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Hornets coaching staff confirmed for 2025 season

The club can confirm Gary Thornton’s backroom team ahead of the 2025 season.

20 Nov 2024

Promising young forward Toby Brannan pens new deal

Rochdale Hornets forward Toby Brannan has signed a new one-year deal, extending his stay at the club until at least the end of the 2025 season.

19 Nov 2024

Ben Bird appointed head coach of Rochdale Hornets Women

Ben Bird has been appointed head coach of Rochdale Hornets’ women’s team, which will return for the 2025 season.

18 Nov 2024

Law Cup returns in 2025

The historic Law Cup will return on Sunday 12 January (3pm kick-off), as Rochdale Hornets visit Oldham for a pre-season friendly.

15 Nov 2024

Hornets unveil ICON Sports as new kit and teamwear provider

Rochdale Hornets have unveiled ICON Sports as their new kit and teamwear provider on a two-year deal ahead of the 2025 season.

15 Nov 2024

Tom Spencer comes out of retirement to join Hornets

Experienced prop forward Tom Spencer has put pen to paper on a one-year deal with Rochdale Hornets ahead of the 2025 season.

14 Nov 2024

Lewis Fairhurst joins Hornets on one-year deal

Rochdale Hornets have unveiled full-back Lewis Fairhurst as their latest signing ahead of the 2025 season.

13 Nov 2024

Joe Taira re-joins Hornets for third spell

Rochdale Hornets have announced the return of Fijian prop forward Joe Taira, who has signed a one-year deal with the club ahead of the 2025 season.

12 Nov 2024

Morgan Punchard joins Hornets for 2025 season

Utility half-back Morgan Punchard has been confirmed as Rochdale Hornets’ latest signing ahead of the 2025 season.

11 Nov 2024

Goole Vikings to host Betfred Challenge Cup draws

The countdown to the 2025 season will begin on the evening of Monday 2 December, with the draws for the first and second rounds of the Betfred Challenge Cup.

10 Nov 2024

Join: 'Hive 1871' weekly draw

Throughout 2024, Rochdale Hornets have been steadily working on the revitalised approach to our lottery offer.

8 Nov 2024

Assistant coach Pete Eccles leaves club

We can confirm the departure of Rochdale Hornets assistant coach Pete Eccles.

8 Nov 2024

Lewis Hollidge signs new one-year deal

Rochdale Hornets half-back Lewis Hollidge has penned a new one-year deal, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2025 season.

8 Nov 2024

Dates for the diary ahead of 2025 season

Rochdale Hornets can confirm several key dates for the diary ahead of the 2025 season.

7 Nov 2024

Rochdale Hornets women's team relaunched

Rochdale Hornets are delighted to announce the relaunch of its women’s rugby league team, a strategic development that marks a significant milestone in the club’s history.

4 Nov 2024

Club statement from chairman Andy Mazey

Chairman Andy Mazey has provided a club update and issued a rallying call to the Rochdale Hornets fans.

25 Oct 2024

Max Flanagan agrees new one-year deal for 2025

Promising Rochdale Hornets utility back Max Flanagan has signed a new 12-month deal, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2025 season.

25 Oct 2024

Ben Forster makes Oldham move

Second-rower Ben Forster has left the club, joining Betfred Championship side Oldham ahead of the 2025 season.

25 Oct 2024

Rochdale Hornets IMG grading confirmed

Below, supporters can see an explanation of how Rochdale Hornets scored in IMG’s 2024 club grading process, as part of the ‘Reimagining Rugby League’ strategy.

23 Oct 2024