News

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.

5 hrs

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

Update: Rochdale Hornets Women vs Ashton Bears

Following the abandonment of our recent home league game against Ashton Bears Ladies, we can confirm that the fixture will not be rescheduled.

27 Aug 2025

Report: Swinton Lions 18-12 Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets fell just short against local rivals Swinton Lions in a thrilling derby day battle at Heywood Road.

25 Aug 2025

Ross Whitmore signs new one-year deal

Rochdale Hornets hooker Ross Whitmore has signed a new 12-month deal, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2026 season.

22 Aug 2025

Ben Killan: These are the games you want to be part of

Rochdale Hornets forward Ben Killan says the message is simple heading into Sunday's game against local rivals Swinton Lions: "Show up for each other, and show what we can do."

21 Aug 2025

The Sportsman to broadcast Swinton Lions clash

Rochdale Hornets' upcoming trip to Betfred League 1 rivals Swinton Lions will be streamed live on The Sportsman.

21 Aug 2025

Molly Udale-Wiliams receives England Community Lions Under 21s call-up

Rochdale Hornets Women full-back Molly Udale-Wiliams has been named in the latest England Community Lions Women's U21 squad.

12 Aug 2025

Report: Rochdale Hornets 20-16 North Wales Crusaders

Rochdale Hornets made it four wins in a row and moved themselves up to fourth place in the Betfred League 1 table with a nervy but character-defining 20-16 win over league leaders North Wales Crusaders.

11 Aug 2025

Luke Forber: We need to push on this Sunday

Rochdale Hornets winger Luke Forber says the momentum they've built in recent weeks will be crucial heading into Sunday's clash with Betfred League 1 leaders North Wales Crusaders.

7 Aug 2025

Castleford Tigers front-rower joins on loan

Young Castleford Tigers prop forward Akim Matvejev has joined Rochdale Hornets on loan for the remainder of the season.

7 Aug 2025

Report: Rochdale Hornets 36-32 Whitehaven

Rochdale Hornets put in a superhuman second-half display to come from behind and record a 36-32 win over Whitehaven on the club’s second annual Superhero Day.

4 Aug 2025