Shauna-Leigh Moore returns to Hornets for 2025

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of forward Shauna-Leigh Moore for the 2025 season.

The 25-year-old returns to Hornets following her 2021 stint. She joins from Rochdale RUFC, and has represented Cheshire county.

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

“I’m really happy to be back at hornets, I was here previously in 2021 and enjoyed every bit of it. I am looking forward to seeing how this season goes.” she said.

“2025 is a big year for me as 8 months ago I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Frankie. I have been eager to get back on the pitch wearing the hornets kit. Every time I put that shirt on i give my all and put my body on the line every time.”

"I want thank Ben and Rob for convincing me to come back to join these amazing women and helping me understand league better.”

Rochdale Hornets Women head coach Ben Bird said: “Shauna is someone I know from my previous time at Hornets and another with lots of union experience. Originally at Rochdale RUFC but also playing at Sale, Shauna is a powerful ball carrier and offers cover right across the pack”

"She's a strong woman in every sense of the word and although she's only young herself, shell prove to be a reassuring presence on and off the pitch for the younger hornets ladies.”

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