Rochdale Hornets produced a stirring second-half fightback to claim the bragging rights over local rivals Swinton Lions, running out 36-32 winners on a sweltering day at the Crown Oil Arena.
Rugby league will hold its first game-wide Charity Round on the Bank Holiday Weekend of August 27-31, which also marks the anniversary of the Northern Union breakaway in 1895.
Rochdale Hornets Women picked up a valuable two points on Sunday afternoon in the Northern League 1, running out comprehensive 28-10 winners against Stanningley at the Crown Oil Arena.
There are a limited number of tickets available to buy through the club for the Betfred Challenge Cup final between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR on Saturday 30 May.