Category Archives: Rugby

Jenson Hamilton (22), a talented young full back / winger joins Hoppers for the 2024-25 season. Jenson has a rugby league background but has played rugby union for Oldham and Blackburn. His strengths are around his running game, and his ability to exploit broken field situations. At 5’10, and 80kg, he is electric with ball […]

Hoppers are delighted to announce the signings of three talented young players. All three trained with the club at the back end of last season, but to have these players sign is a huge achievement. The first of these is Rhys Dixon. Rhys (19) can play right across the front row and joins us from […]

Following the promotion of Alan Howarth to assistant 1st team coach, we are happy to announce that Will Goodier will be taking on the role of 2nd team player-coach. Will has been an excellent servant to Hoppers over the years and made his 1st team debut in the 2023-24 season. 1st Team Assistant Coach, Alan […]

Joining Hoppers ahead of the 2024/25 season is hardworking and durable back row forward, Ben O’Ryan. Ben joins from Blackburn. Ben (28) played previously at Fylde, where he played in National League Two North. As a young player, Ben attended the Myerscough College AASE programme, gaining age-grade representative honours for Lancashire, as well as being […]

After almost a year out with injury, fly half Marc Maher (30) has signed for Hoppers. Previously, Marc has played at Blackburn, where he has been an integral part of their recent success, culminating in promotion to Regional One North West. Marc started his rugby journey at Fleetwood RUFC, before signing for Blackburn where he […]

We are delighted to announce that centre Sammy Russell returns to the club after time away, playing for local friends, Blackburn RUFC. At 6 feet, and 17 stone, Sammy’s talents are well known across the North-West, and there was lots of competition for his signature. Sammy brings a wealth of experience, having played previously at […]

Ahead of the 2024/25 season we bring you news of players who are moving on to pastures new and do so with the best wishes of the club. Ben Dorrington leaves Hoppers to join Fylde. It has long been his wish to finish his rugby career, playing alongside his brother, Jordan, also at Fylde. Ben […]

The Fixtures for the 2024/25 season have been announced with Hoppers starting by hosting Chester on Saturday 7th September followed by a trip to Fylde on the 14th. Please follow the link below to visit the England Rugby website where fixtures for the full National League 2 North season can be viewed. Details on pre-match […]

The 2023/24 season was rounded off with the annual presentation dinner in the clubhouse at Lightfoot Green last Saturday, 11th May. All of the teams from across the club gathered to celebrate another successful season with players from each time recognised with the presentation of individual awards. Please read on for a summery from the […]

We managed to catch up with Hoppers Chairman of Rugby, Bill Bailey, this week to talk to him about the new coaching set up he has put in place for the 1st XV. Joining Head Coach Dan Orwin will be Danny Maher and Greg Smith. Both will be well known to the Hoppers faithful. Danny […]