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Rochdale ended their pre season campaign with a 3 to 2 home defeat against FC Halifax Town on Tuesday night in a match overshadowed by an injury to Will Jenkins and two second half red cards.

Rochdale Women were beaten 3 2 by Farnham Town in their opening pre season friendly at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday despite producing a spirited second half fightback.

Rochdale came from behind to draw 2 2 with National League South side Farnham Town in their first home pre season friendly at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday.

Morecambe ran out 2-0 winners over Bury at Gigg Lane as two early goals proved enough to separate the sides in the Shakers' latest pre-season outing.

Rochdale CC fell to a three wicket defeat against Nelson CC in the Lancashire Cricket League Division Two on Sunday.

Middleton CC claimed a hard fought three wicket victory over East Lancashire after successfully chasing 175 in the Lancashire League.

Rochdale Hornets' hopes of ending their losing run were dashed after a 42 to 4 defeat against Midlands Hurricanes at Avery Fields.

After winning the toss and choosing to field, Milnrow restricted Droylsden to 134 for seven from their allotted 34 overs before reaching 141 for seven with one ball remaining.

Westleigh were set a revised target of 231 from 48 overs but were bowled out for 87 in 29.4 overs.

Rochdale Mayfield has secured more than £10,000 in funding to invest in its facilities and expand its community activities. The money has been awarded through Rochdale Borough Council’s Township Fund and The Football Foundation.

Rochdale rugby player Ian Murgatroyd has been selected to represent England in Masters Rugby League. He is due to play against Scotland in Edinburgh this October after earning international recognition for his long standing commitment to the sport.