Archive for October, 2009
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009John Stankevitch has been kept very busy recruiting new players since he was appointed Head Coach at the Hornets. Stankevitch says “I have had to hit the floor running, however the Hornets are a club with a great name and history, which has made the job of recruiting new players easier” Further signings are [...]
Super League trophy comes to Rochdale
Thursday, October 29th, 2009The Super League trophy will be in Rochdale on Saturday 7th November and will be situated in the Rochdale Exchange from 11am until 1.30pm then from 2pm to 4pm at the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre. Steve Goodall, the Hornets’ new Commercial Manager, is delighted to have secured the trophy from Leeds Rhinos for the day and [...]
Want to play for Hornets? Stankevitch announces trial game
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Hornets take the unusual step of holding a trial match in Rochdale on November 8 as Stankevitch and Drummond look to build a squad for life in the Co-operative Championship One in 2010. “Trial games can be a very effective means of finding new talent and also give the opportunity for myself and Des to [...]
U17′s In Cup Action
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009This Sunday will see Hornets U17′s compete in the North West Counties Challenge Cup Preliminary Round when they take on Bank Quay Bulls at Mayfield Sports Centre with an 11:45am kick-off. Shaun Gartland’s team had a week off from league action this past weekend and will hope to gain revenge this coming Sunday over a [...]
Hornets sign Great Britain legend Des Drummond
Monday, October 26th, 2009Great Britain Legend Des Drummond has joined Rochdale Hornets in the new look coaching set up. Des was a legendary figure throughout the 1980s, where he won 24 Great Britain caps, the first against New Zealand in 1980, the last against France in 1988. Des left Leigh where he was a massive star to join [...]
Meadway Juniors delighted with £500 lottery win
Monday, October 26th, 2009Steve Goodall, the Hornets Commercial Manager, hands over the £500 winner’s cheque to Lionell Banham on behalf of Meadway Juniors. Lionell was delighted and stated that “this cheque is sufficient to cover the cost of the pitch for the season”. For details of Lottery membership for both individuals and clubs, please contact Steve at either [...]
Week 30 Lottery Winners
Monday, October 26th, 2009£500 WINNER A3953 Meadway Juniors £100 Winner Margaret Hodgson £10 winners: J3953 Ms Sally Nievel V3953 A Blore Y3953 T Wheelhouse E4075 Miss Claire Walker Q4075 Collin Simpson Z4075 Danny McWilliams Q7282 M Turner X7282 Elizabeth Paul G9406 Denise Worrall R9406 T Ellison
Hornets announce new coach
Friday, October 23rd, 2009Hornets have today appointed John Stankevitch as the new head coach with immediate effect. The former St Helens player, Doncaster and Widnes assistant coach comes highly recommended. Mike Banks the chief executive is delighted and very excited with the appointment of Stankevitch whom he worked with during his time at Widnes Vikings. “We had lots of [...]
New Coach
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009There will be an exclusive announcement in Saturday’s Rochdale Observer about the new coaching set up at Hornets Rugby League. Chairman Mark Wynn said, “We are all very excited about the prospects for the new season.”
Tickets Selling Fast For Sportsmans Dinner
Monday, October 19th, 2009On Friday 30th October Hornets RL are hosting a Sportsman’s Dinner event with our U17′s team. The night will be taking place at Mayfield Sports Centre with special guest appearances from Sky Sports pundits and former Ireland Rugby League Internationals Barrie McDermott & Terry O’Connor, with Braddy The Bull from the Bradford Bulls MCing the event. The night includes [...]
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