Category Archives: Club News
Matt Gargett Charity Bike Ride
1st XV winger Matt Gargett (above left) starts a lengthy charity bike ride on Wednesday to raise money for The Wills Foundation. The Wills Foundation is a charity based in Lancashire with a mission to improve the lives of those affected by cancer. Formed by Steve Wills and his family, their mission is focussed on driving […]
World Cup at Hoppers
With the World Cup Finals starting today in Brazil you will be weighing up where to watch England in action. We believe that the Wainwright Bar at Lightfoot Green is the perfect venue to follow Roy Hodgson and the boys. With 3 flat screen TV’s the bar is proving very popular for big sporting events […]
Way of the Roses
A group of 8 cyclists from the club have successfully completed the ‘Way of the Roses’ coast to coast challenge to raise money for St. Catherine’s Hospice. The Way of the Roses is a relatively new coast to coast cycle route from Morecambe on the north west coast of the UK to Bridlington in the […]
Business Network Season Launch
On Thursday 26th June the Hoppers Business Network will be holding its Season Launch Event at Lightfoot Green. We will be launching the new fixture list and sponsorship packages for next season. Plus you will get the opportunity to get your company logo on the first team shirt for next season! We will be raffling […]
Membership Due
Your annual membership is now due for renewal. If you pay by direct debit your membership will automatically renew on the 10th June and you need take no further action! If you are not already on direct debit it is the easiest way to pay annual membership fees. This method of payment is the preferred […]
Autumn Internationals
The club has now received its allocation of tickets for the Twickenham fixtures listed below. Applications for tickets are now invited from members with Vice Presidents having a priority application window up to 4th July 2014. Tickets will initially be limited to two per match per member, although this doesn’t stop you actually applying for […]
Philip Adams
The club are saddened to hear of the death of great club supporter and member Philip Adams. His funeral will be held on Thursday 5th June, 11:30am at St Maria Goretti Church on Gamull Lane followed by a committal service at Preston Crematorium at 12:40pm. The reception will be held at St Maria Goretti Church […]
Kukri and Hoppers Continue Winning Formula
Preston based International sportswear company, Kukri, and Preston Grasshoppers have renewed their partnership for a further four years. The rugby club and the sportswear company have been in partnership for a number of years and this continued link reinforces the strong bond between the two local entities. Kukri’s North West Sales Manager, James Oakes, added: […]
Froch vs Groves II
Saturday 31st May sees the biggest ever domestic Boxing match take place at Wembley Stadium in London when Carl Froch takes on George Groves in rematch following their explosive and controversial clash which took place in November. Over 80,000 will be in attendance and were delighted to be showing the fight live for free in the Wainwright […]
End of Season Dinner
Saturday evening saw the annual end of season dinner for all the Mens teams as well as the Ladies and Colts. A packed clubhouse enjoyed excellent food provided by chef Allan Nutter and his team prior to awards being presented. Director of Rugby Gareth Dyer was on hand to give out the awards for all the […]