Preston Grasshoppers Rfc

Hoppers 1st XV host National League 1 side Caldy this Saturday in pre-season action with kick off at 2.30pm. Let's hope there are some photo opportunities like this one which was taken when the sides met back in October 2009. What on earth is going on?

🍺🍺🍺 HoptoberFest returns to Lightfoot Green on Saturday 6th October with a great night of beer, food and entertainment lined up. The LeylandHosen Bierkeller Band will have you dancing on the benches for sure! Tickets are available to buy now for just £8. 🍺🍺🍺

Hoppers and Fylde will meet in league action for the first time in seven years on 8th September at Lightfoot Green. Make sure you are there for the biggest game in rugby!
Check out some pics from the last meeting which took place on 19th March 2011. Some stalwarts from both clubs in action here including our coach wearing the wrong colours! Thanks to Mike Craig once again for his excellent photos.

There's just one week to go until the start of our Multi Sport Camp for boys and girls aged 6-12. Running on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the camps are run by fully qualified and DBS cleared coaches who will put your kids through a wide range of different activities from several sports!
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We're thrilled to confirm the addition of the powerful Adam Howard to our squad for the new season. Adam is an extremely versatile and powerful player who can play in all three rows of the scrum. Welcome to Hoppers Adam.

Hoppers got their pre-season off to a flyer today with a 50-12 win over friends and local rivals Vale of Lune. Massive thanks to Mike Craig for the excellent pictures.

🏉 GAME DAY 🏉
The 1st XV and wider squad welcome Vale of Lune Rugby Union Club to Lightfoot Green this afternoon for a 1.30pm kick off in what should be an open and exciting pre-season friendly!

Calling all former Hoppers! Our Past Players Day for 2018 takes place on Saturday 22nd September when the 1st XV take on Sedgley Tigers RUFC. We'd love to see you back at Lightfoot Green for an afternoon of great food, a local rugby derby and old friends. Get tagging your old team mates and let's make this a day to remember!

We are delighted to announce the experienced Tom Davidson as our first new signing to join the club ahead of our return to National Two North for the 2018/19 season. Read more here.

The 1st XV will begin their pre-season campaign with a home game with old friends Vale of Lune on Saturday 11th August. http://ow.ly/s9ho30lhJC1

PGRFC are delighted to announce that Head Coach Paul Arnold has signed a contract extension to remain at Lightfoot Green until the end of the 2020/21 season. http://ow.ly/5ibS30lhJzM

PICK OUR NEW AWAY KIT!
We are very pleased to announce that Harrison Drury will be our new kit sponsors for the 2018-19 season, and we'll have more information on that soon.
We'd like you to help us pick the new 1st XV away kit for the return to National 2 North!
... Each kit has a number on the images below. Simply leave a comment and say 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the option with the most votes wins!
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COMPETITION TIME!
Who would like to win 2 tickets to come to An Evening with Royston Vasey - The Man Behind Chubby Brown?
To enter - comment on this post with the name of the person that you would bring, and share this post with your friends. We will be picking a winner in 2 weeks!

The man behind Roy “Chubby” Brown is joining us at Preston Grasshoppers this August
On Saturday 4th August 2018 you will have the opportunity to meet the man behind the legend, with a meet and greet, photo ops, super memorabilia auction and a q&a session all happening on the night.
Tickets are available from Skiddle - http://ow.ly/Gr1650i0Txv, behind the bar or from Dave Parkinson - 07813 733810.
... Watch out for a very special competition to win two tickets later on today!
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HOSPITALITY MARQUEE VS FYLDE
Our main hospitality package has already sold out for the eagerly anticipated derby match against Fylde on September 8th, but we are excited to announce we are adding a new hospitality package for this game.
The pitch-side ‘Hospitality Marquee’ will provide more space for supporters wishing to make the most of the day, with match entry, programme, 2 course buffet lunch and dedicated cash bar for £25 per person.
... You can book your places on our online shop here – http://ow.ly/iEa830kVYw9
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Will it be coming home?! It's just one day until England's semi final battle with Croatia!
⚽️Watch it on the big screen at Hoppers, kick off 7pm ⚽️Bar open from 4pm ⚽️Food available... ⚽️Great atmosphere
We hope to see you down at the club tomorrow! #itscominghome
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Thank you to everyone who made Hopfest such a great event. What a weekend! Who's still recovering? http://ow.ly/3c7p30kRHP4

This Wednesday sees England take on Croatia in the biggest game of football in a generation and we're showing the game on the big screen in the Dooley Suite, KO 7pm. There will be food available and offers on selected drinks! #itscominghome