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Swarm train hard for final game

The Rochdale Swarm, after a disappointing result against Championship contenders Leigh MB XIII in their penultimate fixture of the 2008 season, have been buckling down to some serious training in preparation for their final fixture on 25 October at the South Leeds Stadium, home to pro club the Hunslet Hawks.

Date published: 09/10/2008

Tough game ahead for Milnrow & Newhey

Milnrow & Newhey ARLFC have a tricky home fixture on Saturday (11 October) against the Blackpool Scorpions.

The Rochdale side's squad will be tested with several players out through injury and work commitments but Coach Alex Butterworth is more than confident his charges have the ability to see off the challenge from the seasiders and keep their lead on top of the...

Date published: 09/10/2008

Dale boss opens new school pitches

Rochdale manager Keith Hill and assistant Dave Flitcroft with young footballers from Siddal Moor Primary School at the opening of the new astroturf at Matthew Moss.

Rochdale AFC management duo, Keith Hill and David Flitcroft, cut the ribbon to officially open Matthew Moss’ new half million pound astroturf pitches this afternoon (Friday 3...

Date published: 03/10/2008

Rally hopeful in search of sponsor

Joe Cruttenden in action in Yorkshire last weekend.

A Newhey rally hopeful is looking for sponsorship funds so that he can compete in the Rally GB in December.

18 year-old Joe Cruttenden raced in last weekend's round of the British Rally...

Date published: 03/10/2008

Busy weekend ahead for Swarm

The Rochdale Swarm have their final home fixture in their inaugural season with a tricky match against Leigh MB XIII this weekend.

The Leigh side currently lie second in the Tag Merit league having only suffered one defeat all season. The Swarm faced Leigh in only their second ever full fixture and the Rochdale side lost 44-10....

Date published: 02/10/2008

Saturday league celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Rochdale Online Alliance Football League celebrated its 25th Anniversary last Friday night (26 September). Officials past and present enjoyed an evening's entertainment at the Castleton Hotel.

The event gave league officials chance to thank sponsors for their years of support and pay homage to the numerous people that have given their time and effort in order for...

Date published: 30/09/2008

Teams sought for charity football tournament

Organisers of a charity football tournament are looking to get more teams to take part so that they can raise money to buy clothes and food for people in Palestine.

The open age 5-a-side tournament takes place this Saturday (4 October) at Soccer Village in Milnrow. The cost of entering a team, which consists of five starting players and two substitutes, is £35 and all of...

Date published: 29/09/2008

Rotary club sponsor Langley team

Our Lady's FC in their new 'Middleton Rotary' sponsored kit with Rotary Club chairman Norman Wellens (centre) and member of the club's Community Service Committee Rtn John Hallett (far right).

As part of their continued community service the Rotary Club of Middleton have sponsored a new strip for a Langley based football team, Our Lady's A.F.C.

The team has just started its...

Date published: 29/09/2008

Rochdale Town well beaten

A below par Rochdale side were well beaten by an organised Chadderton team in the local derby last night. One in the first half and three in the second was enough for the visitors to take the points back to Oldham in reasonably comfortable fashion.

Chadderton started the brighter team attacking the box with high crosses, testing the Rochdale keeper who responded well...

Date published: 24/09/2008

Hornets fans swarm to another victory

Rochdale Swarm in their new kit.

The Rochdale Swarm continued their good home form with a convincing 54-26 victory over an experienced Wakefield City Webcats.
The Wakefield side started the brighter running up a...

Date published: 18/09/2008

Copperpot go 3G

Copperpot players celebrating a recent cup victory.

Rochdale Sunday Football League side Copperpot FC have become the first team in Rochdale to play their home games on 3G astroturf when they take advantage of the new facility at Matthew...

Date published: 15/09/2008

Swarm in weekend action

Rochdale Swarm in weekend action

Rochdale Hornets supporters team, The Rochdale Swarm, are in action over the weekend when they take on the Wakefield City Webcats in a Tag Merit League fixture....

Date published: 12/09/2008

Milnrow & Newhey kick off home season

Milnrow & Newhey kick off home season

Milnrow & Newhey Rugby League FC have their first home fixture of the season against Latchford Albion "A" tomorrow (Saturday 13 September) at Firgrove, Milnrow with a 2.30pm Kick Off....

Date published: 12/09/2008

Civic reception for Keri-Anne Payne

Keri-Anne Payne at the Town Hall with her Olympic silver medal and youngsters from the Aquabears swimming club.

The red carpet was rolled for Olympics heroine Keri-Anne Payne at a Civic Reception held in her honour by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale.
In front of friends and family, the young...

Date published: 08/09/2008

Sports for All Community Bank Holiday Indoor Cricket Tournament 2008

Eastern Magic celebrate their victory as Winners of SFA 2008 cricket tournament

Sports For All organised a successful Indoor Cricket Tournament over the Bank Holiday weekend. The event was supported by Kashmir Youth Project, Link For Life and, vitally, by the community...

Date published: 26/08/2008

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