Category Archives: Rugby

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 […]

Scott Jordan has committed himself to Hoppers for the upcoming seasons. The full back/wing has been a virtual ever present this season and finished as second top try scorer with 18 tries. The former West Hartlepool, Westoe and Wharfedale player is closing in on 150 career appearances and in that time has amassed 73 career […]

PGRFC is pleased to announce that experienced second rower Chris Roddy has again committed himself to the Lightfoot Green club for the upcoming season. A virtual ever present since coming to the club, Chris has enjoyed an excellent season for the club and celebrated his 50th 1st XV appearance for Hoppers during the campaign. The […]

The club is happy to announce that record try scorer and powerful Number 8 Matt Lamprey has extended his stay at Lightfoot Green and will be part of the club’s return to National 2 North. Lamprey has been a virtual ever present during the 2018/19 campaign and is rapidly closing in on 200 career league […]

Experienced campaigner and assistant coach James Fitzpatrick will again be part of the Hoppers on field and off field set up for their return to National 2 North next season. After an impressive first season with the club, “Fitzy” will again be leading by example and hoping to bring his experience to the fore to […]

Popular back five forward and crowd favourite Ally Murray has committed his future to Hoppers for the medium term. Ally has grown his leadership role during this season and is well respected as vice-captain and has now made over 170 1st XV appearances for the club. Currently he is part of the Lancashire Senior Squad for […]