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Women's head coach Ben Bird looks ahead to Sunday's Rochdale derby

Rochdale Hornets Women return to action this weekend for the first time in 2026, travelling to Rochdale Mayfield in Round 1 of the Women’s Challenge Shield.

21 mins

Kieran Taylor extends loan stay until end of season

Widnes Vikings centre Kieran Taylor has extended his loan stay with Rochdale Hornets until the end of the 2026 season.

53 mins

Lukas Mason joins Hornets on short-term loan

Wigan Warriors back-rower Lukas Mason has joined Rochdale Hornets on a short-term loan deal.

7 hrs

Ruth Jakeman signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of forward Ruth Jakeman for the 2026 season.

18 Mar 2026

Date set for Sheffield Eagles 1895 Cup clash

The 1895 Cup first round tie between Rochdale Hornets and Sheffield Eagles will take place on Sunday 19 April.

18 Mar 2026

Izzie Critchley re-signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the re-signing of winger Izzie Critchley for the 2026 season.

16 Mar 2026

Danny Lynch leaves Rochdale Hornets

Prop forward Danny Lynch has been released from the remainder of his contract with Rochdale Hornets, to allow him to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

13 Mar 2026

Emily Howarth signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of back Emily Howarth for the 2026 season.

12 Mar 2026

New date for trip to Newcastle Thunder

Rochdale Hornets' trip to Newcastle Thunder in the Betfred Championship will now take place on Sunday 21 June.

12 Mar 2026

All Hornets launch Monthly Members' Meetings

All Hornets, the official supporters club of Rochdale Hornets, have announced details of their first Monthly Members' Meeting.

12 Mar 2026

Player departure: Jack Holmes

Outside back Jack Holmes has been released from the remainder of his contract with Rochdale Hornets, to allow him to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

10 Mar 2026

Evie Corcoran signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of forward Evie Corcoran for the 2026 season.

9 Mar 2026

Report: Rochdale Hornets 20-44 Sheffield Eagles

Eight-try Sheffield Eagles showed their class as they came out on top in a high-scoring affair with Rochdale Hornets to continue their unbeaten start to the Betfred Championship season.

9 Mar 2026

Eva Peroti re-signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the re-signing of forward Eva Peroti for the 2026 season.

7 Mar 2026

Jack Hansen: Sheffield will be a real test

Rochdale Hornets half-back Jack Hansen says Sunday's home game against Sheffield Eagles will be a true indication of where the club is currently at.

6 Mar 2026

Hornets land young Warrington Wolves forward on loan

Young forward Charlie McKler has returned to Rochdale Hornets on loan from Betfred Super League side Warrington Wolves.

6 Mar 2026

Shauna-Leigh Moore re-signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the re-signing of forward Shauna-Leigh Moore for the 2026 season.

5 Mar 2026

Squad update: Tuesday 3 March

Rochdale Hornets chairman Andy Mazey has provided a men’s squad update, including the latest news on the current injury situation.

3 Mar 2026

Report: Whitehaven 20-0 Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets fell to a 20-0 defeat up in Cumbria as a twenty-minute salvo from Whitehaven took the game away from Gary Thornton’s men as they tasted defeat for the second time in the Betfred Championship.

2 Mar 2026