Category Archives: Events

Below are some photographs, taken by Catherine Forshaw, of the ‘Charity Cider Tasting’ which took place after the victory over Bromsgrove on  14th Jan 2012. This event raised £251 for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and the winner was 2nd XV coach Michael Lough. Click on a photo to see it full size.

Preston Grasshoppers RFC are delighted to be the first Northern RFU club to be hosts to the England Counties XV when they face the Ulster Bank Irish Clubs XV at PGRFC on Friday 16th March 2012 (Kick off 7.30pm – Gates & Bars open at 5pm). That’s right a high quality England vs. Ireland game to be played at Lightfoot Green […]

The club has received the following letter from the RFU and is asking for volunteers from the club to attend. Dear Club Contact, As part of our ongoing commitment to Club Development the Rugby Development Team in the Region are once again holding a series of Club Development workshops. The events will give clubs the […]

After Graham Cox’s very successful testimonial on Boxing Day 2011 the club have decided who they will be awarding a charity testimonial to this year. That person is Billy Johnston! Billy is former 1st XV manager, Colts coach, player and volunteer. Billy is an excellent choice for this year as he has put in many years […]

A group of Hoppers players led by Sean Jackson, current 3rd team captain, are planning a charity cycle ride from Lightfoot Green to Twickenham to raise funds for Help for Heroes, a charity which helps wounded Servicemen and women. The ride is set to commence on the 25th April and conclude at rugby HQ for […]

Saturday 14th January 2012 was a great day for charity at Preston Grasshoppers. Armed Forces Day The bucket collection which took place throughout the 1st XV’s excellent win over Bromsgrove raised £400 for ‘Help for Heroes’, a charity which helps wounded Servicemen and women. Charity Cider Tasting The charity cider tasting which took place in […]

Preston Grasshoppers will be holding a Sale Sharks rugby camp from the 15th February until the 17th from 9am-3.30pm. This camp is open to all players aged 6-15 and to all standards. The camps will be run by RFU trained staff to develop the players throughout the three days in a fun and enjoyable way. […]

If you were at Hoppers on boxing day you will know how much of a success Graham Cox’s testimonial was. As well as a very entertaining match there was a sizeable donation of  £1200 made to Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of Graham’s brother-in-law. This was made up of donations and programme sales. Hoping to […]

The Ex-Colts game which took place on the 21st December 2011 against Vale of Lune was a roaring success. Over 60 lads took part and more than 100 people came to watch. Below are some highlights of the game.

In my years of being Rugby Chairman, this I feel was definitely one of the highlights. Players from every senior team and players from the past all turned up for a Festive treat. The Bill Bailey side was definitely up for it guided by rugby consultant Mike Lough and Chris Dew. Ex-players included the regular […]