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Official Twitter account of Preston Grasshoppers RFC. Get all the latest news, live score updates and more from Lightfoot Green.
Joined July 2011
One of our legends & favourite sons Steve Kerry was taken ill last Wednesday. Whilst the initial situation was incredibly serious, like the true warrior he is, Steve pulled through & is now stable in hospital. We’ve received many many best wishes which we will pass to the family.
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Huge congratulations to Club Captain Ally Murray who is set to join the record books tomorrow when he makes his 229th league appearance which will draw him level with Dave Chadwick with the most league appearances in the club's history. Well done Ally, a true Hopper!
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Today we turn 150 years old. Thank you to everyone who has played a part, however big or small, in our rich history. Here's to the next 150 years!
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Then and now!. Huge congratulations to Club Captain Ally Murray who makes his 250th league appearance for the club tomorrow. A massive achievement of which Ally should be very proud. Go well Ally!
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PGRFC are saddened to announce the death of 1st XV coach Donny Sutherland. DoR Gareth Dyer “We’ve lost an integral part of the Hoppers family. Much respected & much loved his passing leaves a hole in the lives of so many”
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Huge congratulations to Club Captain Ally Murray who makes his 250th appearance for the 1st XV tomorrow at Harrogate. Some achievement from Ally!
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Massive congratulations to former Hopper @mikehaley_1 on his call up to the @IrishRugby squad. #OnceAHopper.
15 Munster players have been named in the @IrishRugby squad for #RugbyWorldCup2019 pre-season training. Congratulations to @MikeHaley_1 and @JeanKleyn on their first Ireland call-ups!. Full details > > #SUAF 🔴 #ShoulderToShoulder
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Head Coach @arnie_4 is amongst the substitutes tomorrow for 1 final appearance which will take him to a total of 450 competitive senior games. We caught up with Paul to ask him about his career and talk about his teammates. Superb career, well done Arnie!
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A fitting way for Arnie to end his last league season with Hoppers!. Thanks for everything mate. 2 promotions and hopefully a Lancashire Cup to finish! You'll be missed and you and family are always welcome at Lightfoot Green. #OnceAHopperAlwaysAHopper
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PGRFC Head Coach Paul Arnold is to step down from his role at the completion of the current 2021/22 playing season. Arnold, who took over the role at the start of the 2017/18 season, is stepping away from the club for personal reasons. More >>>>.
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We're honoured to be hosting a @LancsPolice vs Yorks match tomorrow which is being played in memory of PC Andrew Harper who sadly lost his life in the line of duty last month. Kick off is at 6. All money raised from a raffle and bucket collection will go to PC Harper’s family.
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PGRFC is delighted to announce the return of former DOR and Head Coach Alex Keay to Lightfoot Green. Alex led Hoppers for several seasons from the 2002/3 season and is remembered for leading the club to its first ever Lancs Cup win during his first spell.
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Outstanding from Hoppers this afternoon to beat third placed Otely 28-25 at Lightfoot Green. What a way to celebrate our 800th league appearance. Get in!. #UpTheHoppers #WeArePreston
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Huge win for Hoppers with a 29-7 bonus point over league leaders @Ioniansrufc. Christmas has come early for @arnie_4 and his men! #UpTheHoppers.
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Hoppers is set to open its doors on July 4th for food and drink. Management staff have followed government guidance and implemented stringent social distancing measures meaning the public will be able to visit the club’s pop-up bar, situated outside.
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Hoppers once again named County Senior Club of the Year. Just reward for all aspects of the club as 6 Senior Mens Teams competed this season, Ladies XV went unbeaten & 500 M&Y players took part in the game. Unparalleled levels of participation & achievement on & off the field.
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Rugby is a sport for all! Together we are a rugby family & a big part of that is nurturing our young players to give them confidence. We’re all part of Team Alfie!.
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GET IN! PROMOTION CONFIRMED!. A win for the 1st XV at Alnwick and results elsewhere in the league mean the lads can’t be caught and are guaranteed a top 2 finish. #UpTheHoppers #WeArePreston #NorthPremier
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What a feeling to welcome our first guests to The Terrace Bar @ Hoppers in 2021! . We look forward to welcoming a few thousand more!
