Category Archives: Rugby

The UCLAN Under 16’s Floodlit Cup has reached the Semi-Final stage with the first game due to take place tomorrow evening at Lightfoot Green. There is no admission charge to come and watch the game which is a great chance to watch the next generation of talent from across the North West of England. Semi-Finals […]

Following a pitch inspection this morning today’s game at Hoppers against Macclesfield is OFF due to a waterlogged pitch. All other games at Hoppers are also OFF. The lunch is still going ahead.

Thanks to all Hoppers Supporters who attended the hard fought 1st team draw at Sale FC on Saturday last!! The ‘1869’ Club are now planning a coach to the away match at Caldy on Sat 16th Jan 2016. Time: 10.45 am from the Club car park (2pm ko) Cost: £15 Lunch to be taken en […]

The club was saddened to hear of the death of Ken Wooley over the festive period who passed away peacefully on 29th December. Ken was a held in very high regards in North West rugby circles thanks to all he has done for the game in the region particularly at Blackburn RUFC and also with […]

Hoppers host ‘top-of-the-league’ Macclesfield this coming Saturday for their first home game of 2016 in what is likely to be their toughest encounter for some time when the home side will be looking to extend their recent good run to four games without defeat. Our visitors have hit something of a glitch in recent games, […]

SUMMER TEST – England v Wales May 29th 2016 England v Wales offers you a fantastic opportunity to see England at Twickenham outside of the 6 Nations. Members may apply for as many tickets as you want. Applications should be received by Friday 15th January 2016 together with full payment. Tickets are NOT sold on a sale or […]

Unfortunately the UCLAN Floodlit Cup match that was scheduled for tonight between AKS and Stockport Grammar has had to be cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch. The game will be rescheduled and we will announce the new date as soon as possible on the website.

Congratulations to Jacob Browne who has been selected in the North of England Under 18 squad. Jacob is selected for the North alongside 6 of his Lancashire team mates. Nick Ashcroft & Tom Carleton – Kirkham GS & Wigan RUFC Jacob Browne – Hutton GS & Preston Grasshoppers RFC Michael Forrest – Ripley St Thomas & Vale of […]

Preston Grasshoppers league programme for 2016 begins with a visit to Sale FC’s home at the end of Heywood Road. This will be the visitors first game there at senior level since Good Friday 1991 when the home side ran out comfortable winners by thirty points to four and a venue where Hoppers haven’t had […]

The 1869 Club are running a supporters coach to the 1st XV game at Sale FC on Saturday 2nd January. Sale FC play at the former home of Sale Sharks at Heywood Road so this should prove to be a popular trip! Time: 10.45am from Club Car Park (KO 2.15pm) Cost: £15 Lunch to be […]