Past Players Reunion 2014
15-09-2014
The 2014-15 season represents the 145th anniversary of Preston Grasshoppers being formed. To celebrate the club has put together a bumper weekend of rugby to mark the occasion. Starting on Friday 24th October the 2nd XV will host Fylde under floodlights in the Bateman BMW Premier League. Entry to the game is free, there will […]
Floodlit Cup Returns
15-09-2014
The UCLAN Sport Schools U16’s Floodlit Cup makes a welcome return this Wednesday after a years break. The tournament attracts the strongest rugby schools from the North of England with teams travelling from as far away as Newcastle to take part. The opening fixture this Wednesday sees Merchant Taylors take on AKS at 6.15pm at Lightfoot […]
When I’m 6 Foot 4
15-09-2014
A shortage in tall rugby players has prompted Preston Grasshoppers to launch a recruitment drive to attract potential team members that will be 6ft 4ins or over. The initiative called ‘When I’m 6ft 4ins, aims to bring in potential players to compete for second row forward position with club’s first and second teams. Gareth Dyer, […]
2nd XV welcome Caldy
12-09-2014
After last Saturday’s convincing win over Chester, the 2nd XV welcome Caldy to Lightfoot Green. The men from Paton Field have been combative foes over the last few seasons and are generally involved in the higher echelons of the Premier League table. Whilst those involved in the 2013 Cup Final will remember that fixture for […]
