Prop forwrd, Hornby spent four seasons at Leeds Rhinos, where she was a 2022 Grand Final winner, and a three time Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup finalist, including in 2022 when she scored for the Rhinos and was named Player of the Match in the defeat by St.Helens at Elland Road.

On the back of her form that year, she earned a place in the England World Cup squad.

After initially starting out playing rugby union, Hornby played league for Cramlington Rockets and Whitley Bay Barbarians in her native North East.

After taking a step back from the sport last summer to concentrate on her role with Newcastle Falcons Foundation, she’s now returned to take up the opportunity with the Valkyrie.