Menu

Sport News

Brandon Wood (far right) has again been selected to represent England

Rochdale Mayfield player representing England Lions RLFC in the Home Nations Championships

Brandon Wood, 18, who currently plays for Rochdale Mayfield, has again been selected to represent his country, this time in the Home Nations Championships.

Date Published 16/10/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough Warriers U15 dominate against Burnley

Four tries for Kirsty Bella and a spectacular first of the season for Rowan Kean saw Littleborough Under 15 girls dominate the Burnley pitch and play.

Date Published 17/10/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough Colts 47 – 5 Caldy Colts

Littleborough continued their fine start to the season with another impressive 47-5 home victory against Caldy.

Date Published 17/10/2018


Cricket: Morley selected for England Young Lions

Heywood Cricket Club’s Jack Morley continues his exciting development with selection for the England Young Lions training squad for the first half of the winter.

Date Published 16/10/2018

Football: Year 9 girls needed for Rochdale U14 Ladies

Year 9 girls needed to complete the squad of the Rochdale AFC Ladies Under 14s team.

Date Published 16/10/2018


Jonathan James Lettings supports community projects

Rochdale-based letting agency Jonathan James Lettings has shown support for two community groups.

The letting agents has sponsored the front of the Rochdale AFC Ladies team’s...

Date Published 16/10/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U14s 40 – 20 Rochdale U14s

Littleborough under 14s travelled across town to face Rochdale for the first encounter between the teams this season, historically, a tough, hard fight.

Date Published 16/10/2018


Rallying: Brown kicks off busy schedule with Rallycross podium

Steve Brown ensured his return to the BTRDA Clubmans Championship was a successful one, by taking third spot in the “B Final” at Blyton Race Circuit on Sunday (14 October) in a...

Date Published 16/10/2018

Rugby Union: Rochdale RUFC 43 - 10 Liverpool Collegiate

Rochdale dominated from the start on a blustery afternoon at Moorgate Avenue, coach Danny Collins continuing with his young front row who did so well recently at Glossop.

Date Published 16/10/2018


Rugby Union: Bolton U13s 35 - 25 Littleborough U13s

Making the short trip to Bolton this weekend, Littleborough U13s had a tough ask at an always tricky venue.

Date Published 16/10/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U10s

Littleborough U10s had an excellent turnout of players on a wet cold Sunday morning as they played host to Burnley.

Date Published 16/10/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough U9s

Littleborough U9s lit up a wet and miserable Rakewood as they went up against Burnley U9s.

Date Published 16/10/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough U12s 6 – 4 Burnley U12s

Littleborough Under 12s recently welcomed an under-strength Burnley team to a very wet Rakewood.

Date Published 16/10/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough U11s 12 – 8 Burnley U11s

Littleborough U11s were victorious on Rakewood home soil as they beat neighbouring Burnley U11s 12-8.

Date Published 16/10/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough RUFC 46 – 26 Trafford MV RUFC

Littleborough RUFC triumphed in the first round of the Lancashire Cup against Trafford MV RUFC on Saturday (13 October).

Date Published 15/10/2018


Diabetic boxer signs mammoth sponsorship

Type one diabetic boxer Muhammad Ali, from Rochdale, has signed a mammoth sponsorship with American company, Dexcom.

Date Published 15/10/2018

Hockey: Bury Men’s Seconds 0 - 5 Rochdale Men’s Seconds

Rochdale Seconds faced up against local rivals Bury Seconds, winning despite playing the majority of the game with just 10 players.

Date Published 15/10/2018


Hockey: Rochdale Men’s Firsts 2 - 1 Bury Men’s Firsts

Rochdale Firsts triumphed over Bury Firsts, despite entering the game with a trepidation, due to missing several players.

Date Published 15/10/2018

Hockey: Oldham Ladies 1 - 5 Rochdale Ladies

It was derby day on Saturday as Rochdale Ladies visited Oldham’s home ground, playing a strong side to win a notoriously tough game.

