Category Archives: Rugby

Haley wins with Sharks

10-03-2013

When Australian international Cameron Shepherd had to pull out of Sale Sharks’ starting lineup against Saracens in the LV Cup Semi-Final Preston Grasshoppers’ youngster Michael Haley was called in to start at full back. Michael is dual registered with both Sale and ‘Hoppers and has featured for both sides throughout the season. Haley, who was […]

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Defence the key for Hoppers

10-03-2013

Bromsgrove 3 – 12 Preston Grasshoppers Report Head Coach Michael Lough was delighted with this away win against a dogged and physical Bromsgrove side in a dour encounter on a heavy pitch at Finstall Park. “This was our best defensive display of the season in conditions that favoured their style of play. To restrict them […]

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Dyer’s 6N Blog – Week 4 Predictions

08-03-2013

So we reach the penultimate round of this year’s Six Nations with three teams still in with a chance of winning the tournament although only one still has the chance of a Grand Slam. The last two rounds of games have been disappointing in terms of entertainment and it is to be hoped that we […]

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2nd XV look to maintain position

07-03-2013

The second team host Chester on Saturday afternoon as they look to maintain their position at the top of the Bateman Premier League. Nothing less than a victory will do as Macclesfield and Fylde are breathing down their necks and waiting to pounce on any slip up. Hoppers have beaten Chester twice this season but […]

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Vets Game in Mold

07-03-2013

As part of the continuing fundraising efforts for the Dean Puplett Appeal, Preston Grasshoppers is sending a veterans team (35 and over) to Mold RFC in Wales on the 18th May to take part in a fundraising game. Dean is the grandson of club members Mike and Catherine Forshaw. He was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Stage IV High […]

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1st XV look for 6

04-03-2013

Bromsgrove vs. Preston Grasshoppers– Kick Off 3.00pm Team News Killian Wallace comes into the back row to replace Will Keenan and will be ‘keen’ to make a big impression and claim the number seven slot once again. The backs line up as last week, but the bench sees the return of last seasons skipper Wayne […]

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2nd XV move top at Macc

04-03-2013

Macclesfield 2nd XV 27 Hoppers 2nd XV 36 The second team ensured that their bid to retain the Bateman Premier League remains in their own hands with a thoroughly deserved victory in the affluent surroundings of King’s School in Macclesfield. Preston had to absorb plenty of pressure from a disciplined and efficient Macclesfield pack but […]

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Wonderful Weekend

03-03-2013

Saturday The weekend of the 2nd-3rd March 2013 turned out to be a wonderful one for Preston Grasshoppers. Things got off to a great start on Saturday morning with over 50 cyclists taking part in the ‘Hoppers Rollers’ ‘Tour de Trough’. The lads then enjoyed a 3 course meal at Lightfoot Green before taking in […]

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Hoppers make it 5 in a row

03-03-2013

Preston Grasshoppers 36 – 10 Stockport Match Report Hoppers extended their unbeaten run to five games with a bonus point victory over relegation threatened Stockport. The visitor’s recent form, and the high scoring away game earlier in the season, pointed to a close game but Hoppers won comfortably pulling away in the second half. After […]

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2nd XV showdown at Macclesfield

28-02-2013

The second team face an epic test of their title aspirations this weekend as they travel to league leaders Macclesfield. Hoppers know that victory will take them to the top of Conference A on points difference whilst ensuring that their championship ambitions remain firmly in their own hands. Should Young’s men win and manage to […]

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