Category Archives: Rugby

LIGHTNING AND BUILDING SERVICES PLATE – ROUND 2 TYLDESLEY 3rd XV 40 – 7 PGRFC 5th XV The sun was weak and pale as the Hoppers 5ths took to the field against Tyldesley 3rds on Saturday. Things got off to a disorganised start as only twelve of the fifteen shirts arrived! After a brief negotiation, the visiting […]

Cotton Traders Championship – PGRFC 3rd XV 24 – 24 Macclesfield 3rd XV The sun was shining on the AGP as Hoppers 3rd XV welcomed Macclesfield to Lightfoot Green. Hoppers were looking to come away with another W, having already won a closely fought encounter in the reverse fixture at the beginning of the season, and […]

Nearing the half-way point of the season, Hoppers Ladies find themselves comfortably in the top three, five points behind leaders Didsbury who host the girls from Lightfoot lane next in the league campaign. However, with a great win at home against the ladies from Altrincham & Kersal and a tasty away fixture in the cup […]

Here are the reports from the latest fixtures for the 3rd and 5th XVs. Preston Grasshoppers 5ths 51-10 Burnley 3rds Hoppers 5ths hosted Burnley 3rds on a chilly afternoon at Lightfoot Green. After the early season fixture, away at Burnley ended in a draw, Hoppers were keen to get a win on home turf. Burnley […]

Mainly a training weekend for most of the Minis, although the Under 11s and 12s had last minute home fixtures against Ormskirk.  The Junior sides all had Junior Challenge Cup games. The Under 14s travelled to Bury for their Junior Challenge game. On a crisp morning Hoppers Under 14s played exceptionally well as a team […]

The Hoppers Ladies 22 strong squad travelled over to the Isle of Man to face the Vagabonds, a side the girls would have to be at their best to beat and their very best they certainly were as they ran out winners 10-26. By Steve Tiernan. Set back into the hills surrounding the Island’s capital, […]

We are delighted to announce the October winner of the “Club Player of the Month” award winner. This award is given to a player who has played in the Club’s 3rd-6th XV section and has impressed a panel of judges (made up of the captains from those sides and the Head of Rugby Operations) with […]

We have plenty of rugby and events for you to look forward to at Hoppers over the next couple of months. November 25th – Hoppers vs Lymm, KO 2.30pm Come and get behind the lads for this crucial top of the table clash at Lightfoot Green. Hospitality tickets available, 3 course meal and entry for £20 – CLICK […]

PGRFC 4th XV 54 – 0 Crosby St. Marys 1st XV – Sale Sharks Division 3 North Hoppers entertained Crosby St Mary’s 1st team on the main Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) on a crisp, autumnal afternoon at Lightfoot Green. Captain Jimmy Gray had a strong line up on paper – good experienced players mixed with some […]

Two second half tries from Oli Trippier (pictured) secured a win on the road for the 1st XV away at Ilkley, 29-24. Hoppers trailed heading into the last quarter but managed to keep their composure to come back and grind out another vital win. League table and other results Birkenhead Park 12 – 35 Sandal […]