Super League and Championship clubs hunted Rangi Chase

The news that Rangi Chase had re-signed for the Rochdale Hornets last night at a fans’ forum was a major coup for the Lancashire club.

And, chairman Andy Mazey revealed that the club fought off interest from Super League and Championship clubs for his signature.

Chairman, Andy Mazey, added: “Having witnessed the impact Rangi made in such a short space of time at the club, and also having got to know him personally, I’m absolutely delighted to have reached an agreement to keep him at Rochdale Hornets for 2022.

“Matt made it perfectly clear he wanted to do all we could to retain Rangi and it’s an important piece in the jigsaw secured.

“Rangi turned down opportunities to return to higher levels to remain on this journey with us and a special thank you must go to three of our sponsors who have supported this deal to help make it both financially viable and possible.”