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George Penlington, Whitworth Valley coach, has been shortlisted for Grassroots Coach of the Year

Football: Whitworth Valley coach George Penlington shortlisted for Grassroots Coach of the Year

Whitworth Valley FC coach George Penlington has been shortlisted for Grassroots Coach of the Year at the inaugural Lancashire FA Awards 2019.

Date Published 18/07/2019


Rugby League: Mayfield preview

Rochdale Mayfield has eight games left in the Kingstone Press NCL Premier Division this season and six of those are at home.

Date Published 18/07/2019

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club: Martin Brennan continues to dominate

Martin Brennan continued to dominate the racing results on Sunday (14 July).

Date Published 17/07/2019


Free tennis sessions in Rochdale and Heywood

After the nation was gripped recently by Wimbledon, national sports charity ‘Tennis for Free’ (TFF) has served up an ace for Rochdale and Heywood by investing in a programme of...

Date Published 17/07/2019

Rugby League: Rochdale schools’ 9s rounds out year in style

A great time was had by all at the Hornets Foundation Rugby League 9s tournament at Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School, rounding off the foundation’s work in...

Date Published 17/07/2019


Cricket: Fighting comeback from Middleton

While England were winning the World Cup with a determined fight back Middleton were doing the same on a hot and humid day at Towncroft to beat Rishton and collect the full 12...

Date Published 16/07/2019

Cricket: Cross ploughs lone furrow to take Heywood so close against Moorside

Bobby Cross went agonisingly close to almost single-handedly pulling off a rescue act and extending Heywood Cricket Club’s winning streak in the Greater Manchester League.

Date Published 16/07/2019


Rugby League: Leigh Miners 29 – 22 Rochdale Mayfield

This was a must win game for two teams at the wrong end of the table, and it was Leigh Miners who showed the attacking prowess to take the spoils, despite the defensive efforts of...

Date Published 15/07/2019

Judo: Isobel Kitchen selected for Team GB at 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival

Rochdale Judo Club’s Isobel Kitchen, 16, has been selected as part of the British Olympic Association’s 44 athletes to represent Team GB at the Baku 2019 European Youth Olympic...

Date Published 15/07/2019


Cricket: Heywood teams for the weekend

Heywood will be hoping that James Kettleborough can continue carry his prolific batting form into Saturday’s latest crunch game at home to Moorside.

Date Published 12/07/2019

Rugby League: Mayfield preview

As with all the remaining games now this season, the Kingstone Press NCL Premier Division clash with Leigh Miners on Saturday is a massive game for Mayfield as they attempt to...

Date Published 11/07/2019


Cricket: Mills bags six as Oldham are skittled

Heywood gave their Division 3 East survival hopes a shot in the arm with a convincing win at Oldham on Saturday 6 July.

Date Published 11/07/2019

Rugby League: Siddal 26 - 24 Rochdale Mayfield

Mayfield made the short journey to Halifax with coach Sam Butterworth hoping the week off had improved the team's enthusiasm after recent poor performances in the league.

Date Published 10/07/2019


Football: Pre-season friendly called off between Rochdale and Blackburn

Dale’s pre-season friendly against Blackburn Rovers, due to be played at the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday 14 July, has been called off.

Date Published 10/07/2019

Cricket: Middleton made to work for 10 points

Middleton Cricket Club travelled to The Cliffe ground at Great Harwood on Saturday 6 July, searching for the points to get back in to the top two places in their quest for...

Date Published 10/07/2019


Rugby League: Hornets bring in duo as Gillam and Morris depart

Rochdale Hornets have brought in Ben Kilner from super league outfit Wigan Warriors, as well as Kevin Brown from York City Knights.

Date Published 10/07/2019

Cricket: Hood shines, Dearden shows promise as Heywood thirds defeat Brooksbottom

Heywood’s third team completed a perfect weekend for the club with an easy success at Crimble on Sunday (7 July).

Date Published 10/07/2019


Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club: Martin Brennan wins trio of races

Martin Brennan, in a Solo, won all three races at the Lake on Sunday (7 July).

