http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/ Preston and Leyland Citizen /sport/grasshoppers/ en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:36:48 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:36:48 +0000 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/ http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3994625.Preston_Grasshoppers_14_Fylde_12/?ref=rss An excellent second half display saw Preston Grasshoppers emerge victorious in front of a packed house at Lightfoot Green. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:07:56 +0000 207038a8d991a9f2fabe04f254e4ed2c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3977300.Preston_Grasshoppers_27_Hull_10/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers ran in two first half tries to win a bruising encounter at Lightfoot Green. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:51:11 +0000 1822de1ac3dc3623e62435cd1a22bfe3 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3977298.Nuneaton_46_Preston_Grasshoppers_22/?ref=rss Nuneaton’s classy backs, superbly orchestrated by stand-in fly half Rob Cook, ran riot in the first quarter of this game leaving Hoppers reeling and 27 points adrift. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:50:55 +0000 01ba15388c18b31bb175b4d3d9f46fbf http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3938758.Leicester_Lions_8_Preston_Grasshoppers_34/?ref=rss Preston overcame the elements to secure a well deserved win at Lightfoot Green. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:44:49 +0000 9146426c8492354fa2c9215ad7d617b5 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3874984.Another_home_draw_for_Preston_Grasshoppers_in_EDF_National_Trophy_/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers will play North One league leaders Hull RUFC at home in the third round of the EDF Energy National Trophy. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:15:19 +0000 543cdaeae6fcdd21962899ba2f6d2132 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3871990.Preston_Grasshoppers_34_Newark_18_/?ref=rss Injuries caused Hoppers to field a make-shift back row while bench replacements were given a start for this EDF Energy National Trophy second round tie. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:15:35 +0000 39c6c098f1930b03a6b95a79b0e8ce35 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3853175.Huddersfield_24_Preston_Grasshoppers_9_/?ref=rss Hoppers suffered their fifth away loss of the season in this scrappy game, this time even failing to notch a losing bonus point. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:31:50 +0000 339c049e52e94ee259ddda92a13a5085 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3849461.Preston_Grasshoppers_duo_back_from_injury_for_Huddersfield_trip/?ref=rss Prop forward John Peterson and flanker Luke Cunningham return from injury for Preston Grasshoppers when they face Huddersfield at Lockwood Park on Saturday, while Lee Imoliek and Phil Deakin drop to the bench. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:19:40 +0000 3444ebb7b30039a6dcadb80b5143d4d9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3837020.Loughborough_Students_29_Preston_Grasshoppers_24_/?ref=rss A great second half performance from the pack almost snatched victory for Hoppers after they trailed by 20 points at the break and, if they had played the same tactics in the first period, it could have been a comfortable win. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:41:52 +0000 7f38229db3ae3506393a8342427075a2 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3814195.Preston_Grasshoppers_49_Rugby_Lions_16/?ref=rss Hoppers at last played to something like their full potential in this demolition of Bradford and Bingley, running in seven tries, all scored by the backs who had too much pace and flare for a Bees side whose main tactic was the rolling maul. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:30:22 +0000 b00a99d2721a6894b2a8c33b71c3e835 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3813570.Blackpool_RUFC_2nd_XV_0_Preston_Grasshoppers_10/?ref=rss The Blackpool 1st XV didn’t have a game this week so all eyes were on the 2nd XV to see if they could get a result against a high flying Preston Grasshoppers 6 side in this Miller Homes 5N fixture. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:54:26 +0000 ed3d7ea3b6e4eb2ecf5c97592ff3cd38 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3808942.Preston_Grasshoppers_aiming_to_get_back_on_winning_trail/?ref=rss Phil Deakin will again deputise for injured flanker Luke Cunningham in the back row when Preston Grasshoppers take on Bradford & Bingley at Lightfoot Green on Saturday. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:40:18 +0000 dd6990d5635aa1e9d1153517a266eef1 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3777719.Trophy_win_for_Hoppers/?ref=rss Hoppers always looked the stronger side but made heavy weather of this EDF Energy National Trophy first round tie against a game Beverley who play their league rugby a level below. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:25:56 +0100 3bb0775aa210daa014fdafee60782d89 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3774656.Home_cup_draw_for_Preston_Grasshoppers/?ref=rss Hoppers drawn at home in EDF National Trophy After Saturday's win at Beverley, Preston Grasshoppers have been drawn at home in the second round of the EDF Enerrgy National Trophy. