Category Archives: Events

A Huge Thank You Boxing Day 2012 saw over 50 players turn out in Bill Johnston’s testimonial game. A wide range of abilities and age took part with players ranging from 17 into their 70’s! You can see some photos below which are provided with the kind permission of Mike Craig. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.426549744084218.97038.229567553782439&type=1 The gallery below is provided […]

Preston Grasshoppers RFC is pleased to announce that the super successful charity night ‘Hoppers Come Dancing’ will be returning this Spring on Saturday 23rd March for a 4th successive year. The night sees members from all sections of the club paired up with a professional dancer from Dancers Preston who use the club facilities throughout the week. Volunteers to […]

The morning of Saturday 20th October saw ‘Hoppers Rollers’ cyclsits host the ‘Tour de Trough’ which started and finished at the club whilst taking in the Trough of Bowland. The cyclists then enjoyed lunch before the 1st XV fixture against Huddersfield. Over 40 took part in the day which included a ‘King of the Mountains’ and a […]

Club members are advised that we have been allocated tickets for the home internationals for the RBS 6 Nations in the Spring of 2013. The fixtures are as follows: Sat 2nd Feb, 16:00, England v Scotland, Twickenham Sat 23rd Feb, 17:00, England v France, Twickenham Sun 10th Mar, 15:00, England vs Italy, Twickenham We have also applied for tickets for […]

Bonfire & Fireworks Preston Grasshoppers RFC bonfire and fireworks will be held on Monday 5th November. Gates open at 6.30pm with the bonfire being lit at 7pm and the fireworks being set off at 8pm. (All times approx.) As well as the bonfire and fireworks there is something for all the family with a fun […]

For those of you looking for your mid week rugby fix then you will be pleased to know that this Wednesday, 10th October, 2 of the North’s top rugby schools will be in action as they bring their U16 sides to Lightfoot Green. RGS Newcastle take on  Stonyhurst with a 6.00 pm kick off. The following […]

Preston Grasshoppers brings you a Question of Sport on November 16th, hosted by BBC Sports Correspondent, Richard Askam. See some of the area’s best known athletes, including Sean Long, Graham Alexander and Helen Clitheroe battle it out for the inaugural title of Hoppers’ Question of Sport champions. Tickets are £45 each or tables of ten […]

This coming Saturday Preston Grasshoppers are delighted to welcome Harrison Drury Solicitors to Lightfoot Green as main match sponsors for the 1st XV game against Birmingham Solihull, kick off 2.30pm. Hoppers have many connections with Harrison Drury and we caught up with ex 1st XV captain and managing partner of Harrison Drury, John Chesworth, ahead […]

The club has received ticket information for the varsity game between Oxford and Cambridge on Thursday 6th December, kick off 2pm. Details and prices can be found in the posters below. For those wishing to apply please contact Honorary Club Secretary Graham Cox at secretary@pgrfc.co.uk.

Saturday 2 March sees the Hoppers Rollers try again to circumnavigate the Trough of Bowland.  The unique combination of cycling and rugby involves a morning cycle followed by lunch and then watching the 1st XV host Stockport. Meet at 7:30 for breakfast with a start of 8.15am. Lunch is served at 1.00pm with the match […]