Category Archives: Rugby
Quartet to depart Hoppers as progress is made with recruitment
Four of last season’s playing squad have decided to call time on their spell at Preston Grasshoppers over the summer. Forwards Oga Mabaya, Dan Madden and Ben Dorrington are retiring, while Centre Harry Swarbrick has moved to Germany. The quartet were part of a post-Christmas revival which saw Hoppers finish 11th and retain their status […]
Pre-Match Lunches Members Priority Booking
Dear Member, We are all looking forward to the start of the new season with some fantastic matches to look forward to. This year we want to give our members first opportunity to book pre-match lunches for home games at the club before they go on sale to the general public. Members can book up […]
Senior Men’s Fixtures Released
Fixtures for the senior men’s section of the club have now been released for 2023/24. As a club we run 5 senior men’s teams from 1st XV through to 5th XV. The 1st XV start their campaign away at Tynedale on 2nd September whilst the 2nd XV host Lymm 2 in the NOWIRUL Premier League. […]
Fixtures for 2023/24 released
The fixtures for the 2023/24 National 2 North campaign have been released and can be seen in the image above. We start at Tynedale and host Fylde the week after. Newcomers to the league this year include Lymm, Billingham, Hull and Leeds Tykes. Just over 2 months to go! To see fixtures for the full […]
Former Hopper Haley wins URC
Former Preston Grasshopper Mike Haley was in action at the weekend as his Munster side took on The Stormers in the Final of the United Rugby Championship in Cape Town. The Irish said ran out 19-14 winners to pick up their first trophy in 12 years. Reflecting on the win, Mike said ” I’m absolutely […]
Lancashire Men and Women one game from Twickenham
Both Lancashire Men and Women face Yorkshire this weekend with both teams just a win away from a trip to Twickenham.
5 Hoppers selected for Lancashire
Following a 59-14 win at Cheshire last weekend, Lancashire make the long trip to Hertfordshire this weekend with 5 Hoppers in the ranks. Jacob Browne starts at full back with Will Hunt making a first start at fly-half. Olli Trippier is joined on the bench by Scott Richardson and Ally Murray.
Players Dinners Awards 2022/23
Saturday 6th May saw the annual Players Dinner take place in the clubhouse at Lightfoot Green. The evening allowed all in attendance to reflect on another successful season for the club with 5 mens teams completing the season as well as the reforming of the Women’s team. Award winners from each team are listed below. […]
3 Hoppers selected for Lancashire
Congratulations to the 3 Hoppers who have been selected in the Lancashire squad to face Cheshire this weekend. Backs Jacob Browne and Will Hunt are selected for the first time whilst forward Olli Trippier is selected again after being included in the squad last year. Browne starts on the wing whilst Hunt and Trippier are […]
Signings Secured
Following an uncertain first half of the season, Hoppers successfully secured their status in National 2 North. However, since the turn of the year there has also been plenty of off-field activity and Chairman of Rugby Mike Bailey has been busy adding to the squad, the entirety of whom have committed to next season already. […]