Category Archives: First Team

Wharfedale vs Preston Grasshoppers

23-03-2024

Wharfedale 31-21 Preston Grasshoppers “Hoppers find their self belief too late” Wharfedale kicked off in overcast conditions, with a light breeze behind their backs. Preston’s defence took the ball into touch and Wharfedale secured their own line out. After several phases of possession Pinder scored an unconverted try after three minutes of play. Wharfedale 5-0 […]

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Preston Grasshoppers vs Billingham

16-03-2024

Preston 26-22 Billingham Preston Grasshoppers just managed to get over the line in a penalty-strewn match against Billingham. Tries from Samuel Heron, Matt Kirby and Michael Walton were not enough for Billingham, who had to contend with the boot of Will Hunt. 10 minutes in, with their first visit to the 22, Billingham took three […]

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Preston Grasshoppers vs Huddersfield

09-03-2024

Preston Grasshoppers 70-19 Huddersfield A ruthless Preston Grasshoppers blew away a sorry Huddersfield 70-19 at Lightfoot Green with Hoppers’ fly-half Will Hunt flawless from the kicking tee. Field are all but consigned to relegation after a challenging campaign, while the hosts looked to make up for a dismal performance at Otley last time out. Hoppers […]

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Otley vs Preston Grasshoppers

02-03-2024

Otley 41-12 Preston Grasshoppers Preston Grasshoppers were well beaten at Otley in a poor display away from home, with the hosts adapting better to the poor conditions (pictured above). Ciaran O’Donnell gave Hoppers an early lead but a succession of tries from the hosts blew Preston away, with Harvey May’s late try no consolation in […]

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Sheffield Tigers vs Preston Grasshoppers

24-02-2024

Sheffield Tigers 32-26 Preston Grasshoppers A youthful Preston Grasshoppers side suffered a 32-26 defeat on the road against Sheffield Tigers at Dore Moor. Scores from Jack Lightowler (pictured above), Harry Holden, Tyler Spence and a late penalty try saw Hoppers pick up two bonus points in a much-improved performance. Head Coach Alex Keay had rung […]

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Preston Grasshoppers vs Leeds Tykes

17-02-2024

Preston Grasshoppers 14-45 Leeds Tykes Preston Grasshoppers put up a fight in the rain, but Leeds Tykes showcased their promotion aspirations with six tries at Lightfoot Lane. Hoppers were hoping to bounce back following defeat to Hull last week, while Tykes were looking to maintain their unbeaten run this season, with 18 wins from 18 […]

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Hull vs Preston Grasshoppers

10-02-2024

Hull 40-33 Preston Grasshoppers Poor tackling Hoppers undoing. Having been stuck in traffic on the journey to Hull, Hoppers got off to a flying start, with three tries in the first half, in front of a sparse crowd of about fifty supporters. Hull kicked off in bright, still conditions, resulting in a line out to […]

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Preston Grasshoppers vs Hull Ionians

27-01-2024

Preston Grasshoppers 44-35 Hull Ionians Preston Grasshoppers finally got their first home win of the season as they beat Hull Ionians 44-35 in a great display of rugby at Lightfoot Green. It was a thrilling contest full of attacking intent, with both sides picking up a try scoring bonus point. Preston scored seven tries on […]

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Preston Grasshoppers vs Sheffield

13-01-2024

Preston Grasshoppers 24-26 Sheffield made it seven wins in a row with a thrilling 26-24 victory over Preston Grasshoppers at Lightfoot Green.</h3? Sheffield came into the game in fine form, sitting third in the English National League Two North, facing a Hoppers side yet to win at home this season. Starting strongly, the hosts found […]

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Fylde vs Preston Grasshoppers

16-12-2023

Fylde 33-27 Preston Grasshoppers An epic local derby ended in heartbreak for Preston Grasshoppers and relief for Fylde, who survived a late siege to win the last National League Two North game before the festive break. Hoppers roared out of the blocks to take a 17-point lead within 16 minutes. But the hosts fought back […]

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