MATT WILKINSON SIGNS FOR 2024

Rochdale Hornets are delighted to announce the signing of Hooker, Matt Wilkinson ahead of the 2024 season.

Rochdale Hornets are delighted to announce the signing of hooker Matt Wilkinson ahead of the 2024 season. Matt joins the club on the back of a successful spells with Oldham & Swinton in recent years.

Head Coach, Gary Thornton, commented on the signing; “I’m so pleased with this signing as it adds so much to our squad in a key pivotal position. Hookers play an integral role in the way we attack and defend, and to have Matt on board to compliment Aidy and Kyle gives us a very strong look about us in that area. He’s a running threat from dummy half in attack, and tough defensively, so has all the attributes needed to play 9. I’ve always been a big admirer of the way Matt plays and he had other options on the table, so I’m delighted he has decided to sign with us.”

Matt added, "When Gary and Andy were interested in bringing me over with the calibre of players that had already signed, there are players who I formed a good relationship last year with at Oldham I thought that Rochdale would be the best club for me to join. With the likes of the experienced back and halves signings and others already here who I played with before, I feel we will have good spine of the team who can play good attacking rugby and give everyone in the comp a good game. Thanks to everyone at the club for giving me the opportunity and hopefully I can do the shirt justice."

Player sponsorship is available for Matt Wilkinson at £300+VAT for Supporter Sponsor and £500+VAT for Corporate Sponsor. Contact the club for more information.