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To all our Hoppers players, coaches, members, supporters, sponsors, their families and the wider rugby family, have a safe, healthy and enjoyable Christmas. Till we all meet again, once a Hopper, always a Hopper!.
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As we pause all of our activity for the impending lockdown period we’d like to thank everyone who’s supported us since we reopened back in the Sunmer. Stay safe and we’ll see you soon!
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Massive congratulations to Hoppers centre Sam Stott who has been named in the England Counties U20s squad having already captained the North of England U20s this season.
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Ever popular prop forward Oga Mabaya (@CRAZYMABAYA) is in line to make his 100th start for Hoppers 1st XV on Saturday. A great achievement for Oga who is a great example of what hard work can achieve.
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Tremendous gesture this evening from 1st XV shirt sleeve sponsor Noblett's Fish and Chips who treated the lads to fish and chips after training. Over £100 that the lads would have paid has instead been donated to the player's chosen charity for the season which is @bebravebears.
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PGRFC is delighted to announce the appointments of Joel Unsworth (Head Coach) and Dan Orwin (Assistant Coach) to lead the 1st XV Senior Squad coaching for the 2022/23 season. More here >
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Oga Mabaya will take to the field representing the 1st XV for the 175th and last time tomorrow as he announces his retirement. They don't make many like Oga. A club man who is honest, determined and loyal. Thank you Oga, enjoy retirement. Once a Hopper, always a Hopper.
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Fantastic to see rugby up and running again a Lightfoot Green this morning with @HoppersGirlsRu1
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Things you love to see! 💙💙 Welcome home @stevekerryworld.
After 2 weeks in hospital and a major operation later the Boss is finally home and on the road to recovery. True warrior. The best to ever do it. My old man @stevekerryworld ❤️
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Big congratulations to vice captain @sam_stott25 who makes his 100th Senior appearance for the club this afternoon. Enjoy the day Sam! 👏👏👏🥳🥳
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As a club we are devastated to hear of Joe Moxham's passing. Joe was a big part of our club and will be sorely missed. Our condolences go to Joe's family and friends. Once a Hopper, always a Hopper.
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Congratulations to @BillBeaumont who has been honoured with a knighthood in the New Year’s honours list. Well done form everyone at Lightfoot Green.
“The RFU is so proud that Bill’s unwavering support for and contribution to rugby has been honoured with a Knighthood. For over 40 years, Bill has worked tirelessly for the game, captaining his club, his country and the British & Irish Lions.”. Congratulations to @BillBeaumont 🌹
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We lost a great man and a great Hopper yesterday. Les Anson passed away peacefully in the early morning. He will be remembered as one of the great people of Preston Grasshoppers RFC. Sleep well 'El Presidente'. RIP Les Anson
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Today we remember Donny Sutherland with a minutes silence. Donny's family will then lay blue roses in the home dug out. The funeral yesterday showed that he made a difference in the lives of so many. Today is for you Donny. #ForDonny #NOBS #OnceAHopperAlwaysAHopper
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FT 7-30. Big win for Hoppers. Thank you to the travelling support who were superb.
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Confirmed Team of the Decade:-. 1 @CRAZYMABAYA .2 @pjmillea .3 @peteraltham .4 @Steely_79 .5 Rich Morton .6 @AlastairMurray8 .7 @Garth_Dew .8 @matthewlamprey .9 Nathan Fowles.10 Sean Long.11 @NiallCrosley .12 @JRLWard12 .13 @HughesthomasH .14 @mattdhughes .15 @SeanyTaylor15.
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We caught up with former Hopper Mike Haley and his dad Tim following Munster's superb victory in the URC Final in Cape Town on Saturday. Well done Mike from all at Hoppers!.
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Visitors to the club in the past couple of weeks may have noticed the plaque that has been dedicated to Michael 'Mick' Smith which sits proudly at the back gate. A fitting tribute to a great man and a true Hopper. Rest peacefully Mick. Once a Hopper, always a Hopper.
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Take a look at this! Our own Dr Lucy Bacon wins the People’s Choice Award for helping save the life of @stevekerryworld during a Hoppers Sloggers cricket match this summer. Superstar!.
