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Rochdale Hornets boost 2025 squad with a return and new signing

Rochdale Hornets have announced two key additions ahead of the 2025 season, with the return of fan-favourite Fijian prop Joe Taira and the arrival of versatile half-back Morgan Punchard.

Date Published 17/11/2024

Boxing brilliance: McCormick impresses in Eccles skills showdown

After his first skills bout, it took only one week for 14-year-old Bruce McCormick to step into the ring once again when he met Martin Doherty of Macclesfield Boys Boxing Club in...

Date Published 16/11/2024

Young Whitworth badminton player makes debut in Rossendale Badminton League

A Year 11 student from Whitworth High School has made an impressive debut in the Rossendale Badminton League, marking a milestone in her promising sporting career.

Date Published 14/11/2024

Masters veterans commemorate Remembrance Day 2024 at Rochdale Mayfield

The rugby league masters community has a large number of military veterans, so Remembrance Day is the main military calendar event to be commemorated with a fixture.

Date Published 14/11/2024

Hockey: Didsbury Northern Ladies Sixths 6 - 1 Rochdale Ladies

After an unexpected break due to pitch issues, Rochdale were playing away against Didsbury Northern 6ths this weekend, and despite Rochdale's best efforts the time away from the...

Date Published 13/11/2024

Rochdale 2 - 1 Sutton United

Dale left it late against Sutton with a 93rd minute strike to gain all three points at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday 9 November.

Date Published 11/11/2024

Historic milestone: Rochdale Hornets unveils new women’s team

Rochdale Hornets has announced the relaunch of its women’s rugby league team, and applied for the new team to join the WRLA Northern League Two for the 2025 season.

Date Published 08/11/2024

Hamer Boxing Club fighting fit once again

Young boxers from Rochdale’s Hamer Amateur Boxing Club showcased their talents in recent bouts, with 14-year-old Bruce McCormick and 15-year-old Hiraa Akram stepping into the ring...

Date Published 08/11/2024

Rochdale 4 -1 Blackburn Rovers U21s

Dale kicked off their National League Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at the Crown Oil Arena on Tuesday night (5 November).
Debutant Jid Okeke opened the...

Date Published 07/11/2024

Rochdale Hornets secure two more players for 2025 season

Rochdale Hornets have secured the services of two more players for the 2025 season, with Max Flanagan signing a new 12-month deal and back-rower Zac Baker making a return to his...

Date Published 07/11/2024

Rochdale 3 - 4 Bromley

Dale were knocked out of the FA Cup by Bromley in a seven goal game at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday 2 November.

Date Published 04/11/2024

Teenager at Hamer Amateur Boxing Club triumphs in NABGC semi finals

Hamer Amateur Boxing Club celebrated a pivotal moment in their season with 16-year-old Austin Heneghan’s commanding performances in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the...

Date Published 30/10/2024

Rochdale windsurfer crowned British champion

A Rochdale-born windsurfer who started his career practising on Hollingworth Lake has been crowned the Masters British Champion 2024 after a stunning victory at the 40th annual...

Date Published 23/10/2024

Rochdale 0 - 1 Southend

Dale suffered their first defeat in five games with Southend United edging the contest at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday 19 October.

Date Published 22/10/2024

Rochdale Hornets’ fourth new signing ahead of 2025 season

Young St Helens winger Ben Will has been confirmed as Rochdale Hornets’ fourth new signing ahead of the 2025 season. The promising outside back enjoyed success during his time as...

Date Published 21/10/2024

Rochdale Ladies 5 - 0 Oldham Ladies 3rds

After following their two opening draws with a win last weekend, Rochdale were building some good momentum for the season, and with their local derby with Oldham 3rds at home this...

Date Published 16/10/2024

Timperley Men's 5ths 2 - 0 Rochdale Men's 2nds

Saturday 5 October saw Rochdale's men's second team away against Timperley men’s fifth team. It was going to be a tougher game than it might have appeared at the outset, with...

Date Published 12/10/2024

Rochdale Ladies 4 - 0 Stockport Bramhall Ladies

With two matches played and two draws, Rochdale were hungry for their first win of the season - and they launched themselves at the chance during their home match on Saturday 5...

Date Published 11/10/2024

Rochdale Hornets announce key retention and new signing ahead of 2025 season

Rochdale Hornets has confirmed a double boost ahead of the 2025 campaign, with the re-signing of experienced half-back Martyn Ridyard and the addition of promising young hooker...

