Category Archives: Rugby

The second team welcome Caldy to Lightfoot Green on Saturday in a rearranged fixture. The men from Paton Field were due in Lancashire two weeks ago but transport problems meant they were unable to dispatch a full compliment. Hoppers have faced Caldy three times already this season, twice in league fixtures and once in the […]

The collection of our photos and other cuttings stored in the Preston Digital Archives continues to grow in size. Club historian and Archivist Mike Forshaw has been hard at work adding more material, particularly from the 1990’s. The archive now contains digital copies of around 160 photos all of which are tagged with details and […]

Lewis Allen will be hoping for a little more freedom than he’s receiving here at Claro Road earlier this season. Preston Grasshoppers vs. Harrogate – Kick Off 2.30pm Team News Garth Dew’s selection for this Saturday shows a number of changes from the squad that went close at Chester a couple of weeks ago. Reece […]

With no 1st XV fixture this weekend the 2nd XV take top billing with a top of the table clash at Sedgley Park. The lads would really appreciate your support if you’re able to travel to the game. Kick off is at 2.15PM, post code M45 7DZ. The 2nd team are enjoying a fantastic season and […]

Preston Grasshoppers Senior Colt John Mackenzie follows hot on the heels of fellow player Jake Pope by being selected for England. John has been selected in the England U18’s Clubs & Schools squad. Everyone at Lightfoot Green wishes John well. Starting as a Mini/Junior, John has featured in the 2nd XV in the last 18 […]

Last Sunday Jake Pope was playing for Preston Grasshoppers Senior Colts against Lymm, tomorrow he’s on the bench for England Under 18s vs. France at Doncaster. Good luck Jake from everyone at Preston Grasshoppers. A tremendous achievement. England Under 18s Team to play France (Sunday 22nd Feb, Kick Off 2:00pm, Streamed live on Englandrugby.com) 15 Owain […]

After last weekend’s thrilling last gasp victory over Fylde, the second team welcome Caldy to Lightfoot Green. Hoppers have reached the halfway point of Conference A and sit at the summit knowing that their fate is well and truly in their own hands. Simply put if they win their six remaining fixtures they will be […]

Pete Altham supported by Will Lees, Sam Kindred, Lewis Allen and Chris Taylor against Chester at Lightfoot Green back in November. Chester vs. Preston Grasshoppers – Kick Off 3.00pm Team News 1. Madden, 2. Mills, 3. Altham, 4. Banks, 5. Murray A (C), 6. Lees, 7. Walker, 8. Taylor, 9. Kindred, 10. Allen, 11. O’Donnell, […]

Love will not be in the air as the table topping second team travel to the Woodlands for a Valentine’s lunch date with old adversaries Fylde. Young’s men are unbeaten on their travels and head up the coast fresh from their comprehensive win over Chester last weekend. Hoppers last defeat away from the comfort of […]

The ‘1869 Club’ are running a supporters bus to Chester next Saturday, 21st February. The coach leaves Hoppers at 11.15am from the club car park and the cost is £15. Lunch will be taken en-route. To sign up please put your name on the notice in the club foyer or ring Les Harrison on 01772 863774 […]