News

Halifax 58-30 Hornets

This week Hornets Ladies travelled to Halifax Panthers to face a side we were well beaten by, earlier in the season.

Spirited Hornets come up just shy at Doncaster

A young Rochdale Hornets side couldn’t survive a second half fightback from in-form Doncaster, as they slipped to a narrow 26-20 defeat at the Eco-Power Stadium.

Hornets bring in three loanees amongst selection crisis

Rochdale Hornets is delighted to announce the signings of Brad Ward, Myles Harrison and Tyler Birtle to help combat the ongoing selection problems facing the club.

Hornets sign Warrington Wolves trio on loan

Rochdale Hornets is delighted to announce the signings of Warrington’s Dan Brewin, Tom Whitehead and Luke Thomas – on loan – for the rest of the 2022 season.

Foundation launch Bula Rochdale! project

Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation is awarded a £61,400 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate Rochdale’s unique and special relationship with Fiji.

Matt Calland departs Hornets by mutual consent

The club would like to place on record our thanks for Matts dedication, hard work and passion for the job.

Swinton prove too much for Hornets

Rochdale Hornets suffered their first home defeat since March, as Swinton Lions cruised to a 53-22 victory at the Crown Oil Arena.

Board Statement in response to RAFC

Rochdale Hornets will no longer stage the England versus Fiji International fixture

Rochdale Hornets are disappointed to confirm that the club will no longer host England versus Fiji, at the Crown Oil Arena, in October.

Hornets come from behind to see off Skolars

Rochdale Hornets were forced to come from behind to record victory, for the second game in a row, after an unconvincing performance at home to London Skolars.

Hornets launch community rugby league team

Rugby league in Rochdale has received a huge boost, with the Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation launching a new community playing side.

Battling Hornets Ladies defeated by Lionesses

Swinton Lionesses vs Rochdale Hornets Ladies, Heywood Road, Sale 12:00hrs 17/07/2022

Pat Moran joins Hornets for remainder of season

Rochdale Hornets is delighted to announce the arrival of Newcastle’s Pat Moran, on a season-long loan.

Hornets Turners Dance Squad Launched

The Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation and Turners Dance Studios have teamed up to launch a new project to attract young people into dance.

Hornets Summer Camps now fully booked

The summer camps delivered by the Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation have proven to be a huge hit with young people and are now fully booked.

How to get free tickets for Hornets vs Swinton

With a return to a 1600 capacity confirmed, for next Sunday’s game with Swinton, we are delighted to offer a Community Counts ticket incentive.

Rochdale Hornets Match Operations and Ticketing Initiatives

Rochdale Hornets provide the following update for fans, and spectators, ahead of the London and Swinton fixtures in July.

Calland delighted with “the best half of rugby we’ve put together”

Hornets Head Coach, Matt Calland, was full of praise for his side following a phenomenal second half performance to claim bragging rights – in the local derby.

Hornets pull off miraculous comeback to beat Oldham

Rochdale Hornets hit a spectacular 44 unanswered, second half, points to come from behind and beat local rivals Oldham 50-24 – at the Vestacare Stadium.

Jy Hitchcox re-joins Hornets for remainder of season

Rochdale Hornets is delighted to welcome back Jy Hitchcox, on loan, for the rest of the 2022 campaign.