Category Archives: Club News
New Kukri deal for Hoppers
Kukri Sports is delighted to announce the extension of its partnership with Preston Grasshoppers RFC. The Lancashire-based sportswear supplier has partnered with Preston Grasshoppers for more than 10 years as the Clubs Official kit supplier and the new contract will extend the relationship for a further 4 years. Andrew Ronnie, Group Executive Chairman, Kukri Sports:“We […]
What’s on in September
Please see below for a list of events and fixtures taking place at Lightfoot Green during September. SEPTEMBER 1ST HOPPERS 2 VS SEDGLEY 2 1ST HOPPERS 3 VS WEST PARK 3 2ND MINI JUNIOR REGISTRATION DAY 8TH HOPPERS VS FYLDE 8TH HOPPERS 2 VS FYLDE 2 8TH HOPPERS 4 VS CLITHEROE 2 8TH HOPPERS 5 VS TARLETON 3 15TH HOPPERS 2 VS CHESTER […]
Volunteers wanted for Fylde game
Hoppers host Fylde for the first time in 7 years on September 8th and as such we are expecting a large crowd to attend the match. With this in mind, as well as the changes to the parking at the club, we are looking for several volunteers to help out on the day. The main […]
EXPERIENCED GOUGH ADDED TO HOPPERS SQUAD
PGRFC have added experienced scrum half James Gough to the playing squad for the 2018/19 season. Gough 31, joins Hoppers from neighbours Kendal for whom he has made over 250 career appearances. James has also spent time with Wharfedale RUFC and has represented Cumbria. For the 2017/18 county season, Gough (pictured above in action for […]
Harrison Drury unveiled as new shirt sponsor
Hoppers are delighted to announce that local law firm Harrison Drury – a longstanding supporter of the club – has agreed to become our shirt sponsor. The firm has committed to the main ‘front-of-shirt’ sponsorship for the next three years which includes our 150th anniversary year in the 2019-20 season. Many Hoppers supporters will be […]
2018/19 Events at Hoppers
Please see below for a list of club events which will be taking place during the 2018/19 season. Get them in the diary!
Club Re-Development and AGM
The club’s AGM was held on Thursday 26th July and the members present heard reports on the past year from club officers, received and approved the accounts for the year and were presented with the club’s latest re-development proposals for comment and discussion. Club Chairman, George Erdozain, reported on a year of on field promotion […]
Sold Out – Hospitality Marquee vs Fylde
Our main hospitality package has already sold out for the eagerly anticipated derby match against Fylde on September 8th, but we are excited to announce we are adding a new hospitality package for this game. The pitch-side ‘Hospitality Marquee’ will provide more space for supporters wishing to make the most of the day, with match […]
Hopfest 2018 – A Great Success
Once again we were blessed with fantastic weather for our flagship event of the year, Hopfest, where well over 1000 people enjoyed a wide mix of drinks, food and entertainment. A certain football match had the event bouncing on Saturday and the result was the icing on the cake for our biggest and best Hopfest […]
HopFest 2018 – Latest Update
HopFest 2018 arrives tomorrow – please keep reading for an update on the plans for the weekend. -Plenty of tickets are available for Friday and we are able to provide the option to pay on the door. Enjoy the first pick of the ale, cider, lager and gin in the sunshine and don’t forget your […]