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Captain's message ahead of Round 1 opener

Rochdale Hornets captain Duane Straugheir says the squad are ready to get stuck into the new Betfred League 1 season, which begins this Sunday against Keighley Cougars.

19 Feb 2025

Evie Barnes joins Hornets Women for 2025

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of second-rower Evie Barnes for the 2025 season.

18 Feb 2025

Rochdale Hornets launch Project 1500

Rochdale Hornets are delighted to announce ‘Project 1500’, a ground-breaking strategic plan to drastically improve crowds in 2025.

18 Feb 2025

Tickets on sale for 1895 Cup showdown with Oldham

Tickets are now on sale ahead of Rochdale Hornets' trip to Oldham in the 1895 Cup.

17 Feb 2025

Report: Rochdale Hornets 18-16 Swinton Lions

Rochdale Hornets edged past Swinton Lions to book their place in the 1895 Cup first round proper, thanks to an 18-16 victory at the Crown Oil Arena.

16 Feb 2025

Luke Forber: Competition for places will drive us forward

Rochdale Hornets winger Luke Forber believes that healthy competition for places in the squad will be a key factor as they gear up for Sunday's 1895 Cup clash with Swinton Lions and the forthcoming Betfred League 1 season.

13 Feb 2025

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11 Feb 2025

All Hornets Call To Action

All Hornets Supporters Association have issued a call to action for ALL Rochdale Hornets supporters!

8 Feb 2025

Jason Wilson joins board of directors

Rochdale Hornets are delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Wilson to the club’s board of directors.

7 Feb 2025

Tickets on sale for 1895 Cup clash with Swinton

Rochdale Hornets' 1895 Cup second preliminary round tie against Swinton Lions will take place on Sunday 16 February (3pm kick-off).

3 Feb 2025

Report: Rochdale Hornets 64-12 Cornwall

Rochdale Hornets comprehensively beat Cornwall in the 1895 Cup on Saturday, running in 12 tries to set up a meeting with Swinton Lions in the next round.

2 Feb 2025

Hornets supporter celebrates big lottery win

As the festive period seems to be a distant memory now and we look forward to the start of the 2025 campaign, it was nice to continue on with the positivity recently.

29 Jan 2025

Hornets welcome H&S Electrical onboard for 2025 season

H&S Electrical Wholesalers Ltd have agreed to become sponsors of Rochdale Hornets ahead of the 2025 season.

28 Jan 2025

New kick-off time for Saturday's game against Cornwall

Saturday's 1895 Cup first preliminary round tie between Rochdale Hornets and Cornwall will now kick off at the earlier time of 2pm, rather than 3pm as originally advertised.

28 Jan 2025

Report: Rochdale Hornets 16-34 Widnes Vikings

Rochdale Hornets got their 2025 campaign underway on Sunday in the Betfred Challenge Cup, falling to a battling 34-16 defeat to Betfred Championship side Widnes Vikings at the Crown Oil Arena.

26 Jan 2025

Hornets enter dual-registration partnership with Oldham

Rochdale Hornets have entered into a new dual-registration partnership with Betfred Championship side Oldham ahead of the 2025 season.

24 Jan 2025

Josh Johnson looks ahead to Law Cup

Rochdale Hornets prop forward Josh Johnson is relishing the opportunity to secure his first piece of silverware at the club, as Gary Thornton’s side prepare for a meeting with Oldham in the Law Cup.

20 Jan 2025