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A big finish to 2026 – three huge home games at Hoppers!

A big finish to 2026 – three huge home games at Hoppers!

Jackie Ballard

There’s plenty to look forward to as we head towards the end of the year, with three exciting home fixtures lined up for our Men's 1st XV.

From a Tigers showdown and a celebration of men's health to festive rugby and a much-anticipated local derby, there's no shortage of action at Lightfoot Green!

Preston Grasshoppers v Sheffield Tigers – Saturday 14th November

It's Tigers next, and the Grasshoppers are ready to pounce!

Sheffield Tigers currently sit 8th in National League 2 North, just behind Hoppers in 6th place. With both sides looking to climb the league table, there's plenty at stake and we're expecting a fiercely competitive afternoon of rugby.

Why not make a day of it and join us for pre-match hospitality? Bookings are still open, with a delicious menu of roast pork, black pudding, creamed potatoes, green beans and apple and cider sauce, followed by a tempting salted caramel cheesecake.

To book your pre-match meal, call 01772 863546 or email bookings@pgrfc.co.uk.

Supporting Men's Health
This fixture will also have a special focus on men's health, as we support and raise funds for two fantastic charities:

  • LooseHeadz – dedicated to tackling the stigma surrounding mental health in rugby.
  • Andy's Man Club – a men's suicide prevention charity providing free, peer-to-peer support groups across the UK.

We are also hosting a wellbeing van provided by ISSA Medical, offering flu and Covid vaccinations alongside health checks. No appointment is necessary, so pop along and take advantage of the opportunity to get checked out before kick-off.

Preston Grasshoppers v Tynedale – Saturday 5th December

A festive feast, live entertainment and plenty of rugby – Christmas is coming to Hoppers!

We're getting into the Christmas spirit for our home fixture against Tynedale, with a festive matchday menu to get everyone in the mood.

Enjoy a traditional Christmas turkey meal, followed by a delicious chocolate orange brownie. And the celebrations won't stop at the final whistle, with live entertainment after the match to keep the festive atmosphere going!

Tynedale are currently sitting just ahead of Hoppers in the league table, making this a great opportunity for our men to leapfrog their opponents and climb a few places.

Gather your friends, enjoy some festive hospitality and get behind the boys as we look to make it a December to remember!

To book your pre-match meal, call 01772 863546 or email bookings@pgrfc.co.uk.

Preston Grasshoppers v Fylde – Saturday 19th December

DERBY DAY! What a way to round off the year!

There's no better way to head into the Christmas break than with a big local derby, as Preston Grasshoppers welcome Fylde to Lightfoot Green for the final home game of 2026.

It's always a fixture to look forward to, and we're expecting a fantastic atmosphere and a busy day of rugby.

The action gets underway at noon, with our Men's 2nd XV also taking on Fylde, before attention turns to the big National League 2 North derby as the Men's 1st XV take centre stage.

A quick note on hospitality: Our pre-match meal and hospitality for this fixture is now SOLD OUT. However, there's still every reason to come along, soak up the atmosphere and get behind both teams for a fantastic day of rugby.

Let's give the boys plenty of support and finish 2026 on a high!

Here's a LIST OF ALL HOMES GAMES THIS SEASON

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