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Rochdale Hornets 2025 IMG grading confirmed

Below, supporters can see an explanation of how Rochdale Hornets scored in IMG’s 2025 club grading process, as part of the ‘Reimagining Rugby League’ strategy.

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Tom Ashton agrees new 12-month deal

Rochdale Hornets centre Tom Ashton has signed a new one-year deal, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2026 season.

15 Oct 2025

Jaden Dayes signs one-year contract extension

Rochdale Hornets forward Jaden Dayes has agreed a new deal which will see him remain at the club for the 2026 season.

13 Oct 2025

Hornets Women secure promotion with Grand Final victory over Rochdale Mayfield

Rochdale Hornets Women secured promotion to the Women’s Northern League One after getting the better of local rivals Rochdale Mayfield 20-14 in Sunday’s Women’s Northern League Two Grand Final at Odsal.

13 Oct 2025

Lewis Hatton on board for 2026

Prop forward Lewis Hatton has completed a move to Rochdale Hornets on a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.

10 Oct 2025

Luke Waterworth makes rugby league return with Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets have signed hooker Luke Waterworth on a one-year deal.

8 Oct 2025

Dylan Kelly-Duffy completes permanent Hornets move

Young forward Dylan Kelly-Duffy has joined Rochdale Hornets on a permanent deal ahead of the 2026 season.

6 Oct 2025

Exciting prop forward joins Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets have further reinforced their forward pack with the signing of front-rower Danny Lynch.

3 Oct 2025

Seven Hornets Women named in Netherlands squad to face Ireland

Seven Rochdale Hornets Women players have been named in the Netherlands' squad to face Ireland in an international test this weekend.

3 Oct 2025

Hornets sign ex-New Zealand and Samoa international Junior Sa'u

Rochdale Hornets have completed the signing of former New Zealand and Samoa international Junior Sa'u on a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.

1 Oct 2025

Ethan Wood arrives on one-year deal

Rochdale Hornets have signed young Hunslet second-rower Ethan Wood on a 12-month deal ahead of the 2026 season.

29 Sep 2025

Jordan Syme makes Hornets return ahead of 2026 season

Loose forward Jordan Syme has become Rochdale Hornets' third new signing of the week.

26 Sep 2025

Hornets wheelchair side ready to embrace Grand Final

This Sunday, Rochdale Hornets' wheelchair side face Castleford Tigers in the Betfred Wheelchair Championship Grand Final.

26 Sep 2025

Matty Unsworth becomes latest signing for 2026

Second-rower Matty Unsworth has completed a move to Rochdale Hornets ahead of the 2026 season.

25 Sep 2025

Jordan Paga becomes second new addition for 2026

Rochdale Hornets have confirmed the signing of half-back Jordan Paga on a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.

23 Sep 2025

Details confirmed for Betfred Wheelchair Championship Grand Final

Rochdale Hornets' wheelchair side will face Castleford Tigers in the Betfred Wheelchair Championship Grand Final on Sunday 28 September.

19 Sep 2025

Morgan Punchard signs new one-year deal

Rochdale Hornets utility half-back Morgan Punchard has signed a new one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.

19 Sep 2025

Jordan Andrade on board for 2026

Rochdale Hornets forward Jordan Andrade has extended his stay at the club for a further 12 months, signing a new one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.

17 Sep 2025