Category Archives: Rugby

Leicester Lions vs. Preston Grasshoppers – 7th January 2012, Kick Off 2.00pm Team News 15. Sean Taylor, 14. Matt Hughes, 13. Phil Baines, 12. Jack Ward, 11. Matt Gargett, 10. Graham Holroyd, 9. Nathan Fowles, 1. Chris Gayle, 2. Alan Holmes, 3. Richard Morton, 4. Ali Atkinson, 5. Wayne Steel Capt, 6. Connor Murphy, 7. Killian […]

As we approach 2012, the second team can take heart following an impressive first half of the season. In fifteen league and cup matches Mike Lough’s men scored 707 points at an average of 47 per match. Equally impressive was their miserly defence which saw them concede a mere 97 points, including a run which […]

In my years of being Rugby Chairman, this I feel was definitely one of the highlights. Players from every senior team and players from the past all turned up for a Festive treat. The Bill Bailey side was definitely up for it guided by rugby consultant Mike Lough and Chris Dew. Ex-players included the regular […]

We have come across a very good blog from a local rugby player called Jeremy Lefton.  The website is www.jeremylefton.co.uk and provides an insight review into all types of rugby equipment and kit. For anyone interested in rugby gear this blog is definitely worth further investigation.

In the last edition we brought you Gareth Dyer’s ‘Ultimate XV’ of players he had played with and against. This time it is the turn of current Chairman of Rugby, Bill Bailey. Below is his selection with justification for each position.

It was with great surprise that the 6th team took the call informing them that this weekend’s game at Clitheroe was ON!.  The Christmas shopping would have to go on hold for a little while longer!  Hoppers 6th V Clitheroe has been a close fixture for the last couple of years with Hoppers taking the […]

Strollers’ Magic Lantern Show If anyone has photos they would like including please email to: martinhothersall@tiscali.co.uk Also if you are going to attend can you email Martin so we can sort out catering etc.

The eagerly anticipated X-Colts game vs. Vale of Lune is now less than a week away (Wednesday 21st December 6.30pm KO). In the run up to the this game the website will be featuring the players set to return and play for the club. This should help remind people of these past players or give […]

Photo courtesy of Mike Craig Hoppers survived a late Kendal comeback to record their first home victory for three games. It did not come easy as difficult conditions played in to the visitor’s hands with Kendal growing stronger throughout the game and if not for a great try line stand they would have walked away […]

The eagerly anticipated ex-Colts game vs. Vale of Lune is now less than a week away (Wednesday 21st December 6.30pm KO). In the run up to the this game the website will be featuring the players set to return and play for the club to help remind people of these past players or give an […]