The winner of our People's Choice Award is Dr Lucy Bacon! . Lucy saved the life of Steve who was playing cricket when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. Steve is here today to present the award! . #TimeToShineAwards
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A fantastic afternoon for the staff at The Terrace Bar this afternoon trying all of the dishes ready for our opening tomorrow! Some old favourites return from last summer as well as plenty of new dishes! We can’t wait for you all to try them!
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Brilliant to see so many Hoppers players from our 100th season (1969) in attendance at our 150th anniversary dinner last night!
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FULL TIME. Browne intercepts but can't quite make it for the bonus point try and that's that. Superb win. Hoppers 27 - 12 Otley. 🔵⚪️🔵🔵. #WeArePreston | #UpTheHoppers | #NorthPremier.
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Big day today at Lightfoot Green as we remember Donny Sutherland our former Coach. Hoppers host @fylderugby in an U23 game, KO 2:30pm, £5 entry fee. All entry fees plus raffle proceeds will go to @LancsMind and @QCHospice in memory of Donny. #ForDonny #OnceAHopperAlwaysAHopper
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Full time and Hoppers hold off a late Tynedale fight back to secure a 40-34 bonus point win!. #UpTheHoppers #WeArePreston
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GET IN!!!. Hoppers start the season with a bang winning 38-43 on the road at Tynedale scoring 6 tries!. Enjoy the bus trip home boys!. #UpTheHoppers #WeArePreston #GetIn
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Congratulations @peteraltham @ScottJo15 on helping Lancashire to their County Championship win over Hertfordshire. Commiserations to @SeanyTaylor15 who was part of the Herts team.
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We're delighted to be hosting a Hoppers vs Fylde U23s game on Good Friday in memory of our Coach Donny Sutherland who recently passed away. The £5 entry fee and raffle proceeds will go to the mental health charity Mind. Hospitality can be booked on our website.
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Captain @pjmillea announces his retirement from rugby after a fine career. Thanks for coming back and leading us to promotion PJ. Great player, top captain and an even better bloke. All the best form everyone at Hoppers!.
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We're delighted that Sale Sharks and Scotland intentional @ByronMacG is joining our coaching team next season. We caught up with Byron to get his thoughts on joining the club.
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We are thrilled that our new digital scoreboard will be in operation from this weekend. Our strong relationships with @KirkhamGrammar & @BowkerBMW were key to delivering this superb facility. As ever we are indebted to their excellent support of the club.
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Brilliant performance from the lads this afternoon as they see off Rotherham 21-16 in bracing conditions at Lightfoot Green. Thank you to all those who came to support the team. #UpTheHoppers #WeArePreston
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38-33 FT. Excellent game, high quality tries from both sides.
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The club will be holding a minutes silence before tomorrow’s kick off in our 1st XV game to remember the late Mick Smith, Sep Cooper and Steve Mawdsley who have all sadly left us since our last 1st XV home fixture. May then Rest in Peace.
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The club is devastated to hear of the passing of club stalwart Mick Smith. Hugely respected and much admired member of Hoppers for decades. Our sincere condolences go to the Smith family.
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Get in! Last play of the game sees Hoppers go over in the corner and secure the bonus point try and a 34-17 win over Harrogate. #UpTheHoppers #WeArePreston
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Full time and Hoppers overcome Kendal 87-7 at the Green. A thoroughly dominant performance against a game Kendal side. Up the Hoppers!.
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Great news! @JMawds will be returning to action tomorrow with the 3rd XV following treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. http://t.co/uZkmvpy0GQ.
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So today, two of our backroom boys were the special guests of former Hopper, Alex Sanderson at @Saracens! Craig & Ade had a fantastic day and were truly blown away by the experience. The players are a credit to Alex and the D.O.R Mark McCall. Thank you Sarries.
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Hoppers make it 7 wins on the spin with a bonus point win at Lymm!. The perfect way to head into the top of the table clash with Otley next week!
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Well it doesn't get much better than that!. A bonus point win on the road at Billingham with no points conceded. We'll settle for that!. #GetIn #UpTheHoppers #WeArePreston
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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.
