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Rochdale snap up international forward from Down Under as cross-Championship switch confirmed

Australia-born Ireland international Lachlan Lanskey has joined Rochdale on a one-year deal for 2027 following his departure from Keighley.

By Ben Olawumi · Love Rugby League

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:29 PM

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Lachlan Lanskey has signed a one-year deal with Rochdale Hornets ahead of the 2027 Championship season.
The Australian-born back-rower joins Rochdale on a cross-division transfer following three years with Keighley Cougars.
Lanskey has made 78 appearances in British rugby league across spells with Whitehaven and Keighley.

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Australia-born Ireland international Lachlan Lanskey has joined Rochdale Hornets on a one-year deal for the 2027 season. The back-rower makes the cross-Championship move following a three-year stint with Keighley Cougars. Lanskey, a Brisbane Broncos youth product, expressed excitement about working under head coach Gary Thornton and chairman Andy Mazey.

Lanskey has accumulated 78 appearances and scored 10 tries across all competitions in British rugby league with Whitehaven and Keighley. Internationally, he represents Ireland and recently earned his third cap during a Celtic Cup victory against Scotland.

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Rochdale snap up international forward from Down Under as cross-Championship switch confirmed

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