Category Archives: Rugby

Following the announcement that Jack Wilkinson, Ben Haigh and Jack Lightowler have signed or the club, we can announce a further 3 names who are joining the squad for the 2023/24 season. Kieran Davies – The former Garstang stand-off joins us after impressing during pre-season. Rob Willets – The openside flanker joins us from Rossendale, […]

Hoppers make the long trip to Tynedale to start the 2023/24 National 2 North season with kick off set for 3pm at Tynedale Park. Tynedale finished last season in 6th position in National 2 North, 5 places above Hoppers. Looking ahead to the game, Coach Dan Orwin was in positive mood saying “Our first fixture […]

We’re pleased to announce the signings of 3 new faces ahead of the 2023/24 season. Ben Haigh, an 18-year-old utility back joins from Myerscough and has featured in our early pre-season games, adding more depth to our talented selection of backs. Jack Lightowler, also 18 is another gifted utility back who joins us from Myerscough, […]

Warm up fixtures for the 1st XV squad have been confirmed as Alex Keay’s men build up to the start of the National 2 North season in September. See the graphic above for a list of all 3 fixtures. The league season starts on Saturday 2nd September with a trip to Tynedale followed by hosting […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

Both Lancashire Men and Women face Yorkshire this weekend with both teams just a win away from a trip to Twickenham.