Date Published 11/10/2024

Sky Sports documentary on former Dale manager Tony Collins to air Friday night

A new Sky Sports documentary focusing on Tony Collins, Rochdale AFC’s former player and manager, is set to air tonight (Friday 4 October). Tony made history as the first black...

Date Published 04/10/2024

Hockey: Glossop Ladies 1 - 1 Rochdale Ladies

Rochdale's first away match of the season was against Glossop, and they built well from their performance the previous week. Rochdale controlled much of the game on Saturday 28...

Date Published 04/10/2024

Hockey: Rochdale Men's 2nds 1 - 1 City of Manchester Men's 3rds

Rochdale Men’s 2nds hosted City of Manchester Men’s 3rds at Oulder Hill Leisure Complex on Saturday 28 September in their first home game of the season.

Date Published 04/10/2024

Hockey: Rochdale Ladies 1 - 1 Timperley Ladies 5ths

To start the season Rochdale were hosting Timperley 5ths on a surprisingly sunny and warm Saturday (21 September). Missing several regular players, Rochdale planned to have fun...

Date Published 02/10/2024

Rochdale 1 - 0 Braintree Town

Dale made it back-to-back wins with a 1-0 victory over Braintree Town at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday 28 September.
Kairo Mitchell scored in his seventh consecutive game early...

Date Published 02/10/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield 10 - 23 Hunslet

Mayfield's season came to an abrupt end at the Mayfield Sports Centre last Saturday at the hands of a tough, strong and well disciplined Hunslet. At the end of the day, Mayfield...

Date Published 27/09/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield 52 - 6 York Acorn

A close game was expected at the Mayfield Sports Centre on Saturday 21 September as York Acorn arrived for this first round play off game.

Date Published 20/09/2024

Rochdale Hornets 30 - 18 Hunslet

Rochdale Hornets got their League One play off campaign off to the perfect start on Sunday 15 September as they overcame the tough challenge of Hunslet RLFC in tough weather...

Date Published 18/09/2024

Rochdale 1 - 2 Solihull Moors

Dale’s four-match winning run came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at home to Solihull Moors on Saturday 14 September.

Date Published 16/09/2024

Hornets at home to Hunslet in play offs on Sunday

Rochdale Hornets’ qualifying play off game against Hunslet takes place at the Crown Oil Arena this Sunday 15 September.

Date Published 13/09/2024

Mayfield to host York Acorn in the first round of the play offs this weekend

It's down to the serious business now as the National Conference League Premier Division play offs begin this weekend. After finishing third in the table Mayfield have earned...

Date Published 13/09/2024

Rochdale 3 - 1 Maidenhead

Dale made it four consecutive wins with a 3-1 win over Maidenhead United on Tuesday 10 September.

Date Published 13/09/2024

Rochdale AFC Ladies to call Hive home

Rochdale AFC ladies have reached an agreement with Rochdale Hornets which will see the Hive at Balderstone become a home venue for the club for the upcoming season.

Date Published 11/09/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield 15 - 14 West Bowling

Mayfield have got used to the phrase "backs to the wall" and it was the same story on Saturday 7 September as Sam Butterworth and Steve Wood sat down to sort the team for this...

Date Published 11/09/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Mayfield, as seems to be the norm over recent weeks, were under the cosh before they even took to the field on Humberside last week. Once again Sam Butterworth and Steve Wood had...

Date Published 06/09/2024

Rochdale Hornets 32 - 18 Keighley Cougars

Rochdale Hornets produced their best performance of the season as they powered past Keighley Cougars on Sunday (1 September) to secure third place in the League One table and a...

Date Published 04/09/2024

Rochdale 3 - 0 Woking

Two goals from Kairo Mitchell and an Aaron Henry stunner sealed all three points for Dale on Saturday 31 August at home to Woking.

Date Published 04/09/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Mayfield's injury problems got worse this week as more and more players knocked on the physio's door. Not the best preparation for one of the toughest games of any season, West...

Date Published 30/08/2024

Rochdale 0 - 0 Forest Green Rovers

Dale were left frustrated as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Forest Green on Saturday 24 August.
Despite a largely dominant performance, Dale were unable to break down a...

Date Published 26/08/2024

Local boy shines at major U.S. inline hockey tournament

A young athlete from Heywood has returned home after representing the United Kingdom at the largest inline hockey tournament in the United States.
Jack Morton, a 12-year-old...

Date Published 24/08/2024

Rugby league: York Acorn 14 - 20 Mayfield

Mayfield made it five wins on the bounce as they returned from York with the two points on Saturday 17 August. With York Acorn fighting to make the play offs this was always going...