Date Published 09/07/2019

Rugby League: Hornets announce a new board of directors

A new board of directors has been elected for Rochdale Hornets following the club’s AGM.

Date Published 09/07/2019


Cricket: Kettleborough magic helps take Heywood to top spot

A sixth successive victory took Heywood Cricket Club to the top of Division 1A in the Greater Manchester League at the start of the second half of the season.

Date Published 09/07/2019

Cricket: Norden pick up 10 points from Clitheroe

Norden Cricket Club picked up 10 points from their home match against Clitheroe after chasing down a winning target of 251 with only three deliveries to spare.

Date Published 09/07/2019


Racing: TeamKarting CEO Matty Street begins racing career

A 22-year-old entrepreneur from Rochdale has begun his racing career, thanks to the help of a team of disabled drivers.

Date Published 09/07/2019

Basketball: Great Britain make history by finishing fourth in EuroBasket tournament

Whitworth’s silver Commonwealth medallist Mollie Campbell and the Great Britain women’s basketball team have made history by finishing fourth in the EuroBasket tournament, the...

Date Published 08/07/2019


Lacrosse: England named champions of inaugural LAX U20s European Championships

Three Rochdale Lacrosse club players and the rest of the England squad have been named this year’s champions of the inaugural LAX U20s European Championships after beating Germany...

Date Published 08/07/2019

Football: Axel Tuanzebe signs new contract with Manchester United

Local footballer Axel Tuanzebe has signed a new contract with Manchester United after a year on loan at Aston Villa.

Date Published 06/07/2019


Rugby League: Mayfield preview

Rochdale Mayfield get back to the job in hand on Saturday as they hop over the hill today to Halifax. Their opponents in this Kingstone Press NCL premier division fixture are...

Date Published 05/07/2019

Lacrosse: Rochdale lads to face Germany in final of LAX U20s European Championships

Three Rochdale Lacrosse club players and the rest of the England squad will be facing off against Germany in the final match of the LAX U20s European Championships in Prague on...

Date Published 05/07/2019


Badminton: experienced players wanted for Kingsway Phoenix Badminton Club

Kingsway Phoenix Badminton Club, based at Kingsway Park High School in Rochdale, is looking for experienced players ahead of the next season.

Date Published 05/07/2019

Football: Rochdale sign Eoghan O'Connell

Rochdale AFC has signed highly sought-after defender Eoghan O'Connell on a two-year deal.

Date Published 05/07/2019


Basketball: GB women through to EuroBasket semi-finals

Whitworth’s silver Commonwealth medallist Mollie Campbell and the Great Britain women’s basketball team have made it through to the semi-finals of the EuroBasket tournament after...

Date Published 05/07/2019

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Many club sailors were out racing elsewhere over the weekend of 30 June.

Date Published 04/07/2019


Lacrosse: England to face Ireland in championship semi-final

The England lacrosse team will face Ireland on Thursday (4 July) in one of the two semi-finals for the LAX U20s European Championships in Prague.

Date Published 04/07/2019

Football: Rekeil Pyke returns to Dale on loan from Huddersfield

Forward Rekeil Pyke has returned to the Crown Oil Arena on a season-long loan from Huddersfield Town.

Date Published 04/07/2019


Football: England defeated in World Cup semi-final by USA

The England Women’s football team have had their dreams of winning a World Cup final dashed after being defeated by the USA in their semi-final match on Tuesday (2 July).

Date Published 04/07/2019

Karting: Seb Moore heads to round four of BKC National Championship

Rochdale karting sensation Seb Moore will travel north of the border to the newly revamped Larkhall circuit in Scotland this weekend (6 and 7 July 2019) for round four and the...

Date Published 03/07/2019


Lacrosse: England look forward to Israel quarter final

The England lacrosse team are looking ahead to their quarter final match against Israel today (Wednesday 3 July), after a disappointing group match final in the LAX U20s European...

