Category Archives: Events

Once again we will be running our biggest fund raiser of the year, the annual bonfire night and fireworks display on November 5th. We need volunteers to help run a safe event for the public and to help raise funds for the club. All volunteers will receive • A free family ticket for the event […]

The traditional Preston Grasshoppers Bonfire and Fireworks display takes place on Wednesday, November 5th at Lightfoot Green. The largest organised community bonfire night in Preston is once again likely to draw large crowds of families for the fantastic display by the award winning Preston based Phenomenal Fireworks. As usual there will be a fantastic fairground plus […]

Preston Grasshoppers’ highly successful Mini/Junior rugby camps will be running again this October Half-Term This is a great opportunity for children to get their rugby fix during half-term. The camps are open to children aged 6-13. The camp will run from October 28th-30th. Children can attend one day for £20 or all three days at a discounted rate […]

The 2014-15 season represents the 145th anniversary of Preston Grasshoppers being formed. To celebrate the club has put together a bumper weekend of rugby to mark the occasion. Starting on Friday 24th October the 2nd XV will host Fylde under floodlights in the Bateman BMW Premier League. Entry to the game is free, there will […]

As the Christmas season approaches many of you will be planning and booking your Christmas celebrations. Whether it’s an office party or a gathering of friends and family, we would like to cater for you here at Lightfoot Green. Christmas Party On Friday December 5th we will be hosting a Christmas Party Night with a 3 […]

The ever popular Hoppers Rollers Pre-Match Cycle returns on Saturday 30th October. Combining cycling, food, beer and rugby this event always proves a success with those taking part. The plan is to meet at Lightfoot Green at 8.15am for an 8.30am depart. Here’s where to book https://www.pgrfc.co.uk/shop/hoppers-rollers-pre-match-ride-oct-30th-2021/

New PGRFC Community Rugby Coach Phil Mills delivered his first Summer Rugby Camp since his appointment to the CRC role in July. The camp was held over three days from 30th July –1st August at the club’s Lightfoot Green ground and saw around 40 youngsters in attendance. Below Phil provides his thoughts on a fun […]

This event has now been postponed until a later date. Once we know the new date we will update the article.   England Deaf Rugby Union is offering the opportunity for all deaf and hard of hearing people with an interest in playing rugby union the opportunity to train with its coaches and team members […]

Saturday 30th August sees Preston Grasshoppers play host to our Dutch twin city Almelo as we welcome the Almelo Big Bulls to Lightfoot Green for a tour match. Almelo has been twinned with Preston since 1948 and 2008 saw the Big Bulls travel to Preston for a fixture to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the […]

Preston Grasshoppers’ highly successful Mini/Junior rugby camps will be running again this summer! This is a great opportunity for children to get their rugby fix before the season starts again in September. The camps are open to children aged 6-13. Both camps run during the summer holidays with the first one taking place on from […]