Category Archives: Club News

Preston Grasshoppers is saddened to announce the death of Mike Forshaw who passed away earlier today (16th April) following a long battle with illness. Mike was a former Secretary of the club who also acted as the club Archivist and Historian. In recognition of his service to the club over many years, Mike was awarded […]

Former Club Secretary, Vice President, Club Archivist and Historian, Mike Forshaw (Pictured left, with fellow Honorary Life Member John Dewhurst), has very kindly agreed to donate his personal collection of Hoppers match day programmes to anyone who can give them a home. Unfortunately Mike is seriously ill and has made the decision to pass on […]

Members should have received an email regarding International Ticket applications for the 2024 Autumn Series at Twickenham. Members are advised to please check their spam/junk folder as it appears many of the emails are ending up there for some reason.

Good Friday 4pm – 10:30pm Easter Saturday  12pm – 10:30pm Easter Sunday  12pm – 10pm Easter Monday  4pm – 10pm

An SOS from our own Mike Haley was received by his dad Tim on Wednesday 21st February for some Hoppers socks for him to wear for the Munster home game against Zebre on 1st March 2024. The United Rugby Championship (URC) have been promoting the originating rugby clubs from where the players taking part in […]

Congratulations to the February 2024 winners of the 500 Club. 1st Prize – £250 – Ian Mackenzie 2nd Prize – £85 – Audrey Ashworth 3rd Prize  – £35 – George Wrona £715 goes into the fund for working on club projects and £120 to the Christmas Super Draw pot. Thank you to all of those […]

“Hopfest Summer Festival” Live music, extended Gin tent, wide range of beer, lager and cider, touch tournament on Saturday. Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July ’24. Further ticket details to follow.

It is with great sadness that PGRFC announces the passing of Joe Moxham on 29th February. Joe was a longstanding member, supporter and volunteer at Hoppers and will be deeply missed by all his Hoppers’ family. Joe played an active role in keeping the club running smoothly and took great pride in maintaining our outdoor […]

Congratulations to the January 2024 winners of the 500 Club. 1st Prize – £250 – Les Pickles 2nd Prize – £85 – George Erdozain 3rd Prize  – £35 – Ennis O’Donnell £715 goes into the fund for working on club projects and £120 to the Christmas Super Draw pot. Thank you to all of those […]

Our guest of honour this week at the 1st XV game with Leeds Tykes is Ian ‘Big Mac’ McFarlane who after a nearly 30 year involvement with the club is moving to Australia to be closer to family. Ian has volunteered at the club in many roles throughout this period but will be perhaps recognisable […]