Date Published 03/07/2019

Football: Rhys Norrington-Davies joins Rochdale

Rhys Norrington-Davies from Premier League side Sheffield United has joined Rochdale AFC on a season-long loan.

Date Published 03/07/2019


Basketball: GB land quarter-final EuroBasket place after beating Montenegro in play-offs

Whitworth’s silver Commonwealth medallist Mollie Campbell and the Great Britain women’s basketball team are through to the EuroBasket quarter finals after beating Montenegro 92-71...

Date Published 02/07/2019

Cricket: Littleborough v Middleton

Middleton travelled to Harehill to play former Central Lancashire League colleagues Littleborough on Sunday 30 June.

Date Published 02/07/2019


Cricket: Morley and Iqbal hit top form as Heywood shoot down Glodwick

A precocious talent and a seasoned international teamed up to help Heywood extend their winning run in Division 1A of the Greater Manchester League.

Date Published 02/07/2019

Lacrosse: Success continues for England lacrosse team

The England lacrosse team are celebrating their second success of the LAX U20s European Championships in Prague with a 17:5 win over Wales.

Date Published 02/07/2019


Football: Jimmy Keohane signs two year Dale contract

Jimmy Keohane has signed a new two-year deal with Rochdale AFC.

Date Published 01/07/2019

Boxing: ‘The Diabetic Kid’ Muhammad Ali announces next fight

Rochdale boxer, ‘The Diabetic Kid’ Muhammad Ali is gearing up for his next fight on 3 August at the Oldham Leisure Centre.

Date Published 01/07/2019


Lacrosse: Rochdale players help England win first U20 European Championships game

The England lacrosse team had a cracking start to the LAX U20s European Championships in Prague on Sunday (30 June) with a 15:1 win over Latvia.

Date Published 01/07/2019

Autograss: Leewood Motor Club

Leewood Autograss had another glorious sunny day at their raceway alongside the airport on Sunday 30 June.

Date Published 01/07/2019


Basketball: GB secure play-off against Montenegro for final eight EuroBasket place

Whitworth’s silver Commonwealth medallist Mollie Campbell and the Great Britain women’s basketball team have secured a play-off against Montenegro on Monday (1 July) for a spot in...

Date Published 01/07/2019

Football: Aaron Wilbraham extends contract

Aaron Wilbraham has signed a new one-year contract with Rochdale Football Club.

Date Published 01/07/2019


Football: Trio sign first professional contracts

Three young players have signed their first professional contracts with Rochdale AFC.

Date Published 29/06/2019

Football: Aaron Morley signs three-year deal

Rochdale AFC are delighted to announce that Aaron Morley has signed a long-term deal with the club.

Date Published 28/06/2019


Basketball: GB win first Eurobasket tournament game against Latvia

Whitworth’s silver Commonwealth medallist Mollie Campbell and the Great Britain women’s basketball team celebrated their first EuroBasket win over hosts Latvia in Riga.

Date Published 28/06/2019

Football: England Women thrash Norway to land a spot in the World Cup semi-finals

Rochdale-born midfielder Keira Walsh and the rest of the England Women’s football team are one game away from a first Women's World Cup final appearance after beating Norway 3-0...

Date Published 28/06/2019


Cricket: Heywood cricket club teams for the weekend

Heywood bid to extend their winning Greater Manchester League run in a crunch Crimble clash on Saturday.

Date Published 28/06/2019

Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets Foundation announce record week of success

The Rochdale Hornets Foundation has announced last week, 17 June to 21 June, as being their most successful in the foundation's history after reaching over 700 children.

Date Published 27/06/2019


Rallycross: Brown secures maiden British Rallycross podium at Pembrey

Rallycross rookie Steve Brown secured his maiden BMW MINI Championship podium finish on Sunday 23 June, taking third place at Pembrey Race Circuit at the fourth round of the...

Date Published 27/06/2019

Cricket: England women win Twenty20 series against West Indies

England Women, featuring Heywood’s Kate Cross and Rochdale-born Heather Knight, have won the International Twenty20 series 1-0 against the West Indies Women after two of their...

Date Published 27/06/2019


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