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Six player departures confirmed following 2025 season

Rochdale Hornets can confirm the departure of six first team players following the conclusion of the Betfred League 1 season.

8 hrs

Jamie Dallimore joins Hornets ahead of 2026 season

Experienced half-back Jamie Dallimore has been unveiled as Rochdale Hornets' first new signing ahead of the 2026 season.

15 Sep 2025

Max Flanagan signs new one-year deal

Rochdale Hornets full-back Max Flanagan has signed a new one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.

12 Sep 2025

Vote: 2025 Try of the Season

It's time to choose your Rochdale Hornets Try of the Season for 2025!

12 Sep 2025

Luke Forber completes move to North Wales Crusaders

Rochdale Hornets can confirm that winger Luke Forber has completed a move to North Wales Crusaders ahead of the 2026 season.

11 Sep 2025

Ben Killan joins Swinton Lions

Rochdale Hornets can confirm that forward Ben Killan has joined Swinton Lions ahead of the 2026 campaign.

9 Sep 2025

Chairman Andy Mazey’s end of season update

Following the conclusion of the Betfred League 1 season last weekend, chairman Andy Mazey shares his thoughts and provides an update for supporters:

9 Sep 2025

Report: Rochdale Hornets 32-36 Dewsbury Rams

Rochdale Hornets ended their Betfred League 1 season with a disappointing 36-32 defeat at home to Dewsbury Rams.

8 Sep 2025

Kick-off delayed to 3:15pm for Dewsbury Rams clash

Supporters should be advised that tomorrow's game against Dewsbury Rams will now kick off at the slightly later time of 3:15pm.

6 Sep 2025

Captain Duane Straugheir announces retirement

Rochdale Hornets captain Duane Straugheir has confirmed his intention to retire at the end of the 2025 season.

5 Sep 2025

Gregg McNally to retire at end of season

Rochdale Hornets full-back Gregg McNally has made the decision to retire from rugby league at the end of the 2025 season.

4 Sep 2025

Martyn Ridyard to hang up boots at end of season

Rochdale Hornets half-back Martyn Ridyard will retire from rugby league at the end of the season, bringing to an end his 17-year career in the professional game.

3 Sep 2025

Details confirmed for End of Season Awards Night

Supporters are invited to attend our 2025 End of Season Awards Night at the Crown Oil Arena on Friday 26 September.

3 Sep 2025

Race Night fundraiser returns this Sunday

Race Night returns to the Crown Oil Arena this Sunday!

2 Sep 2025

Report: Workington Town 36-4 Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets fell to a disappointing 36-4 defeat at Workington Town in their final away fixture of the Betfred League 1 season.

1 Sep 2025

Ben Will commits to Hornets for 2026

Rochdale Hornets outside back Ben Will has agreed a new one-year deal with the club ahead of the 2026 season.

28 Aug 2025

New format outside Betfred Super League in 2026

The RFL Board have confirmed that the Betfred Championship and League One competitions will be combined in a single division outside the Betfred Super League in 2026.

27 Aug 2025