ROCHDALE HORNETS have signed outside back TJ Boyd from Leigh Leopards for the 2026 season.

Boyd is yet to make his senior debut but the 21-year-old has been Leigh’s reserves player of the year two seasons running.

Hornets chairman Andy Mazey said: “TJ is very highly rated by Leigh and comes personally recommended by Stuart Littler (the Leopards’ reserves coach), whose opinion on a player Gary Thornton (Rochdale coach) and I trust.

“He is a very exciting player, and I strongly believe he has the potential to become a top Championship performer.”

Boyd said: “I’m determined to show myself and everyone else that I am good enough to play at this level and even better.”