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Rugby League: Hornets Women's Team receive Sport England Funding

The Hornets Foundation are proud to announce that we have received a substantial amount of funding from Sport England, which we will use to help fund the growth of Women’s Rugby League in Rochdale.

Date Published 20/02/2019


Heywood Sports Village to host Swimathon

Heywood Sports Village are to host a Swimathon in aid of Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie and residents in the borough of Rochdale are encouraged to sign up to the world’s...

Date Published 20/02/2019

Rugby Union: Aldwinians U11s 4 - 11 Rochdale U11s

From kick off Rochdale quickly learnt of Aldwinians secret weapon, a very powerful well-built runner called Bobby. A few exchanges of play followed with Rochdale piling on the...

Date Published 20/02/2019


Football: Rochdale 3 - 4 Wimbledon

Rochdale’s relegation worries deepened after a penalty awarded deep into stoppage time saw them lose out in a seven-goal thriller to bottom side Wimbledon on Tuesday night (19...

Date Published 20/02/2019

Rugby Union: Wirral 14 - 29 Littleborough U15 boys

Littleborough Under 15 boys put pay to the past as they engineered a fantastic 29-14 victory away at Cheshire side Wirral.

Date Published 19/02/2019


Rugby Union: Colne & Nelson 10 - 30 Littleborough Pink Warriors

Debut tries for Georgia Turner and Hannah Mills ensured Littleborough Pink Warriors' terrific run in 2019 continued with a 30-10 win over Colne & Nelson.

Date Published 19/02/2019

Boxing: Queensway ABC boxer wins first bout with TKO

It was a huge night for Queensway ABC boxer Hasaam Ahmad on Wednesday 13 February, after many months of dedicated training and conditioning the time had come for Hasaam to make...

Date Published 19/02/2019


Rugby Union: Littleborough Ladies U18s 64 - 17 Old Crossleyans

Littleborough Under 18s Ladies soared to dizzy heights with an emphatic 64-17 victory over Old Crossleyans.

Date Published 19/02/2019

Hockey: Rochdale Men’s Seconds 6 - 1 Golborne Men’s Seconds

Rochdale men’s second team took on Golborne at Oulder Hill on Saturday 16 February 2019. Looking to put last week's blip behind them, Rochdale came back stronger this week, with a...

Date Published 19/02/2019


Rugby League: Toulouse Olympique 42 - 12 Rochdale Hornets

It was a frustrating afternoon at Stade Ernest Argeles for Carl Forster and his young squad that travelled to South West France for a round four Championship clash with Toulouse...

Date Published 18/02/2019

Football: Rochdale AFC Youth Team 2-2 Carlisle United

The Rochdale AFC Youth Team were forced to settle for a point in a 2-2 draw with Carlisle United on Saturday 16 February.

Date Published 18/02/2019


Whitworth footballers hope to land place in national final

Footballers at Whitworth Community High School are just one match away from a national final.

Date Published 18/02/2019

Rugby Union: Bowdon 22 - 20 Rochdale

On a bright sunny afternoon in Cheshire, Rochdale were looking to do the double over promotion contenders Bowdon and challenge for second place in the league.

Date Published 18/02/2019


Football: Andy Lonergan emergency loan deal renewed

Goalkeeper Andy Lonergan's stay at Rochdale Football Club has been extended.

Date Published 14/02/2019

Skiing: Daisi Daniels secures top 30 position at Youth Olympics

Local skiing champion Daisi Daniels finished in the top 30 in the slalom race at the 2019 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival in Sarajevo on Monday (11 February).

Date Published 14/02/2019


Football: Matty Gillam joins Cork City on loan

Rochdale AFC's Matty Gillam has joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Cork City on loan until July.

Date Published 14/02/2019

Rugby Union: Rochdale U14s 19 - 17 Littleborough U14s

The final round of the u14s Lancashire Junior Cup saw Rochdale playing local rivals Littleborough for the third time this season. Having been on the wrong end of two defeats,...

Date Published 14/02/2019


Football: Rochdale AFC celebrates the success of its academy

Last week saw the English Football League (EFL) celebrate Youth Development Week, highlighting the work of EFL Clubs in promoting young, home-grown players.

