Trudy Thorpe joins Hornets Women for 2025

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of utility back Trudy Thorpe for the 2025 season.

The 48-year-old utility back returns to the club.

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

“I’m new to the sport, however, the coaches, Ben and Rob are developing my skills and as such my confidence is growing with each training session. We are a talented set of ladies and I’m hoping to be a strong contributor to the Hornets’ Team.  I can’t wait to get stuck in on the field.”

Rochdale Hornets Women head coach Ben Bird said: “Trudy is a ball of energy and a fantastic character to have around. She's new to rugby league but she's thrown herself in to it entirely. It's been fantastic to see her improve week on week. She's naturally athletic with a history as a personal trainer so has a good level of fitness. Once she gets a bit of game time and she realises what she could be capable of, Trudy could make a real impact this year.”

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