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Play-off system confirmed for Betfred Championship

Play-off system confirmed for Betfred Championship

As anticipation builds to the first kick-off for the 2026 Betfred Championship season, the RFL have today confirmed the 10-team play-off structure format which will be in place for the end of the season.

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Sam Brazier returns to Hornets Women for 2026

Sam Brazier returns to Hornets Women for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women have announced the signing of forward Sam Brazier for the 2026 season.

15 Jan 2026
Head coach Gary Thornton looks ahead to season opener

Head coach Gary Thornton looks ahead to season opener

Rochdale Hornets head coach Gary Thornton says his new-look side are ready to hit the ground running in the Betfred Championship.

15 Jan 2026
Ross Whitmore named new Rochdale Hornets captain

Ross Whitmore named new Rochdale Hornets captain

We are excited to announce that Ross Whitmore has been named the new club captain of Rochdale Hornets ahead of the 2026 season.

14 Jan 2026
Draw made for Betfred Wheelchair Challenge Cup

Draw made for Betfred Wheelchair Challenge Cup

Rochdale Hornets' wheelchair team will host Edinburgh Giants in the Betfred Wheelchair Challenge Cup round of 16.

12 Jan 2026
Betfred Challenge Cup third round draw made

Betfred Challenge Cup third round draw made

Rochdale Hornets are in line to face Wigan Warriors at the Crown Oil Arena in the third round of the Betfred Challenge Cup, after the draw was made earlier today.

12 Jan 2026
Report: Goole Vikings 6-16 Rochdale Hornets

Report: Goole Vikings 6-16 Rochdale Hornets

Goole Vikings and Rochdale Hornets finalised their preparations for the new Betfred Championship season in a tight affair at Victoria Pleasure Ground, with the Hornets coming away with a 16-6 victory.

12 Jan 2026
Forward Dan Lloyd bolsters Hornets ranks for 2026

Forward Dan Lloyd bolsters Hornets ranks for 2026

Rochdale Hornets have signed exciting young forward Dan Lloyd on a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.

7 Jan 2026
Pre-season opener postponed

Pre-season opener postponed

Unfortunately, Rochdale Hornets' opening pre-season friendly at Halifax Panthers has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

3 Jan 2026
Rochdale Hornets 2026 squad numbers confirmed

Rochdale Hornets 2026 squad numbers confirmed

Rochdale Hornets' squad numbers have been revealed ahead of the 2026 season.

3 Jan 2026
Chairman's Christmas message

Chairman's Christmas message

Merry Christmas to everyone who is part of our Rochdale Hornets family, and those in our surrounding communities and wider rugby league fraternity.

24 Dec 2025
Young forward Ben Metcalfe joins Hornets

Young forward Ben Metcalfe joins Hornets

Rochdale Hornets have signed talented young forward Ben Metcalfe ahead of the 2026 season.

22 Dec 2025
2025 Christmas opening hours confirmed

2025 Christmas opening hours confirmed

We are pleased to confirm the club’s opening hours over Christmas and the new year.

21 Dec 2025
2026 Rochdale Hornets kits unveiled

2026 Rochdale Hornets kits unveiled

Rochdale Hornets’ 2026 home and away kits have been unveiled.

18 Dec 2025
Hornets to visit Goole Vikings for pre-season clash

Hornets to visit Goole Vikings for pre-season clash

Rochdale Hornets will visit Goole Vikings for a pre-season friendly on Sunday 11 January.

17 Dec 2025
Women's fixtures confirmed for 2026

Women's fixtures confirmed for 2026

Rochdale Hornets Women's fixtures for the 2026 season have been confirmed.

17 Dec 2025
Five Hornets Women named in Netherlands squad to face Greece

Five Hornets Women named in Netherlands squad to face Greece

Five players from Rochdale Hornets' women's team have been named in the Netherlands' squad to face Greece in an international test this weekend.

12 Dec 2025
Attend our 2026 kit launch event

Attend our 2026 kit launch event

The new Rochdale Hornets home and away kits for the 2026 season will be unveiled at a special event on Thursday 18 December.

4 Dec 2025
Fixture list confirmed for 2026 season

Fixture list confirmed for 2026 season

Rochdale Hornets' 2026 fixtures have been confirmed, ahead of the club's entry into an expanded, new-look Betfred Championship.

2 Dec 2025
Prop forward Paddy Jones joins Rochdale Hornets

Prop forward Paddy Jones joins Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets have agreed a deal to sign North Wales Crusaders prop forward Paddy Jones ahead of the 2026 season.

27 Nov 2025

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