Category Archives: Rugby

PGRFC is thrilled to confirm the addition of the powerful Adam Howard to the squad for the 2018/19 season. Howard 29, is a former player with Darlington Mowden Park, West Hartlepool and Wharfedale whilst he has also represented York City Knights RLFC. In union he has made close to 130 appearances with most of those […]

PGRFC is delighted to announce the experienced Tom Davidson as its first new signing to join the club ahead of their return to National Two North for the 2018/19 season. Davidson 27, joins Hoppers from National 2 North rivals Wharfedale for whom he made over 160 appearances across National One and National Two North since […]

The 1st XV continue their pre-season campaign this Saturday 18th August against National League one opposition Caldy Hoppers have a double header have a double header this weekend. The 1st XV will face National One opposition with Caldy the visitors to Lightfoot Green. The kick off will be 2.30pm. Meanwhile the 2nd XV will host […]

PGRFC are delighted to announce that Head Coach Paul Arnold has signed a contract extension to remain at Lightfoot Green until the end of the 2020/21 season. After joining the club last summer, Arnold’s impact was instant with him leading the club to promotion from the Northern Premier Division in his first season in charge. […]

This Wednesday sees England take on Croatia in the biggest game of football in a generation. Following the fantastic quarter final atmosphere during Hopfest, we are showing the semi final on the big screen in the Dooley Suite, kick off 7pm. There will be food available and offers on selected drinks, so get down to […]

Versatile prop Dan Madden has again committed himself to the Hoppers cause for the 2018/19 season. Able to play on both sides of the front row, Madden has now made over 100 career appearances for Hoppers and is very much a mainstay of the 1st XV squad. Dan said “I am looking forward to next […]

It has been a breakthrough season for former Hoppers Mini-Junior Alex Ward. Thrust into the important fly-half role in October, Alex has been a regular in the Number 10 jersey and has shown increasing maturity and assurance in his play over the course of the Championship winning season. Speaking on his decision to commit, Alex […]

PGRFC is delighted to announce the re-signing of impressive youngster Sam Stott for the 2018/19 season. Stott has enjoyed a hugely impressive first campaign in the senior ranks and has shown a great deal of maturity during the season. Stott has carried on where he left of last season on a representative basis having been […]

The hardworking Oli Trippier is the latest player to be announced as having re-signed for the club for the 2018/19 season. A virtual ever present this season, the robust Trippier has played both hooker and back row this season and has been a physical presence around the field. Oli said “I am really glad to […]

Impressive scrum half Jake Squirrel has capped an excellent first season with the club by committing his future to the Lightfoot Green outfit. It has been a season to remember for Jake who not only notched over 130 points for the club in his debut season but won representative honours with the Lancashire Royals Squad […]