Category Archives: Rugby

It’s nearly here! The 2015 Rugby World Cup which takes place in England throughout September and October is now less than two weeks away. We’re delighted to announce that we will be showing all of England’s group games as well as the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Final live in HD in the Dooley Suite at Lightfoot […]

Preston Grasshoppers vs. Sale – Kick Off 2.30pm Hoppers opening home fixture of the season sees a visit from the very much “Up and Coming” Sale FC who continue to play at Heywood Road after the departure/split from professional outfit Sale Sharks. Both sides will be looking to get their season started after losing their […]

The ‘1869’ Club are planning to run a coach to the 1st team away match at Macclesfield. Date: Sat 19th Sept 2015 Time: 11am from club car park Cost: £15 Lunch will be taken en route (not included in the cost). If you would like to travel, please put your name on the list in […]

The second team open their league campaign on Saturday with a home fixture against Caldy. With John Young having additional commitments, the bulk of the coaching duties will be fulfilled by Steve Tiernan & Craig Steel. The duo have been integrating with the squad since the Spring and have been heavily involved with the other […]

The UCLAN Floodlit Cup returns for the new season on Wednesday 9th September when Ripley St. Thomas play Birkdale High School at Lightfoot Green, kick off 6.15pm. The UCLAN Under 16’s Floodlit Cup is the leading school competition in the North of England at Under 16’s level with teams travelling from as far as Giggleswick and […]

Haleys Business Advisers has agreed a major sponsorship deal with Preston Grasshoppers RFC for the upcoming 2015/16 season. The deal will see Haleys become the major shirt sponsor for the Hoppers 1st XV who start their campaign with an away trip to Chester this Saturday 5th September. Managing Director Tim Haley, who enjoyed a long […]

A lucky Hoppers youngster is counting down the days until he plays a part in the Rugby World Cup. Rory Brooks’ enthusiastic motivational, pre-match speech to the England team has earned him a spot alongside global rugby superstars when England host the event next month. The 11-year-old who is soon to start at Lancaster Grammar […]

Sam Kindred looks for a gap in the Chester defence last season at Hare Lane Chester vs. Preston Grasshoppers  – Kick Off 3.00pm Team News Hoppers Coaches have decided on a line up for the trip to Chester on Saturday which includes a number of new faces, the product of both Summer signings and returnees. […]

INTERNATIONAL TICKETS – Six Nations 2016 The club has now received its allocation of tickets for the Twickenham fixtures listed below. Saturday 27th February ENGLAND v Ireland Kick Off 4.50pm Saturday 12th March ENGLAND v Wales Kick Off 4.00pm Applications for tickets are now invited from club members for the six Nations home internationals. Applications […]

Preston Grasshoppers is pleased to confirm the appointment of Andy Napier as 1st XV captain for the 2015/16 season. Napier has played at the club since being an Under 8 and after a spell away at Universtiy returned to the club in 2011, playing most of his rugby with the 2nd XV in the back […]