Category Archives: Club News

It is with regret that we announce the death of Richard Eastwood on 30th May after a battle with cancer. Richard served terms as both President and Chairman of Preston Grasshoppers as well as captaining the side in the late 1950s. Condolences go to Janet and the rest of the family. His funeral will be […]

Hoppers 250 Club – May Winners 1st Prize £50 – Dave Pendlebury 2nd Prize £25 –  Alex Whittaker 3rd Prize £15 – Jim Moore These are the lucky winners of the May Draw which was made at the monthly Lunch Club. All funds raised will continue to be utilised on refurbishment and maintenance of both internal and […]

It has come to our attention that there are many wrong assumptions and wild rumours abroad regarding the club including the suggestion that the Committee has already agreed on a sale of the club land. This cannot be further from the truth. Nothing has been agreed and won’t be without the approval of the members. […]

This Sunday see’s the Lancashire County Senior XV play Cornwall in the Bill Beaumont Cup Final at Twickenham at 3.15pm, as well as England playing the Barbarians at 1pm. By using the voucher attached at the bottom of this article you can buy one ticket and get another free! All you need to do is […]

Preston Grasshoppers RFC is pleased to announce the purchase of a defibrillator to serve our members and visitors. Key staff members plus representatives of most of the sporting sections of the club are being trained in its use. The Defibrillator was purchased through the North West Ambulance Service Chain of Survival scheme and the training […]

Preston Grasshoppers is taking part in NatWest RugbyForce and is calling on the support of volunteers and the local community to get involved in a weekend of DIY on 15th &16th June. Natwest RugbyForce is a nationwide programme developed in partnership with the RFU, which helps community rugby clubs to improve their facilities with the […]

Hoppers 250 Club – April Winners 1st Prize £50 – Dave Pendlebury 2nd Prize £25 –  Les Anson 3rd Prize £15 – John Peterson   These are the lucky winners of the April Draw which was made at the monthly Lunch Club. All funds raised will continue to be utilised on refurbishment and maintenance of both internal […]

The annual Players Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday 11th May at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £15 with Colts paying £10. Please contact your team captain to confirm your attendance.

The second team conclude their Bateman Premier League campaign on Friday evening with a home fixture against local rivals Fylde. Young’s men can (technically speaking) retain their championship but would need to overcome the men from The Woodlands by 183 points. Therefore it would seem inevitable that Macclesfield are going to usurp Hoppers as champions […]

The club is calling for the help of volunteers this Sunday to help at the Preston Grasshoppers Mini’s Tournament. Help is needed on the car park to ensure all visiting parents, coaches and players are directed to the correct areas for parking. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9am and will be needed for just […]