Category Archives: Club News

The club is very grateful to all the individuals and Companies that support the club in any way – the financial and “in kind” support is invaluable. Richard Ellis (Tel; 01772 863546) is always willing to speak with anybody who is interested in supporting the club whether it be sponsorships, pre-match hospitality or use of […]

PGRFC are delighted to announce that BBC Radio Lancashire will be hosting their evening sports show live from Lightfoot Green next Tuesday, 24th October between 6-7pm. The show will be talking to all the movers and shakers at the club and will have access to all areas giving listeners a flavour of what goes on […]

The Minis all had fixtures away against Waterloo this weekend. The Juniors were also in action against Waterloo. Hoppers U9s out played and out classed Waterloo this weekend in both defence and attack. Hoppers showed great core values of teamwork and discipline and our tackle rate showed true determination – from the smiles on a […]

Once again we will be running our biggest fund raiser of the year, the annual bonfire night and fireworks display on Friday November 3rd.  We need volunteers to help run a safe event for the public and to help raise funds for the club. All volunteers will receive: A free family ticket for the event […]

Another busy Sunday for the Minis with teams attending the Kirkby Lonsdale Festival, Manchester Festival and entertaining Blackburn at home. All Junior teams were also in action. The Under 7s continued their fantastic start to the season with great turnout at the Kirkby Lonsdale festival and hosting  Blackburn at home. The Under U8s split their […]

Following on from two well attended assessment sessions, Lancashire have named their Under 20s squad for this season and Hoppers are well represented in the squad. A total of six Hoppers players have made the 27 man squad; Forwards Jack Granby, Ewan Naylor and Jack Edwards and Backs Will Hunt, Sam Stott and Jacob Browne. […]

This weekend’s main match sponsor is Harrison Drury, a firm of solicitors that will need little introduction to many at Hoppers and having recently advised Kirkby Lonsdale RFC there may be split loyalties! The Preston-headquartered firm is led by John Chesworth who spent 13 seasons playing for the first team and is still actively involved […]

After the 1869 Club’s successful trip to Kendal, both on and off the field, they are now planning the next away match coach to Rossendale on Saturday 21st Oct 2017. Time: 11.15am from the Club car park Cost: £15 If you would like to travel, please put your name on the notice in the foyer, or email […]

Preston Grasshoppers welcome the Kirkby Lonsdale rugby club to Lightfoot Green this Saturday for the first ever League meeting between the two clubs. The Cumbrians have made the journey into this league from the opposite direction to Hoppers by means of finishing last season as Champions of the North West 1 League. Words by Mike […]

Preston’s biggest bonfire and fireworks display returns to Preston Grasshoppers after being cancelled last year due to construction work at the club. The long running event has provided the main Guy Fawkes night attraction in the Preston area for years, and General Manager, Richard Ellis, has promised that the event will be bigger and better […]