Starla Lawrence-Tulloch joins Hornets Women for 2025

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of forward Starla Lawrence-Tulloch for the 2025 season.

The 34-year-old forward returns to Hornets following a spell out of the sport.

She becomes the tenth signing to join Ben Bird's squad ahead of the 2025 season.

“The ladies and coaches at Rochdale Hornets are absolutely brilliant—super supportive, full of energy, and always up for a laugh! Whether you’ve been playing for years or just starting out, you’re part of the family from day one. My goal for 2025? Embrace the game, keep showing up and have fun. If I can bag a few tries along the way, even better! A big shoutout to everyone working behind the scenes to make sure we all feel like a valued part of the club”

Rochdale Hornets Women head coach Ben Bird said: “Starla arrived at Hornets for the 2023 season having never played rugby before. In a short space of time her potential was immediately obvious. Off the field she's a big character, naturally confident and inspiring. On the field she's a strong athletic woman, as physical and damaging with the ball as she is without it. Starla in this season's squad is a really exciting prospect.”

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