7 May 2021

21-man squad confirmed for League opener

Our 21-man squad for this Sunday's clash has been announced

Matt Calland has named his 21-man squad for our 2021 League 1 opener against West Wales Raiders this Sunday at the Crown Oil Arena, 3:00pm kick-off.

Fuifui Moimoi is set to enter his 18th competitive season and has been named, while, if selected, Ben Moores could make his 100th career appearances (93 for Rochdale Hornets, six for South Wales Scorpions).

Centre Lewis Galbraith has received a two-match ban following the pre-season friendly against North Wales Crusaders.

West Wales Raiders are set to bring former England international Rangi Chase and former Wales rugby union superstar Gavin Henson in their squad this Sunday.

Fans can purchase an early bird live stream via Our League for £4.95, rising to £10.00 on the day. For more match information, CLICK HERE.

Hornets squad:

Sam Freeman - Sponsored by Rachel Jones and Redway Europe 

Shaun Ainscough - Sponsored by Mark Harris & Family and AAA Pest Control

Ben Calland - Sponsored by In Memory of Ray Myers and Boro Heating

Jack Higginson - Sponsored by Aquatherm

Lewis Sheridan - Sponsored by Dale Projects

Rob Fairclough - Sponsored by Dave Marsh and Emma & Isabella Coyne

Callum Marriott - Sponsored by Reside Estate Agency 

Sean Penkywicz - Sponsored by The Reynolds Family and Recruitment Solutions North West

Gavin Bennion - Sponsored by Bill's Girls and Supro Sport

Josh Jordan-Roberts - Sponsored by 39 Steps Consulting

Jordan Syme - Sponsored by David Heaton and Senior Performance Training

Joe Taira - Sponsored by Ben Boothman and The Lancashire Hospitality 

Danny Yates - Sponsored by Craig Syme Carpet Fitters and SR Waite Group

Adam Hesketh - Sponsored by Active Mental Strength

Fuifui Moimoi - Sponsored by Fui Fans Group and Hamilton Fabrication

Luke Fowden - Sponsored by Tannoy Twins and Valley Decorators 

Callum Ogden - Sponsored by Cameron Heap and Underground Communications

Zac Baker - Sponsored by Stephen Holt Opticians 

Ben Moores - Sponsored by John Bramall and Gerasphere

Ben Forster - Sponsorship available 

Ryan Forshaw - Sponsorship available 

Raiders squad: Bateman, Mulkeen, D.Evans, Phillips, E.Badham, Boginisoko, Stroud, Henson, Boots, I.Badham, Burke, Laing, Webb, Holden, Connor, Allen, M.Evans, Chase, Herron, Morgan, Ramsey.

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