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Preston Grasshoppers Ladies 1st XV is to host England Deaf Women’s squad at Lightfoot Green on March 24th. It won’t be the first time the club has played host to England teams at Hoppers or that many of its past players have been selected to represent national teams. The showcase event for women’s rugby will […]

After another two week rest period Hoppers are set to play yet another crucial game this Saturday when they travel Lymm who are currently lying in fourth place, Five points behind second placed Hull and twenty points adrift of Hoppers. Words by Mike Foreshaw, photo by Mike Craig Hull’s victory at Kirkby Lonsdale last Saturday in […]

Here are this weekend’s fixtures, good luck to everyone involved! 24/03 Hoppers Ladies XV vs England Deaf XV (Home 13:00) 1st XV vs Lymm (Away, 15:00) 2nd XV vs Fylde 2s (Away, 15:00) 3rd XV vs Wirral 2s (Home, 15:00) 4th XV vs Broughton RUFC 1s (Away, 15:00) 5th XV Blackpool 1s (Away, 15:00) 6th […]

Cayman Island Tour 40th Anniversary Reunion Date: Friday 4th May Time: 6.30pm Location: The Wiseman Room Book Here! It’s fast approaching the 40th anniversary of the first major overseas tour of Preston Grasshoppers RFC to the Caribbean & Florida. After a few of the original tourists have been talking we have decided to mark the 40th […]

The community lotto continues to be a success with over 160 numbers in the draw. 50% of the proceeds go back into the prize fund and the latest prize winners are listed below. The other 50% go into vital club improvements. For example recent work has included: Safety work in the stand with new lighting […]

We are now just over 12 months away from the beginning of our sesquicentennial season and whilst planning meetings have been taking place for over twelve months now, we are at a stage where more volunteers are required to enable our planned events to take place. We have an international rugby tournament planned which will […]

Our popular Ladies Day returns on the 14th April 2018 and promises to be another great day out at the Club. The afternoon will feature Hoppers 2nd XV taking on Chester at 2.30pm followed by The Grand National live on the big screens at 5.15pm. There is a 3 course meal, goodie bag, a £10 […]

The Brendan Hanavan Trophy returns to Lightfoot Green on Good Friday as a Hoppers XV battles it out with local rivals Fylde. The match kicks off at 2pm on 30th March and we’re hoping to see another big crowd at the Club enjoying this fixture like we have done in the past. There is match […]

The 1869 Club Tour of the North continues with another fun bus planned to Pocklington on February 17th! These trips provide a great day out with lunch, plenty of refreshments and the chance to experience a warm welcome from other clubs around the country. Details Date : Sat 17th Feb Time : 9.30am from the […]