Date Published 14/02/2019

Boxing: Hamer boxer wins in Doncaster

11-year-old Ben Braddock, from Hamer Boxing Club, travelled to Parklands Social Club, Doncaster to meet Kian Hamilton of Doncaster Plant Boxing Club on Saturday, 9 February.

Date Published 14/02/2019


Springhill Hospice gets backing from local boxer Muhammad Ali

Local boxer, Muhammad Ali, has named Springhill Hospice as one of his chosen charities to support at his future boxing matches.

Date Published 13/02/2019

Rugby Union: New balcony opened and commemorated

The opening and commemoration of the new outside balcony extension took place at Rochdale Rugby Union Club on Saturday 9 February.

Date Published 12/02/2019


Rugby Union: Rochdale & Oldham Barbarians U15s v Leigh U15s

An entertaining, competitive and enjoyable match between Leigh U15s girls and a combined Rochdale and Oldham U15s girls team, played at Rochdale on Sunday 10 February 2019,...

Date Published 12/02/2019

Football: Fabio Tavares nominated for LFE Goal of the Month competition

Fabio Tavares' goal for Rochdale's Youth Team against Wrexham has been listed as a contender for the League Football Education’s Goal of the Month competition.

Date Published 12/02/2019


Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 7 - 2 Stockport Bramhall Ladies

After being snowed off last weekend Rochdale were looking to continue the excellent form they had produced during the second half of the season. Their opposition this weekend was...

Date Published 12/02/2019

Hockey: Northern Men’s Firsts 5 - 1 Rochdale Men’s Seconds

Rochdale Men’s Seconds took on Northern Men’s Firsts away on Saturday (9 February) and hopes were high going into the match that a win would put Rochdale at least second in the...

Date Published 12/02/2019


Rugby Union: Rochdale 55 - 7 Hoylake

After a disappointing performance at Liverpool last week Rochdale bounced back with a thrashing of bottom placed club Hoylake.

Date Published 12/02/2019

PieDale Cup: Rochdale Sports Club v Wigan Sports Club

This weekend Rochdale Sports Club hosted Wigan Sports Club in the first annual PieDale Cup. The event loosely follows the format of the famous Ryder Cup, but comprises a team of...

Date Published 11/02/2019


Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets 6 - 58 Toronto Wolfpack

After last week's game against Dewsbury Rams was called off due to the weather, Hornets were looking to get their 2019 season off to a good start.

Date Published 11/02/2019

Football: Rochdale 0 - 1 Coventry

Coventry City earned a first ever win at Spotland after Jordy Hiwula’s second half goal saw Mark Robins’ Sky Blues to maximum points in a tight, scrappy game. The former...

Date Published 11/02/2019


Rugby League: Thornhill 20 - 30 Mayfield

Mayfield put in a performance of sheer hard work and determination on Saturday to beat a much-fancied Thornhill Trojan team on their own ground.

Date Published 11/02/2019

Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets vs Toronto Wolfpack match preview

Rochdale Hornets will kick off their Betfred Championship campaign at 3.00pm, at the Crown Oil Arena today, Sunday 10 February, when they play host to Toronto Wolfpack.

The...

Date Published 10/02/2019


Boxing: Hamer’s Monir Miah named as North West Champion

17-year-old Monir ‘Real Money’ Miah of Hamer Amateur Boxing Club has been named as the new North West Champion after defeating Accrington Lions ABC’s Max Curtis at the regional...

Date Published 08/02/2019

Cricket: new era at Thornham as ‘Mickers’ becomes chairman

Thornham Cricket Club’s Andrew 'Mickers' Micklethwaite has replaced William Doyle as chairman of the club, who has stepped down from the committee due to work commitments, marking...

Date Published 07/02/2019


Football: Andy Lonergan joins Rochdale on emergency loan deal

Experienced goalkeeper Andy Lonergan has signed to Rochdale AFC on an emergency seven-day loan.

Date Published 07/02/2019

Plan to save Marland Golf Course rejected by Rochdale Borough Council

A plan to save Marland Golf Course has been rejected by Rochdale Borough Council due to it not being viable, Rochdale Online can reveal.

Date Published 07/02/2019


Rugby League: Mayfield Preview

Mayfield have a massive game on Saturday, as they take a trip over the Pennines to Dewsbury to face fellow NCL premier division side Thornhill Trojans in their Coral Challenge Cup...

