Category Archives: Rugby

So, there is a very interesting week ahead in the Six Nations with many permutations as to the final title still on the table. One of the four teams in contention for the title will fall from contention at Twickenham in what should be another robust encounter. This week’s Dyer’s 6N Blog is in two […]

Preston Grasshoppers vs. Harrogate – Kick Off 2.30pm Hoppers line up for the game against Harrogate shows little change from the squad who travelled back from Bromsgrove last Saturday evening with a nap hand of five points with just Eddie Webster and Will Lees swapping places. 1 Andy Irving, 2 Phil Mills, 3 Pete Altham, […]

This Sunday, March 9th, England host Wales with kick off at 3.00pm. Why not enjoy a superb 3 course Triple Crown Sunday lunch with ‘Hoppers for just £12 a head? We have a traditional English Roast Beef and will be serving lunch from 1.30pm. Please ring the office to book in on 01772 863546. England […]

Bromsgrove vs. Preston Grasshoppers – Kick Off 2.15pm Team News The 2 week break has been kind to Hoppers as they are able to name a familiar looking line up for the trip to Bromsgrove on Saturday. After struggles with injury Hoppers welcome back Andrew Irving and Sam Kendall. Andrew Irving, Phil Mills, Pete Altham, Ally Murray, Sam Wallbank, Killian […]

The second team resume Bateman Premier League action this Saturday as they host Caldy. Hoppers were left frustrated last weekend as their trip to Sedgley Tigers was a victim of the horrendous weather in the North West. Young’s men go in search of the victory that will keep alive their feint hopes of regaining the […]

This weekend represents the half way point in this year’s Six Nations Championship. It could prove to be the crucial week in determining who is likely to finish both top and bottom of the table. Here our Director of Rugby Gareth Dyer provides his predictions for Week 3. His score so far is 5 correct […]

The 2nd XV take on Caldy this weekend, looking to get back playing after last weekend’s game was washed out at Sedgley Park. ‘Hoppers need a minor miracle if they are to win the league after disappointing defeats away to Macclesfield and Sale FC. However after beating Macclesfield last time out they are buoyed with confidence going into what looks […]

Hoppers Supporters Evening – Thursday 27th February On Thursday February 27th 7.30pm in the Wainwright Bar you are invited to a ‘Hoppers supporter’s evening for a Q and A session with some of the first team management and playing staff. Director of Rugby Gareth Dyer and Performance Analyst Matt Coleridge will explain the format and […]

The second team look to build on last week’s morale boosting victory over Macclesfield when they travel down the M61 to face new league leaders Sedgely Tigers. Hoppers will hoping to redress recent results after league and cup defeats against the men from Prestwich. There are a sprinkling of changes to the match day squad, […]

Our Director of Rugby scored a full house in this week’s round of Six Nations fixtures and sits on an overall score of 5 correct predictions out of 6 played to date. Here he gives his reaction to the weekend’s games. “Re-reading my comments in my preview to Week 2, I think I was reasonably […]