Rochdale keep former Wigan winger

Rochdale Hornets have announced the re-signing of former Wigan Warriors winger Shaun Ainscough for the 2020 season.

Ainscough scored 17 tries in 13 games for Wigan before moving to Bradford Bulls in 2011. He then made a career in the Championship with Whitehaven and Batley Bulldogs, before signing for Rochdale.

He told the club website: “I am happy to have re-signed with Rochdale and build again with Matt as coach.

“Coming from a professional rugby background, he knows what is needed to build the team back up and hopefully compete and give the fans some great battles with other teams throughout the year.

“After a tough season, this year it is only right I go another year and give 100% every week for the fans, the team and family.”

Hornets Head Coach Matt Calland added: “I am really pleased to have Shaun on board again in 2020.

“He was our best outside back last season and he played consistently well in a beaten team each week, and that says a lot about him.

“He is great to have around the club and he is a fan’s favourite and certainly knows where the try line is.”