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Date set for 1895 Cup quarter-final clash with Goole Vikings

The 1895 Cup quarter-final tie between Rochdale Hornets and Goole Vikings will take place on Sunday 17 May.

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Report: Rochdale Hornets 32-18 Sheffield Eagles

Rochdale Hornets produced a stunning 32-18 victory over Sheffield Eagles to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 1895 Cup, coming from behind to advance.

20 Apr 2026

Hornets drawn at home in 1895 Cup quarter-finals

Rochdale Hornets have been drawn at home to Goole Vikings in the quarter-finals of this season's 1895 Cup.

19 Apr 2026

Back-rower Jay Scriven joins until end of season

Rochdale Hornets have signed back-rower Jay Scriven from Batley Bulldogs on a permanent deal, running until the end of the season.

17 Apr 2026

Report: Rochdale Hornets 12-46 Barrow Raiders

Eight-try Barrow Raiders came out on top 46-12 in a high-scoring affair against Rochdale Hornets, condemning them to a second successive defeat in the Betfred Championship.

13 Apr 2026

Hornets Women to face Greece in mid-season friendly

Rochdale Hornets’ women's team will host Greece in a mid-season international friendly on Saturday 25 July.

10 Apr 2026

Update: 2026 women's season

Rochdale Hornets have been informed that Fryston Warriors and Thatto Heath Crusaders have withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Northern League 1 competition.

8 Apr 2026

Outside back Ben Will leaves club

Outside back Ben Will has been released from the remainder of his contract with Rochdale Hornets, to allow him to pursue an opportunity with another Betfred Championship club.

7 Apr 2026

Report: Oldham 36-10 Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets put in a brave performance but came up short against Oldham, losing 36-10 at Bower Fold in Round 9 of the Betfred Championship.

4 Apr 2026

Details confirmed for latest All Hornets Monthly Members' Meeting

All Hornets, the official supporters club of Rochdale Hornets, have announced details of their latest Monthly Members' Meeting.

1 Apr 2026

Law Cup up for grabs on Good Friday

We are excited to announce that the historic Law Cup will be up for grabs when Rochdale Hornets face Oldham on Good Friday.

31 Mar 2026

Report: Rochdale Hornets 35-10 Goole Vikings

Rochdale returned to winning ways with an impressive 35-10 win over Goole Vikings in Round 8 of the Betfred Championship.

30 Mar 2026

Prop forward Chris Barratt joins Hornets

Rochdale Hornets have completed the signing of prop forward Chris Barratt from North Wales Crusaders.

27 Mar 2026

Harriet Wells signs for Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have completed the signing of outside back Harriet Wells for the 2026 season.

27 Mar 2026

New kick-off time for Oldham Good Friday clash

Following a request from Oldham, our Good Friday trip to Bower Fold in Round 9 of the Betfred Championship will now start at the slightly later time of 3:45pm, rather than 3pm as originally advertised.

26 Mar 2026

Hooker George Roby joins club on permanent deal

Rochdale Hornets have completed the signing of talented hooker George Roby on a permanent deal.

25 Mar 2026

Hornets Women at home in last 16 of Challenge Shield

Rochdale Hornets Women will host Hull FC in the last 16 of this season's Women's Challenge Shield.

23 Mar 2026

Report: Rochdale Hornets 22-28 Midlands Hurricanes

Rochdale Hornets fell to a tight defeat at the hands of Midlands Hurricanes, leaving the Hornets winless in their last four Betfred Championship matches.

23 Mar 2026