Rochdale Hornets news

Rochdale Hornets, Home Shirt front

The 2014 home Rochdale Hornets replica shirts are available to pre order from today, with guaranteed delivery pre-Christmas.

This year’s shirt is made by local rugby kit making giant Kooga, and follows a similar design to the 1922 and 2013 home shirts.

Chief Executive Ryan Bradley commented: "We are delighted to be working with Kooga this year. They have a proven record of being able to deliver good quality kit on time. They are a local based company, entirely owned by JD Sports, and I’m looking forward to developing a long standing relationship after this initial first year." 

On the design of the kit, chairman Mark Wynn added: "We want to develop a kit whereby we can be identified at first glance. The red, white, blue, stripes is unique, and it brought us luck in '22 and 2013 so, for the foreseeable, that is the brand we will stick with for the home kit, while having a little play around with the design of the away kit." 

The 2014 away kit will be available in the New Year, ahead of the season kick off.

The shirts are priced at £45 each, with juniors sizes available at £35 each. If two shirts are purchased at the same time (either two home, or home and away) you save £5 per shirt.

Call into the shop to order, or phone/email 01706 648004 info@hornetsrugbyleague.com to reserve yours.

2013 Player Shirts

Two 2013 player issue away shirts are up for grabs.

The ‘Loyalists’, who sponsor Mike Ratu, and ‘OV’, who sponsor Warren Thompson, have both donated their shirts back to the club for auction to raise funds.

The shirts will be listed on eBay, with all of the money raised going into the ‘Kit Builder’ fund towards the first teams budget.

The first one up for grabs is Mike Ratu, and can be found at:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121220345121

Fixtures

The 2014 fixtures are due for release week commencing 25 November.

The league season start date has been brought forward a week to 16 February, with the club in advanced talks for two friendlies on the 2 and 9 February, both at Spotland, in addition to an away fixture on 16 January. 

You can see all 13 home fixtures for  £125 adults, £85 concessions, £25 juniors by taking advantage of the Early Bird rate season ticket, which is available if bought before Christmas.

Please note that the club will be raising the price of single game admission, to "bring it in line with other teams in the league". Details to follow in due course but a season ticket will be the best value to see the Hornets in action in 2014.

Key Dates

The club will be holding a members meeting on Sunday 15 December, where members can receive updates on the club as well as pit their wits against the 2014 squad in a sports quiz and a series of light hearted challenges.

This year’s event is free to members, non-members £2.50, and starts at 12.30,

The popular Christmas party will follow on from 2.30pm.

The free event will feature entertainment for children of all ages, with activities, fun and games and a visit from the big man himself, as well as party bingo for the adults.

So the club can cater for numbers, please contact the office on 01706 648004 to book places.

Hornets Ladies

The Hornets Ladies started their season with an 18-8 defeat against early pace setters Batley Bullets.

The Hornets stormed into an 8-0 lead with tries from Harriett Widdup and Hannah Prestwich.

Batley's superior match fitness shone through in the second half with three tries, one on the hooter, to take the game.

Player of the match was awarded by Hornets young second rower Armani Khalique, with the opposition choosing centre Harriet Widdup.

The ladies are at home again this Sunday, 2pm kick off at Firgrove, against York. The tea bar is open and admission is free.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Supporters are asked to get in touch early to pick their player, match and match ball sponsorship ahead of the 2014 season.

For £250 +VAT you can adopt your favourite player as your own, receiving recognition on the website, team sheet, programme and tannoy announcements, as well as receiving the player’s shirt at the end of the season.

Main match and matchball sponsorships, as well as match day dining, is available at all of our 2014 fixtures, from  £25 per person.

A clkub spokesman said: "We offer a unique match day experience which includes dining, inside hospitality seats, backroom access and a corporate gift.

"It is a fantastic way to entertain clients, celebrate a birthday or have that extra special family day out." 

Please contact Ryan on 01706 648004 / info@hornetsrugbyleague.com for more information or to book.