Category Archives: Events

World Record Broken Preston Grasshoppers took part in the Preston Guild Community Procession on Friday 7th September. The club was one of around 120 floats to take part in the procession with tens of thousands of spectators lining the route creating a wonderful atmosphere which will never be forgotten by those that took part. A group of […]

It is with great regret that we announce the death of Preston Grasshoppers’ Honorary Secretary, Ian Mackay after a short illness. Although Ian had been diagnosed with bowel cancer some weeks ago, it was deemed treatable and he was due to begin a course of chemotherapy on August 17th. However, his condition deteriorated and he […]

1st XV assistant coach Alan Holmes is attempting to complete the 3 Peaks challenge in 24 hrs on 19th August to help fundraise for Wythenshawe Hospital North West Lung Centre for the great work that they do and to help towards vital medical costs that help this amazing unit function so brilliantly. This is in support of […]

Saturday 1st September sees Preston Grasshoppers kick off their SSE National League 2 North campaign at Lightfoot Green. ‘Hoppers, with new coach Michael Lough in charge, will host newly promoted Darlington Mowden Park at 2.30pm. The afternoon will also act as the annual reunion for former Preston Grasshoppers players who will be gathering in the clubhouse for the game. […]

The 25th Annual General Meeting of the ‘1869’ Club (Hoppers Supporters Club) will be held on Thursday 9th Aug 2012 at 7.30pm in the Wiseman Room. The Committee hope all members will make a special effort to attend. If there are any nominations for the Committee or items for the agenda, please let the Secretary have them on […]

PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS RFC MEMBERS NOTICE Members are advised that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will take place on THURSDAY 19th JULY 2012 at 7.30 p.m. in the Clubhouse at Lightfoot Green to receive the accounts for the year May 2011 – April 2012 & to elect the officers of the Club. Nominations for all posts, plus any items of other business, must be received by […]

The UK Corporate games have finally arrived and take place this coming weekend. If you’re free this weekend why not come down to the club and watch some live rugby action to keep you going until September. The club is hosting both the Rugby 7’s, Touch Rugby and Squash aspects of the games which take […]

Preston Grasshoppers are looking for members from all sections of the club to be involved in the Preston Guild Community Procession which takes place on Friday 7th September. The club has entered a float in the procession which happens once every 20 years! We would like our float to represent the club as a whole […]

Preston Grasshoppers are pleased to announce that we will be taking part in the Preston Guild Community Procession on Friday 7th September in Preston city centre. The club will be attempting to break the world record for the most consecutive legal (backwards) rugby passes whilst taking part in the procession. In order to begin planning for this event there […]

Please could any remaining sponsors of the Hoppers 2 Twickers riders go to the webpage and pay in their donation using the online system there. If people are unsure of any details then please get in touch with Sean Jackson. The lads cycled from Hoppers to Twickenham in 4 days in some of the most appalling April weather […]