Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC director Andrew Kelly has been named as the interim chair of the club, following the resignation of Andrew Kilpatrick last week.

Date Published 24/02/2021

Dale distributes care packs to community warehouse

Rochdale AFC players Jimmy Ryan, Kwadwo Baah and Matty Done, kitman Jack Northover and Community Trust Manager Siobhan McElhinney have delivered 50 care packs to the Community...

Date Published 24/02/2021

Football: Northampton 0 - 0 Rochdale

Struggling Rochdale and Northampton played out a dour 0-0 in difficult conditions at the PTS Academy Stadium on Tuesday night. A strong wind and a firm, bobbly pitch made flowing...

Date Published 24/02/2021

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