Date Published 15/10/2018


Football: Rochdale 2 - 3 Doncaster

Rochdale were made to pay for a host of missed opportunities as they lost out by the odd goal in a five goal thriller on a windy afternoon at the Crown Oil Arena. Dale could have...

Date Published 15/10/2018

Rugby League: Hatton wins big at Hornets end of season awards

Lewis Hatton scooped the top prizes at the Rochdale Hornets end of season dinner on Friday 5 October at a ceremony at Rochdale Golf Club.

Date Published 13/10/2018


Football: Joe Thompson to launch his autobiography at Crown Oil Arena

Dale’s Joe Thompson is launching his autobiography – Darkness and Light: My Story – and fans have the chance to meet him.

Date Published 13/10/2018

Football: Adshead out for four to five weeks

Rochdale AFC's young midfielder, Daniel Adshead, is expected to be sidelined for around four to five weeks after he suffered ankle ligament damage in Tuesday night’s Checkatrade...

Date Published 12/10/2018


Talented eight-year-old wins four medals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo

A talented eight-year-old from Rochdale has won four medals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, just months after he began to compete.

Date Published 12/10/2018

Rallying: Brown returns to BTRDA Rallycross Championship at Blyton

Flanders International Rally Challenge contender Steve Brown will make a return to the BTRDA Clubmans Championship at Blyton Park Race Circuit this weekend, 14 October, in a bid...

Date Published 12/10/2018


Rugby Union: Rochdale to Lancashire to England for Serena Cape

Serena Cape has been selected into the England Centre of Excellence programme and is one step further along the pathway to play for England.

Date Published 12/10/2018

Cricket: Moore to return to Redbrook

Rochdale Cricket Club has resigned South African batsman Ed Moore for the 2019 season.

Date Published 11/10/2018


Sailing: Davis and Kilsby win Felucca Trophy at Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

Sailmaker, Andy Davis with crew Pippa Kilsby were the clear winners of the Felucca Trophy for Merlin Rockets at the Lake. After a race win on Saturday, when they looked to be in a...

Date Published 11/10/2018

Rugby Union: Littleborough RUFC 12 - 32 West Park S.H. RUFC

Littleborough continue to find the going tough this season as they fell to another defeat, this time at the hands of second in the league West Park

Date Published 10/10/2018


Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 3 - 3 Manchester University (GMWHL Cup)

With Saturday’s disappointing last-minute defeat in mind, Rochdale were desperate to come on top and motivation was high, and that motivation proved decisive in a tense penalty...

Date Published 09/10/2018

Hockey: Rochdale Men’s Seconds 5 - 3 Didsbury Men’s Sixths

Rochdale Men’s Second team beat Didsbury Northern Sixths, a team which they have previously performed poorly against and had not any encounter.

Date Published 09/10/2018


Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 2 - 3 Didsbury Northern Ladies

Perfect weather conditions on Saturday saw Rochdale Ladies succumb to a narrow defeat to Didsbury Northern Ladies.

Date Published 09/10/2018

Hockey: Fylde Men’s 1 - 7 Rochdale Men’s Firsts

Rochdale travelled to the Fylde coast and comprehensively turned over a team they had been routed by last season.

Date Published 09/10/2018


Football: James Mason appointed Rochdale AFC CEO

James Mason has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Rochdale AFC.

Date Published 08/10/2018

MMA: Jonno Mears to fight Ellis Hampson

Castleton cage fighter Jonno Mears will fight Liverpool’s Ellis Hampson at the Full Contact Contender 22 at the at the Bolton Macron stadium in November.

Date Published 08/10/2018


Football: Blackpool 2 - 2 Rochdale

Calvin Andrew’s late diving header earned Dale a deserved point against a Blackpool side that extended their unbeaten run to 13 games. The striker, who had only been on the pitch...

Date Published 06/10/2018

Football: Musambya Kisimba, shortlisted for LFE Goal of the Month September 2018

Rochdale apprentice Musambya Kisimba, has been shortlisted for LFE Goal of the Month September 2018 for his goal in the Rochdale versus Wrexham match.

