John Chesworth, Ironman
Congratulations to former 1st XV captain and management committee member John Chesworth who yesterday competed an Ironman Triathlon in 14hrs and 21mins. An Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim followed by a 112 mile bike ride. As if that wasn’t enough competitors finish by running a marathon which is 26.2 miles. Here are John’s own […]
Past Players Lunch
Saturday 1st September sees Preston Grasshoppers kick off their SSE National League 2 North campaign at Lightfoot Green. ‘Hoppers, with new coach Michael Lough in charge, will host newly promoted Darlington Mowden Park at 2.30pm. The afternoon will also act as the annual reunion for former Preston Grasshoppers players who will be gathering in the clubhouse for the game. […]
Season Review 2011/12
After a number of seasons of mid table mediocrity, the 2011/12 season was a much better campaign for the PGRFC senior squad ending in vastly improved showing for both the 1st and 2nd XV’s. Off the field the club had much to celebrate as well as it became the first Northern Club to host the […]
Hoppers Cricket Update
HOPPERS CRICKET GET MUCH NEEDED WIN Guy’s Thatched Hamlet has proved to be Hoppers’ lucky venue, as they overcame Owd Nell’s to record only their 4th win of the season on Wednesday 18th July (Week 14). The win followed three successive losses, and the last victory was at the Bilsborrow venue when they beat Guy’s, […]