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To all our members, supporters, players and team behind the scenes, may we wish you and your families all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2019. It’s certainly been a year to remember. #Hoppersfamily #onceahopper
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FT: CHESTER 21-41 HOPPERS. COME ONNNNNN!!! Hoppers do their job on the last day, they needed a win, they’ve done their job, been absolutely solid and they’ve stayed up!!!. Hoppers will be in National League next season!! What a day🤩UP THE HOPPERS!!. #UpTheHoppers #WeArePreston.
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We wish to clarify we welcome the visit of @PrestonPolice at our ground. Over the last 6 months we have experienced a number of instances of anti-social behaviour and have requested police patrols to prevent these events. We thank them for their continued support @neilfissler.
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Super performance from the U15s to win the Lancashire Cup beating Leigh 38-12. A brilliant game at West Park from both sides. Well done lads!. #UpTheHoppers
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At this evenings Lancashire RFU annual dinner @RugbyHoppers have been named the County’s Senior Club of the Year for 2017/18.
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We’re passing on the governments VAT cut on food and soft drinks to all of our customers at the Social Distance Inn starting from tomorrow.
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Congratulations to Hoppers U16s who beat Leigh 29-17 this afternoon in the Lancashire Plate Final at Eccles RFC. Well done boys!. #GetIn
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One hell of a game and fair play to Fylde at the end. We go again next week. Great effort lads. #upthehoppers
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WOW!. We've had an incredible response to our Salvation Army Foodbank appeal with enough items donated to fill 7 vehicles from front to back! Also over £1,000 donated which will allow the foodbank to fill up their supplies to help families across Preston. Thank you all so much!
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Work started on pitch 2 this morning to install new drains as well as improve the soil quality by using the earth that was dug out of pitch 1 when the AGP was installed. Hopefully ready for the Autumn!
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Incredible view of the Northern Lights captured at Lightfoot Green last night by the very talented Niall Miller
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We’re delighted to announce our partnership with @_blOKes. A safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment for men to open up about their #MentalHealth.
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Tremendous victory for @RugbyHoppers on the road at @SheffTigersRUFC who produced a dogged second half comeback but were ultimately denied. Some real character shown by all of @arnie_4’s players today but this tweeter’s personal MOM was Ryan Carlson who was outstanding.
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Well we’ll take that! A first win of the season for the Hoppers boys and with a bonus point!. #GetIn #UpTheHoppers
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Huge congratulations to @AlastairMurray8 who makes his 200th appearance in a Hoppers shirt tomorrow aged just 27! A great servant to the club!
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Just 4 days to go until the Good Friday Charity Match against @FyldeRugby in memory of our Coach Donny Sutherland. Kick off is 2:30pm and it's £5 on the gate with all proceeds going to the mental health charity Mind.
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A very major milestone will be reached this Saturday when Pete Altham takes the field for his 150th appearance in a Hoppers First Fifteen jersey. Well done Pete, a great servant to the club!.
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We're back!!!! New season starts tomorrow. Top rugby, amazing food and great beers. Get down and support the lads.
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On the 28th September 1869 a meeting was held at the Bull Hotel, Preston at which the following resolution was passed: ‘That a club be at once formed in Preston to play football with the Rugby Rules of the game but without hacking. The club be called ‘The Preston Grasshoppers’.
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Well how about that!. Hoppers storm back from 0-14 down at halftime to beat Blackburn 21-19 and leapfrog them into 2nd place in the Northern Premier!. #UpTheHoppers #GetIn #WeArePreston
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That's the game! Tynedale 38 - Hoppers 43. Great effort by the boys in what is always a very tricky away fixture. #uptheHoppers.
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FULL TIME. Hoppers score and convert to make it 31-31. As the away side, Hoppers progress to the @lancashirerugby Cup Final. Well played @BlackburnRugby.
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An outstanding comeback from Hoppers at @fylderugby sees the lads earn a 24-24 draw. Brilliant game!
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Competitive end as both teams keep the intensity but it’s Hoppers day, 59-8 FT. Well played Widnes superb effort.
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