Category Archives: Junior News

The weather relented enough for both the Minis and Junior teams to enjoy some action over the weekend. The under 7s hosted Tarleton who brought 1 team and played a round robin with 4 Hoppers teams. All the games were well contested with a number of highlights from each team. There were good tries for […]

The weather was not kind again this weekend and most of the Minis games were cancelled. The Junior teams faced re-arranged Blacksticks Blue Cup games, with mixed results for the Hoppers teams. The U13s suffered defeat away to Aldwinians, Hoppers started slowly and let Aldwinians build a lead, despite a significant performance improvement from Hoppers, […]

Lancashire U18s have named 5 Hoppers in their squad to face Cheshire on Sunday 29th November at Wilmslow RFC (KO 2:0pm). Hooker Harry Robb will again captain the Red Rose county with Jack Edwards (flanker) and Oliver Cuerden (No 8) also in the starting XV. James Hesketh and Harry Bashall complete the Hoppers contingent and […]

The weather relented to allow the Minis to entertain Sedgley Park this weekend. The Under 7s played against 2 teams from Sedgley Park. The games were well contested with both teams having opportunity to play some good rugby and show some good individual skills. Thanks goes to the Hoppers players who helped make up some […]

The Mini’s games at Vale fell victim to the weather this weekend, but three of the Junior teams were in action. The Under 13s had another tough game this weekend against Aldwinians who got off to a quick start scoring 3 unanswered tries while Hoppers were still waking up. But the lads dug in only […]

The first quarter-final of the UCLAN Floodlit Cup takes place this evening when St Ambrose take on Birkenhead High School at 6.15pm. Get down to Lightfoot Green to watch the next generation in action. November and December are shaping up to be great months for watching schoolboy rugby at Lightfoot Green. The UCLAN Floodlit Cup […]

Lancashire Under 18’s have named their side for Sunday’s clash with Yorkshire at Morpeth RFC, kick off 12 noon. The starting line up features 5 Preston Grasshoppers players including captain Harry Robb who returns from injury after missing the game with Northumberland last week which saw Lancashire winning 23-11 with tries from Hoppers players Jacob […]

All Mini and Junior teams were away this weekend to make room for the Archery section event. The Under 7s were able to field three squads of 6 for some eventful games at Winnington Park. Some great efforts by a number of new players to the U7s this season. There were a number of injuries […]

Lancashire U18s beat Northumberland 23-11 earlier today including tries from Hoppers Jacob Browne and Harry Bashall. Four Hoppers players featured, from left to right in the photo: Harry Bashall, Jacob Browne, Oliver Cuerden and James Hesketh. Harry Robb, far right, was also selected but was injured and unable to play. Hoppers will also be well represented […]

The Minis entertained local rivals Fylde this weekend, the clubhouse was packed to the rafters after the games. The Under 7s had a strong turn out with 26 players for their first home game of the season. Fylde came en masse also so everyone again had plenty of game time with four games running simultaneously. […]