Hoppers lose at Stourbridge
14-04-2013
STOURBRIDGE 32 PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS 22 This game against the league leaders was in the balance until the last few minutes but, not for the first time this season, Hoppers were out muscled and bullied in the tight, conceding two penalty tries. Director of Rugby, Gareth Dyer reflected: “We had very much the better of […]
Keith ‘Dad’ Brierley to retire
12-04-2013
Keith ‘Dad’ Brierley has announced his intention to finally hang up his boots on April 20th aged 71 and after 52 seasons. Keith will play his last game on Saturday April 20th against Blackpool against Blackpool 1 after over 2000 games for the club. We caught up with ‘Dad’ ahead of his retirement to get […]
Hoppers U13s v Liverpool St Helens U13s
11-04-2013
Hoppers 67 Liverpool St Helens 14 Hoppers resumed after the Easter break with a home match against Liverpool St Helens (LSH) on a calm, sunny and dry day. Spring had arrived, except for it being about 10 degrees too cold! Great conditions for the players though, and Hoppers had a good turn out of […]
2nd XV welcome Sedgley under lights
11-04-2013
The second team entertain old foes Sedgley Park on Friday evening in what will be their penultimate fixture of what has been another impressive campaign. Young’s men who have not lost an away game all season return to Lightfoot Lane knowing that nothing less than a comprehensive victory will do if they’re to retain the […]