Date Published 23/08/2024

Rochdale 1 - 1 Dagenham & Redbridge

Dale were frustrated but remain unbeaten, as they were held at home to Dagenham & Redbridge at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday 17 August.

Date Published 20/08/2024

Britannia Metals becomes a shareholder in Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets has announced that local firm Britannia Metals Ltd has purchased shares in the club, meaning the company now owns a 10% shareholding.

Date Published 16/08/2024

Football club celebrates three decades with prestigious award

Wardleworth Football Club was celebrated by the Rochdale and Bury Sunday League committee as the oldest-serving team in the league's history. Marking an impressive 30 years of...

Date Published 16/08/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Kells are the visitors to the Mayfield Sports Centre this weekend for their NCL Premier Division round 19 clash.

Date Published 09/08/2024

Rugby league: Egremont 10 - 70 Mayfield

Mayfield made the trip over to Whitehaven on Saturday 3 August knowing they were under the cosh. Once again Mayfield were fielding six players who were still eligible for the...

Date Published 08/08/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

After last week's win at Heworth and a shock defeat for Hunslet at struggling West Bowling, Mayfield climbed to third in the NCL Premier Division. This weekend sees them on the...

Date Published 02/08/2024

Rugby league: Heworth 16 - 28 Mayfield

In a hard fought game at York on Saturday 27 July, Mayfield showed their the strength of their squad as they ran out winners against Heworth.

Date Published 01/08/2024

Rochdale 2 -1 Carlisle

An impressive performance from Dale secured a 2-1 pre-season win over League Two side Carlisle United at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday.

Date Published 01/08/2024

Jake Burger signs two year contract with Dale

Midfielder Jake Burger has joined Rochdale Football Club on a permanent transfer from Luton Town and has penned an initial two-year deal.

Date Published 31/07/2024

Defying diabetes: Muhammad Ali's road to boxing glory

A 30-year-old boxer from Rochdale has clinched a stunning victory, overcoming both his opponent and the hurdles of type one diabetes.

Date Published 28/07/2024

Rochdale underwater hockey players to compete for Great Britain in world championships

Two teenagers Rochdale Underwater Hockey Club have been selected to play for Great Britain in the World Championships being held in Malaysia. The team flew out on 14 July for...

Date Published 27/07/2024

Head coach Jimmy McNulty signs new three-year deal with Rochdale AFC

Dale's head coach, Jimmy McNulty has signed a new three-year contract with the club which takes his contract up until at least the summer of 2027.

Date Published 26/07/2024

Ruby league: Mayfield 29 - 6 Wath Brow

From the outset this result never looked in doubt as Mayfield outclassed their Cumbrian opponents in their NCL Premier Division clash on Saturday 20 July.

Date Published 24/07/2024

Talented teen clinches Gold at IBJJF Orange County Summer Open

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 13-year-old Andrew Perez secured the gold medal at the IBJJF Orange County Summer Open, held at California State University on...

Date Published 22/07/2024

Mayfield preview

It's fourth placed Mayfield versus fifth placed Wath Brow at the Mayfield Sports Centre this weekend (20 July) and once again this should be a belter. The Cumbrians are six points...

Date Published 19/07/2024

Rochdale Hornets launches new community hub with free events

Rochdale Hornets has announced details of the official grand opening of the club’s new Balderstone Park community facility on Saturday 27 July.

Date Published 18/07/2024

Rugby league: Mayfield preview

Mayfield's NCL team has no game this week but there is still a big game on as the NWML side travel to Wigan to face Bank Quay Bulls in the NWML Trophy final.

Date Published 12/07/2024

Rochdale underwater hockey team competes in national championships

Fifteen players from the Rochdale Underwater Hockey Club travelled to Plymouth to take part in the junior national championships. The club had teams taking part in the Under 11’s...

Date Published 12/07/2024

Rugby league: Hunslet 40 - 18 Mayfield

Mayfield were far from their best at Hunslet last weekend (Saturday 6 July) and the opposition sensed this from the off. With less than twenty minutes on the clock Hunslet were...

Date Published 11/07/2024

DOJO instructor and sensei Irfan Ansari achieves black belt 8th Dan

Sensei Irfan Ansari, the head instructor at The DOJO Karate Centre, has been awarded the prestigious black belt 8th Dan.

Date Published 08/07/2024

Rochdale AFC Community Trust’s Hope Football team shines at Refugee World Cup

Rochdale AFC Community Trust’s Hope Football team is celebrating after being invited to play at the Refugee World Cup.
The community football team, a mixed adult team for anyone...

Date Published 05/07/2024

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