Category Archives: Junior News

During lockdown, the club has seized the opportunity to undertake significant improvements to the clubhouse. When Simon Lochhead learnt from Mini Junior Chairman Hugh Duckworth, who is overseeing the various projects, that a little extra manpower would not go amiss, he wasted no time in liaising with fellow parent Roger White in providing a team […]

February Half-Term sees our ever popular rugby camps return. Please see the link below for details of the camp that we are running. Teens To First team Easter Camp 17th to 18th February 2020

Preston Grasshoppers RFC Colts are gearing up for a new season with pre-season set to start on Wednesday 31st July at 8pm.  All players are welcome from beginners to those who have played before. The only requirement is that players must be under 18 on 1st September 2019. Fixtures take place on a Sunday at […]

Sale Sharks are holding another 2 day rugby camp at Hoppers this summer.  The camps are aimed at players from U7 to U12. Dates:  19th and 20th August To book on the course please follow this link:  BOOK HERE

Hoppers Community Rugby Coach Alex Ward is leaving the post as his contract comes to an end this summer. Alex, a key member of the promotion winning 1st team of two seasons ago and a 1st team squad member this season, will be missed by all Mini/Junior age groups and schools that he has coached. […]

CALLING ALL 6 TO 18 YEAR OLDS Come on down to Hoppers and try Rugby for free! Open to both BOYS and GIRLS – join the Hoppers family to experience why rugby is enjoyed by over 400 youngsters at the club every Sunday For more info, contact Alex Ward, our Community Rugby Coach. Mobile:  07802 513637 Email: […]

THE NEW SHIRTS IN ACTION – BRINGING GOOD LUCK TO HOPPERS UNDER 16S IN THEIR GAME AGAINST OLDHAM A BIG THANK YOU TO NICK GRADY, HEAD OF BUSINESS FOR INCHCAPE JAGUAR LAND ROVER PRESTON FOR AGREEING TO CONTINUE AS THE PRINCIPAL SPONSOR OF MINI JUNIOR RUGBY AT PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS FOR A FURTHER SEASON IN CELEBRATION […]

ALEX WARD, COMMUNITY RUGBY COACH FOR HOPPERS, BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A BRAND NEW FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VAN. PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS ARE INDEBTED TO EVANS HALSHAW.  PARTICULARLY TO ANDY LAWSON, HEAD OF BUSINESS FOR THE MANCHESTER TRANSIT CENTRE- FOR PROVIDING THE VEHICLE IN SUPPORT OF THE CLUB’S OUTREACH PROGRAMME TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY. THE […]

We’re keen to ensure the great experience already being enjoyed by over 400 youngsters is shared by an increased number of BOYS and GIRLS. If you’re aged between 6-18, turn up on any Sunday in September for a free trial. We look forward to welcoming you, DON’T MISS OUT! Further information available from Alex Ward, […]