Date Published 07/02/2019

Rugby Union: Sophie Cox coaches introductory women’s session

Wet, cold and muddy conditions did not deter 30 girls aged 13 to 18, and their coaches, from turning up for a coaching and training session delivered by double judo Olympian and...

Date Published 07/02/2019


Sailing: Training weekend for British Blind Sailing

Over the last weekend in January, Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club hosted a training weekend for British Blind Sailing.

Date Published 06/02/2019

Marland Golf Course to close from April

Marland Golf Course will close from April 2019, as current operator Link4Life has said the running of the course is “no longer viable” for the charity.

Date Published 06/02/2019


Rallying: Brown makes full-time British Rallycross switch in 2019

Nissan Micra Kit-Car driver Steve Brown will swap the stages for the circuits in 2019, as he embarks on a season in the Toyo Tyres British Rallycross Championship behind the wheel...

Date Published 06/02/2019

Judo: Izzy Haigh wins silver at West Yorkshire Judo Championships

Izzy Haigh, of Judo Jackson, took second place in the West Yorkshire Judo Championships on Sunday 3 February.

Date Published 06/02/2019


Football: Joe Thompson announces retirement

Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has today (Tuesday 5 February) announced his retirement from football.

Date Published 05/02/2019

Cricket: Thornham Cricket Club sign South African duo

Thornham Cricket Club in Castleton has signed South African players Bradley Carolus and Tian Van Heerden for the 2019 season.

Date Published 05/02/2019


Swimming: Aquabears reach Lancashire County Championships

An amazing 21 members of Aquabears Swimming Club will be taking part in the Lancashire County Championships, which runs throughout weekends in January and February.

Date Published 04/02/2019

Boxing: Diabetic boxer Muhammad Ali signs new sponsorship with Legal Hub

Type one diabetic boxer Muhammad Ali, from Rochdale, has signed a massive new sponsorship deal with legal consultancy business, Legal Hub.

Date Published 04/02/2019


New date set for Rochdale v AFC Wimbledon

A new date has been set for Rochdale AFC’s League One fixture against AFC Wimbledon at the Crown Oil Arena. It will be played on Tuesday 19 February, 7.45pm KO.

Date Published 04/02/2019

Football: Walsall 1 - 2 Rochdale

Rochdale earned their first win of 2019 with a hard fought victory at struggling Walsall. Ethan Ebanks-Landell fired Dale into an early lead after a corner saw the ball fall at...

Date Published 03/02/2019


Jimmy Keohane joins Rochdale on a short term contract

Jimmy Keohane has joined Rochdale AFC on a short term deal until the end of the season, having trained with the side over the last two weeks.
The versatile Keohane started his...

Date Published 01/02/2019

Boxing: Monir Miah from Hamer Boxing Club through to North West Final

17-year-old Monir Miah from Hamer Boxing Club travelled to Tameside Elite Boxing Club, Stalybridge to meet the vastly experienced Thomas Strong of Middleton Select in the 64kg...

Date Published 01/02/2019


Zach Clough returns to Dale

Zach Clough has come back to Rochdale Football Club on loan until the end of the season from Championship side Nottingham Forest.

Clough spent the first half of the season at...

Date Published 01/02/2019

Skiing: Daisi Daniels selected for Youth Olympics

Local skiing champion Daisi Daniels has been selected for Team GB ahead of the 2019 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival in Sarajevo in February.

Date Published 01/02/2019


Local sports clubs receive donations from Stephen Gartland Foundation

2019 has seen the Stephen Gartland Foundation carry on their work for good causes, making a number of donations to several youth sport organisations throughout the borough.

Date Published 31/01/2019

Football: Norman returns to Fulham

Goalkeeper Magnus Norman has been recalled to Fulham during his loan spell at Rochdale.

Date Published 31/01/2019


Joe Bunney returns to Dale on loan

Former player Joe Bunney has returned to Rochdale AFC on loan from Northampton Town until the the end of the season.

Bunney returns for a second spell at the Crown Oil Arena,...

Date Published 31/01/2019

Football: Rekeil Pyke joins Rochdale AFC on loan

Rochdale Football Club has signed forward Rekeil Pyke on loan from Premier League side Huddersfield until the end of the season.

Date Published 30/01/2019


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