Category Archives: Rugby

Otley vs. Preston Grasshoppers Preston Grasshoppers will be looking to put an end to their current run of two consecutive defeats and add to their only success this season which was at home to Fylde when they visit old rivals Otley at their Cross Green ground this coming Saturday. Losing last week’s game against Sedgley […]

Losing last week’s game against Sedgley Park put an end to Hoppers winning sequence of home games which stretched back to the beginning of last season’s victory over Wirral. Prior to last Saturday, the previous defeat was the final game of the 2016/17 relegation season at the hands of Wharfedale. However, Hoppers win against Fylde […]

Pending selection Oga Mabaya will make his 100th appearance for the 1st XV this Saturday when Hoppers take on Sedgley Park. Born in Zimbabwe Oga moved to Preston in 2005 and soon joined the Mini Junior setup at Hoppers under the watchful eye of ex-1st XV prop Lloyd Bell. Oga went on to make his […]

Preston Grasshoppers  vs. Sedgley Park – Kick Off 2.30pm Preston Grasshoppers play hosts to another local side this Saturday at Lightfoot Green when Sedgley Park make the relatively short journey from Prestwich, Manchester. After suffering the shock of a last minute defeat last Saturday at Huddersfield when with just a few minutes remaining a five […]

Hoppers host Sedgley TIgers this coming Saturday and we are expecting another large crowd. With this in mind, as well as the changes to the parking at the club, we are looking for several volunteers to help out on the day. The main duties will involve guiding cars to the new car park and also […]

Despite no 1st XV game at Lightfoot Green this Saturday we still have a bumper day of rugby lined up. We’re delighted to be hosting the launch of the inaugural Women’s NC Lancashire Merit with 3 fixtures taking place throughout the day including our very own Ladies 2nd XV. The running order can be seen […]

Preston Grasshoppers take the relatively short journey to Huddersfield’s Lockwood Park ground which is overlooked by the giant railway arches (pictured above) for their third game of the season, and will be boosted by their victory over local rivals Fylde last Saturday at Lightfoot Green. At the beginning of last season Hoppers took Huddersfield’s place […]

Hoppers produced a steely performance to see off local rivals Fylde this afternoon and run out 18-15 winners! Tries for Hoppers came from Matt Lamprey and Sam Stott with Tom Davidson adding 8 with the boot. Chris Briers and Tom Grimes were the Fylde try scorers. We’ll have a full match report for you tomorrow! […]

The 2nd XV have an early kick off this Saturday, 8th September when they hit Fylde Hawks on the AGP at Lightfoot Green with kick off at 12 noon. Why not get down early to watch some great young payers and then stay through to watch the 1st XV take on Fylde at 2.30pm.

Hoppers welcome local rivals Fylde on Saturday for the first league meeting between the two sides in seven years. Fylde endured a tough season last year finishing at the bottom of National League 1. Following relegation the Fylde side have made a good start to the new campaign with a bonus point win over Otley […]