Date Published 06/10/2018


Rochdale-born England cricket captain named for Women's World Twenty20 team

Rochdale-born England cricket captain Heather Knight has been named as part of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 team on Thursday (4 October).

Date Published 04/10/2018

Rugby Union: Vale of Lune 30 – 15 Littleborough U13s

Littleborough Rugby Union U13 boys made the long 66-mile trip up the M6 to Lancaster where Vale of Lune were the hosts for the U13s boys.

Date Published 04/10/2018


Rugby Union: Sedgley Park Tigers 26 - 27 Littleborough U14s

Littleborough U14 boys secured a place in the third round of the Lancashire Waterfall Cup with a narrow victory at Sedgley Park Tigers.

Date Published 04/10/2018

Rugby Union: Rochdale edge Littleborough in early season tournaments

Local rivals Rochdale made home advantage count as they took victories in numerous match ups against Littleborough's mini section.

Date Published 04/10/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough Colts 15 - 34 Sefton

Littleborough Colts lost their first game of the season, put to the sword by a sublime Sefton side.

Date Published 04/10/2018

Rugby Union: Old Crossleyans - Littleborough U15 girls

Making the trip over the Pennines, Littleborough U15 girls defeated by a well drilled Old Crossleyans side.

Date Published 04/10/2018


Football: Rochdale 0 - 0 Bristol Rovers

Rochdale battled to a well deserved point despite playing the entire second half with ten men after having goalkeeper Magnus Norman sent off in first half stoppage time against...

Date Published 03/10/2018

Sailing: Three winners at Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

There were three different race winners at the Lake on Sunday with close competition in the Merlin Rockets.

Date Published 02/10/2018


Football: Sarah Greenhalgh nominated for Women’s Football Player of the Year

Up against professional footballers from The Football Association Women's Super League, Sarah Greenhalgh, a teacher at St Cuthbert's RC High School, is nominated in the Women’s...

Date Published 02/10/2018

Hockey: Rochdale Men’s Firsts 3 - 3 Golborne Men’s Firsts

A high charge close game ended in a draw for the two close rivals.

Date Published 02/10/2018


Hockey: Golborne Men’s Seconds 1 - 3 Rochdale Men’s Seconds

Rochdale beat Golborne in a close and exciting game.

Date Published 02/10/2018

Hockey: Glossop Ladies 0 - 3 Rochdale Ladies

Rochdale beat Glossop on Saturday in their second game of the season.

Date Published 02/10/2018


Rugby Union: Glossop RUFC 19 - 29 Rochdale RUFC

On a sunny but breezy day at Hargate Hill, Rochdale fielded several young players hoping for a better performance than last week’s poor performance.

Date Published 01/10/2018

Rugby League: Hornets secure Championship status on final day

Rochdale Hornets' victory over Sheffield Eagles at Olympic Legacy Park, coupled with Swinton's loss at Batley, secured the club's Championship status in the final match of the...

Date Published 01/10/2018


Rugby League: Mayfield champions after a stunning 51 - 6 victory

Rochdale Mayfield NWML are Division One champions after a stunning 51 - 6 victory over their nearest challengers Walney Central.

Date Published 01/10/2018

Judo: Gold and silver medals for Rochdale Judo Club members

Dave Hulme won three out of three contests to take gold in the under 90kg section of the seniors at the Lancashire Open.

Date Published 01/10/2018


Rugby Union: Littleborough 26 - 26 Preston Grasshoppers

A try in the last-minute saw Preston Grasshoppers third team snatch a unlikely draw against Littleborough second team.

Date Published 01/10/2018

Karate: Team Dojo members win raft of medals and qualify for world championships

Members of the Dojo Karate Centre returned from the NMACGB World Qualifier Competition in Norwich with 62 medals - 18 golds, 24 silvers, 20 bronze - and qualification for the...

Date Published 01/10/2018


Home Page | Contact Us | Terms & Conditions | Complaints | Newsletter | Our use of cookies

© Rochdale Online - all rights reserved.