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Report: Rochdale Hornets 6-42 Hunslet

Rochdale fell to their first league defeat of the Betfred Championship season as a Bureta Faraimo-inspired Hunslet ran in eight tries in a comprehensive 42-6 victory.

6 hrs

Emma Jenkinson re-signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the re-signing of forward Emma Jenkinson for the 2026 season.

21 Feb 2026

Evie Barnes re-signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the re-signing of outside back Evie Barnes for the 2026 season.

20 Feb 2026

Sheffield Eagles forward joins Hornets on loan

Rochdale Hornets have added further firepower to their pack with the loan signing of Sheffield Eagles forward Marcus Green.

19 Feb 2026

Morgan Punchard departs Rochdale Hornets

Half-back Morgan Punchard has left Rochdale Hornets to take up an opportunity with another club.

19 Feb 2026

Libby Hadfield re-signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the return of Libby Hadfield ahead of the 2026 season.

19 Feb 2026

Eleanor Milne joins Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of Eleanor Milne for the 2026 season.

18 Feb 2026

Evie Bradbury joins Hornets Women for 2026

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

17 Feb 2026

Hornets Women drawn away in Challenge Shield

Rochdale Hornets Women have been drawn away to Rochdale Mayfield in Round 1 of the Women’s Challenge Shield.

17 Feb 2026

Report: Rochdale Hornets 24-10 Keighley Cougars

Rochdale Hornets had to come from behind to ensure their 100% winning start to the new Betfred Championship season continued with a 24-10 victory over Keighley Cougars.

16 Feb 2026

Hornets drawn at home in 1895 Cup

Rochdale Hornets will host either Swinton Lions or Sheffield Eagles in the first round of this season's 1895 Cup.

15 Feb 2026

1895 Cup draw and format confirmed for 2026

Former Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers and England star Luke Gale will join broadcaster James Deighton for the 1895 Cup preliminary and Round 1 draw on Sunday (15 February), live on BBC Radio Leeds from 5.40pm.

13 Feb 2026

Lewis Hatton looks ahead to Keighley reunion

Rochdale Hornets forward Lewis Hatton admits it will be a special feeling coming up against former club Keighley Cougars in Round 3 of the Betfred Championship this weekend.

13 Feb 2026

Half-back Jack Hansen joins club on permanent basis

Rochdale Hornets have completed the signing of talented half-back Jack Hansen on a deal until the end of the 2026 season.

13 Feb 2026

Duo join Hornets on short-term loan deals

Rochdale Hornets have bolstered their squad ahead of Sunday's Betfred Championship fixture against Keighley Cougars, bringing in two new faces on loan.

12 Feb 2026

Rochdale Hornets announce season ticket offer for Halifax supporters

Rochdale Hornets can today announce that Halifax Panthers season ticket holders will be permitted free entry to all home league fixtures at the Crown Oil Arena throughout the 2026 season.

12 Feb 2026

Club update: 1907 Lounge

Unfortunately, due to a pre-booked function in the 1907 Lounge, this area of the ground will be closed for Sunday's Betfred Championship fixture against Keighley Cougars.

11 Feb 2026

Report: Rochdale Hornets 0-83 Wigan Warriors

World Club Champions Wigan Warriors proved too strong for Rochdale Hornets, running out 83-0 winners in the third round of the Betfred Challenge Cup.

8 Feb 2026

Recruitment Solutions NW return as main match sponsors

Rochdale Hornets are delighted to announce that Recruitment Solutions NW will be main match sponsors for this Sunday’s Betfred Challenge Cup third round tie against Wigan Warriors.

6 Feb 2026