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2nd XV Leave It Late
For long periods in this game a much changed and unfamiliar Hoppers 2nd XV were given a lesson in how to play in wet and windy conditions by an older, experienced Waterloo side who belied their lowly league position. Ultimately Hoppers’ desire came to the fore to clinch the game late on after a spirited second […]
Fixtures 10/03/18
Here are this weekend’s fixtures. Don’t miss out on what’s guaranteed to be a great weekend at Lightfoot Green! 09/03 5th XV vs 6th XV (Home, 19.30) 10/03 1st XV vs Harrogate (Home, 14:30) 2nd XV vs Waterloo 2s (Home, 15:00) 3rd XV vs Stockport 2s (Away, 15:00) 4th XV vs Oldham 2s (Home, 15:00) […]
The Weekend’s Results
The Beast from the East put a halt to a lot of rugby this weekend but, thanks to the AGP, we still managed to host two cracking games. Here are the results.
Ilkley Game OFF
Unfortunately tomorrow’s game against Ilkley has had to be postponed because of the travel conditions. We will let you know the date of the rescheduled match as soon as we know. For those who were taking pre match lunch and hospitality, this will be moved to the rescheduled fixture or a refund will be issued […]
Fixtures – 03/03/18
Here are this weekend’s fixtures, good luck everyone! 03/03 1st XV vs Ilkley (Home, 14:30) OFF 3rd XV vs Lymm 2s (Home, 15:00) 4th XV vs Crosby St Marys 1s (Away, 15:00) 5th XV vs Fleetwood 3s (Away, 15:00) 6th XV vs Aspull 2s (Home, 15:00) 04/03 Ladies XV vs Carlisle (Away, 14:00)
Fixtures – 24/02/18
Here are this weekends fixtures, good luck to everyone involved! 24/02 2nd XV vs Macclesfield 2s (Home, 12:00) 3rd XV vs Stockport 2s (Away, 14:15) 4th XV vs Upper Eden 2s (Home, 14:15) 5th XV vs Bolton 3s (Home, 14:15) 6th XV vs Garstang 2s (Away, 14:15)
Hoppers Secure Another Bonus Point Win
This was a ‘top versus bottom clash’ but that was not the way the game turned out and the result was still in doubt with just 10 minutes left on the clock. The home side certainly raised their game and, as Hoppers’ coach Paul Arnold commented: “When you are top of the league you become […]
Fixtures 17/02/18
Here are this weekend’s fixtures! Good luck to everyone involved! 17/02 1st XV vs Pocklington (Away, 14:15) 3rd XV vs Sedgley Park 2s (Away, Cup, 14:15) 4th XV vs Trafford MV 2s (Home, 14:15) 5th XV vs Kirkby Lonsdale 3s (Away, 14:15) 6th XV vs Colne & Nelson 2s (Home, 14:15)
Pocklington Preview
This Saturday Preston Grasshoppers travel to the East Riding of Yorkshire making a first ever visit to Pocklington Rugby Club at First Fifteen level after a two week break since the victory over local rivals Rossendale. Words by Mike Forshaw, photo by Mike Craig Our hosts look certain candidates for relegation as we enter the […]
Fixtures 10/02/18
Although the 1st and 2nd XV have a rest week, we still have three teams in action. Here are this weekends fixtures. 10/02/18 3rd XV vs Sedgley Park 2nd XV (Cup, Away, 14:15) 4th XV vs Rossendale 3rd XV (Away, 14:15) 6th XV vs Blackpool 1st XV (Away, 14:15) Good luck to everyone involved!