Category Archives: Rugby

Lancs Under 20’s Semi-Final

18-04-2013

Sunday sees Lancashire Under 20’s travel to Maidenhead RFC for the National Under 20 Competition Semi-final against Berkshire. Once again Hoppers are strong contributors to the squad with 6 names featuring for Lancashire. All 6 lads have represented Hoppers 1st XV this season so the future looks bright at Lightfoot Green. Lewis Allen and Antony Elliot […]

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U16’s Floodlit Cup Final

16-04-2013

Wednesday evening, 17th April, sees the final of the UCLAN Under 16’s Floodlit Cup taking place at Lightfoot Green. AKS (the school formed between the merger of Arnold and King Edward’s) take on Manchester Grammar School. Kick off is at 7pm and entry is free.

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Leicester Lions Preview

15-04-2013

Preston Grasshoppers vs. Leicester Lions – Kick Off 2.30pm Team News With  a number of Hoppers youngsters involved with Lancashire U20’s on Sunday in the semi-final of the National Under 20 Competition versus Berkshire at Maidenhead RFC, Head Coach Michael Lough has given Brad Tuff a start at hooker and rested others. Alex Austin and Ali […]

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2nd XV complete sweep over Sedgley

14-04-2013

Hoppers 2nd XV 34 Sedgley Park 2nd XV 15 The second team ensured a clean sweep over the once mighty Tigers with a hard fought but ultimately deserved victory in front of a healthy Friday night crowd at Lightfoot Green. Hoppers have now won the last five league meetings between the sides but a reflection […]

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Hoppers lose at Stourbridge

14-04-2013

STOURBRIDGE  32                      PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS  22 This game against the league leaders was in the balance until the last few minutes but, not for the first time this season, Hoppers were out muscled and bullied in the tight, conceding two penalty tries. Director of Rugby, Gareth Dyer reflected: “We had very much the better of […]

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2nd XV welcome Sedgley under lights

11-04-2013

The second team entertain old foes Sedgley Park on Friday evening in what will be their penultimate fixture of what has been another impressive campaign. Young’s men who have not lost an away game all season return to Lightfoot Lane knowing that nothing less than a comprehensive victory will do if they’re to retain the […]

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3rd XV are champions!

11-04-2013

3rd Xv captain Gavin McQueen and his outstanding 3rd XV have been crowned as the County Courier Services Division 2 North Champions for 2012-13. The title was secured with a 29-21 win at Blackburn 2 last weekend. The lads have been the dominant force in their league this season having lost just 2 games all […]

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Refereeing Opportunities

10-04-2013

Manchester & District Rugby Union Referees Society New Referees– an opportunity! Recruiting referees from our clubs is vital to maintaining the number and quality of our Society referees. These days part of becoming a Society referee includes attending an RFU ELRA (Entry Level Refereeing Award) course. To support the Society our RFU Training Manager has […]

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2nd XV still in the hunt

10-04-2013

Burnage 2nd XV 7 Hoppers 2nd XV 92 The second team kept the pressure on title favourites Macclesfield with a 14 try romp against a gallant but ultimately outclassed Burnage side. Shorn of the first team players who bolstered their ranks just 21 days earlier the hosts were no match for the pace and power […]

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Stourbridge Preview

08-04-2013

Stourbridge  vs. Preston Grasshoppers – Kick Off 3.00pm Team News Hoppers travel to top of the table Stourbridge with a strong looking and settled team which includes the return of Andy Napier who was in tremendous form before being injured at Bromsgrove. Although victory for the visitors at Stourton Park will no doubt be a […]

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