Waterloo 31 Rochdale 51 The first round of the Papa John’s Trophy saw Dale drawn away to Waterloo a side they have not beaten in recent years. Both sides had regular players missing but Dale were able to give a first team debut to Gavin Bissell and welcome Matt Johnston back at fly half. The pitch was rock hard after …
Late try by Malton clinches the game
Malton & Norton 29 Rochdale 24 On a glorious spring day in North Yorkshire Dale fielded a much changed side with Callum Hill at fly half and Ben Kershaw in the centre, Dougie Poole back in the front row. Malton are mid table but safe and Dale having been crowned League Champions at the last home game against Bradford Salem …
Six Try Dale claim Silverware
Rochdale 36 Bradford Salem 17 On a special day for Rochdale a large crowd were on hand to see the League winner’s trophy handed to captain Josh Schofield at the end of a hard fought win over visitors Bradford Salem at Moorgate Avenue. It was also a very special day for veteran 3rd team player Gary Smith who played his …
Champagne Rugby – title within reach!
Pontefract 8 Rochdale 13 On a bright sunny day at Moor Lane Pontefract, Dale knew a win would all but secure the league title – in the meantime a hard fight would need to be won first against a strong Ponte side who took the points earlier in the season at Moorgate Ave. With Declan Connor back in the 2nd …
Dale secure top spot with a convincing win
ROCHDALE 36 DONCACSTER PHOENIX 20 On a fine Spring like day at Moorgate Avenue a big crowd saw the welcome return of Dale captain Josh Schofield but were missing Steve Collins after he was injured in a training ground incident. Jacob Jackson came into the 2nd row Harry Hayes returned and Emerson Lopez replaced Ethan Poole who dropped to the …
Dale lose to go up the table?
Wetherby 8 Rochdale 7Dale have had some great days this season but never one so bizarre as Saturdays trip to Grange Park Wetherby. After a dour struggle in the mud Dale ended the game with 13 players and having a match winning try disallowed, however with all the teams around them losing and Dale getting a losing bonus point they …
Dale still top after resounding win
GOOLE 24 ROCHDALE 50 Rochdale arrived at Westfield Banks home of Goole R.U.F.C. and welcomed back Emerson Lopes with Joe Horne at full back for Captain Josh Schofield all three subs were ex-colts again a salute to the Colts and Junior set up at Rochdale. A grey and drizzly day on the banks of the Humber with a heavy pitch …
Rochdale beat Scarborough fair and square
Rochdale 34 Scarborough 19 This was the meeting of the top 2 in the Regional North East 2 league with Rochdale holding top spot by 1 point prior to the kick-off, although a win for Scarborough would have seen them swap places with their hosts. In a first for the Rochdale club, all 18 players in the matchday squad were …
Seven Try Dale Secure Top Spot
Old Brodleans 31 Rochdale 50 On a chilly day at Hipperholme the game was introduced with an U9’s match between the two clubs played with lots of enthusiasm with Rochdale winning 11 tries to 8. The two teams contesting the main event were both made up of almost entirely home grown players a testament to both clubs attitude to the …
Dale beat weather to go top
Rochdale 47 Old Crossleyans 17 Several changes in the Rochdale line up with Ross Hartley coming in at hooker and a start for William Simmonds in the centre. The game kicked off at 2pm on the hill pitch as the normal 1st team pitch was frozen in parts. A good size crowd was on hand and Dale did not disappoint …