In order to provide clarity and to assist with immediate and longer term planning, the RFU is today announcing the end of the 2019/20 rugby season for all league, cup and county rugby in England. You can read the full RFU statement by clicking here.
The Covid-19 Problem
Rochdale RUFC members will be aware of the RFU statement of 16th March suspending all rugby activity due to the Covid 19 outbreak. Additionally, Government/Public Health England are advising that clubs, pubs and bars should be avoided. The RFU Statement: Following government advice the Rugby Football Union (RFU) will suspend all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community …
Dan Kelly – Flying the flag
Brought up in Greater Manchester, Dan Kelly first picked up an oval ball at Rochdale RUFC as an under six, playing a good amount of his rugby there before attending Kirkham Grammar for his sixth form education. See the full Talking Rugby Union article at: https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/dan-kelly-flying-the-flag-for-ireland-and-loughborough/25882.htm
Niamh-Ella James named in Lancashire squad
Following the Lancashire U15 Girls Trial at Preston Grasshoppers, we are delighted to report that Niamh-Ella James has been named in the Lancashire U15 Girls 19/20 County Programme training squad.
Dan Kelly: Rochdale U6 to 6 Nations
Dan Kelly, whose father plays at Rochdale, and who himself is a product of the Rochdale Minis & Juniors is enjoying new heights of success running out for Ireland U20’s at this years 6 Nations. Kelly came through Kirkham Grammar School and spent time in the Sale Sharks academy. The fact that he is still U19 ensures there is plenty of …
Rochdale Riding High
We’re well into the 3rd month of the season and delighted to report that currently all of our 3 senior teams are sitting at the top of their respective leagues! Still a long way to go, but heartening that all the hard work and pre-season foundation training is paying dividends. Bolton, Chester and Heaton Moor await the teams this weekend, …