Coral O'Keefe joins Hornets Women for 2025

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of utility forward Coral O'Keefe for the 2025 season.

The 32-year-old utility forward has signed for Hornets following recent performances for GB Police.

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

“I’m really happy to have signed for Hornets, they seem to have a great foundation for women’s rugby league. 

I’m looking forward to working with Ben and Rob. Both seem super keen on pushing the club in the right direction and I wanted to be a part of the journey going forward. 
All the girls I’ve met so far have been ace and I’m excited to get going with them. 

For me 2025 is about being back in a great team environment, improving my overall fitness and staying healthy whilst playing a sport I love”

Rochdale Hornets Women head coach Ben Bird said: “Coral has come out of no where really, having registered interest in playing at Hornets she's turned up to preseason as a really accomplished player. A strong woman with a good level of skill and confidence. Coral is a current member of the GB Police Rugby League squad and recently played in their victory over Widnes at the DCBL stadium. She'll be an influential figure in the squad this year, a calming presence and a fantastic role model for our younger players.”

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