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1869 Club Mission Statement

25-08-2023

The purposes of the 1869 Club are to support Hoppers First Team at as many away games as possible, and in so doing, to have fun! Last season we travelled by coach to 10 of the 13 away games. We usually call at a nearby hostelry for lunch and beer on the way, or occasionally […]

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Trio sign up for new season

25-08-2023

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, […]

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Preston Dementia Charity set up community hub at Grasshoppers

22-08-2023

The Blue Flamingo Café, a specialist dementia charity, hosted a community hub event at Preston Grasshoppers on Thursday, 17th August. It provided support and advice to carers and those living with the condition, and will hopefully be run monthly at the rugby club. Erin Singleton, founder of the Blue Flamingo, established the charity while caring […]

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Pre-Season Fixtures Confirmed

10-08-2023

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 […]

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