Jamie Pye joins club on two-year deal

Rochdale Hornets have bolstered their middle unit ahead of the 2026 season, bringing in talented front-rower Jamie Pye on a two-year deal.

Pye became a full-time member of Salford Red Devils' squad in July 2024, having trained with the club for several months prior. 

He made his Betfred Super League debut in the same year and has gone on to feature twice more for the Red Devils in 2025.

The 23-year-old has also spent time on loan at Betfred Championship side Barrow Raiders over the last two seasons, making 15 appearances in total.  

The club has been working to identify a front-rower with potential for growth and to provide head coach Gary Thornton with further options. In Jamie, we are confident that he will prove to be a major coup. 

“I’m really excited to get going here,” Pye said. 

“After speaking with Gary and Andy Mazey, I felt like this was the perfect fit for me to get solid game time in a tough competition and grow as a player.

“Ultimately, I want to help the team progress as much as I can and I’m looking forward to the challenge which the next two seasons will bring.”

Rochdale Hornets chairman Andy Mazey said: “Jamie is a big, powerful unit with fantastic hands, and well-schooled having come through a quality system at St Helens. 

“He has spent the past two seasons as a full-time athlete with Salford, gaining valuable Super League experience under Paul Rowley and playing on loan in the Championship under Paul Crarey at Barrow.

“Jamie’s signature is a major piece of business for this club as we head into a big pre-season, and we are delighted to have secured his services ahead of some more seasoned Championship clubs.

“The fact he has also committed to us on a two-year deal at 23 years of age with his best years still ahead of him is exciting.”