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:07 +0100 797bf3abaf8d9a3366cf4f689f03fcfa http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3751273.Preston_Grasshoppers_36__Darlington_Mowden_Park_8/?ref=rss Hoppers were in control for most of the game and duly picked up their second four-try bonus point of the season. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:01:42 +0100 a0072b9bc093547765721dc2afac292a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3746151.Floodlit_cup_ties_prove_highly_competitive/?ref=rss The first three matches in the first round of the UCLanSport Floodlit Cup played at Preston Grasshoppers' Lightfoot Lane ground have now been completed and were extremely competitive. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:21:00 +0100 b8e272b3c0da673d84c0f1579fb6cfae http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3694268.University_steps_in_to_save_schools_rugby_tournament_/?ref=rss The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has stepped in to help save a schools rugby tournament organised by Preston Grasshoppers. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +0100 794aa3e6a45b5403f7036b9015e37d2c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3692363.Macclesfield_35__Preston_Grasshoppers_14/?ref=rss Just as in the game against Harrogate the previous week, Hoppers led at half time, were the better side for 50 minutes but then imploded in a disastrous six-minute spell during which Macclesfield scored 17 points to seal the win. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:13:58 +0100 8f3933f2ba6fd2204a7277992c919076 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3673657.Preston_Grasshoppers_8__Harrogate_27/?ref=rss The result of this game was in the balance at half time but an interception try at the restart and two more touchdowns in the last 10 minutes, all converted, produced a final score that flattered the visitors. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:06:12 +0100 c8d2a160fe94ddaff3d1bd79ed6d321b http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3653740.Halifax_13_Preston_Grasshoppers_24/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers, with six players making their debuts in the squad, returned across the Pennines with a maximum fvie point-haul, scoring four tries to one. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:13:52 +0100 95b112fb4c6b6493a6319e05ec6c1831 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3198986.Beverley_trip_for_Preston_Grasshoppers_in_EDF_Trophy/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers make an early return to Beaver Park to play Beverley in the first round of this coming season's EDF Trophy. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:30:42 +0100 ecbbd389967e0b321fd04bd102f20887 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3165602.Former_Grasshoppers_player_signs_for_Fylde/?ref=rss A former Preston Grasshoppers rugby player and student team player at Myerscough College, near Preston, has signed to Fylde ahead of the 2008/9 season. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:14:37 +0100 7b459853218fe34f427d57446333fc64 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3159727.Rugby_club_welcomes_new_players/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers RUFC is inviting anyone interested in playing rugby union to join the club and take part in training sessions. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:40:26 +0100 2def1201a665a05334a9c2651d7ad1db http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/3155111.Preston_Grasshoppers_sign_two_former_Fylde_forwards/?ref=rss Two former Fylde forwards sign for Preston Grasshoppers Preston Grasshoppers have signed two former Fylde forwards in the shape of back row Danny Waller and recent UCLan Students Union president, hooker Chris Lowden. Hoppers have also brought in Mike Gambles, a fly half from Whitehaven RLFC who has previously played for Orrell. Gambles will be looking to step into the shoes of South African number ten Gerhard Boshoff who has left to ply his trade in France, and looks set form a half back pairing with Daz Wilson, although Marcus Jackson is set return after long term injury problems. Another departure is Kiwi second row Andy Retallick who has returned to New Zealand. Hoppers fans will be pleased that last year’s First XV's Best Newcomer, tight head Richard Carleton, has decided to stay on at Preston while a now fully fit Anton Cramant is looking to regain his place in the first team while taking on the role of Second XV coach. Dave Chadwick has now stepped down from first team duties and taken on the Second XV captaincy. Hoppers head coach Alex Keay is expected to make further additions to the first and second team playing and coaching squad shortly. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:49:50 +0100 80f63b6e5ba022c08c1a0b29d3545dfd http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/2285738.Preston_Grasshoppers_to_face_Halifax_in_opener/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers will start next season with a tough game away at newly relegated Halifax on the September 6. Wed, 21 May 2008 09:31:00 +0100 4920396150de4f3bc30ddf30138f5b76 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/2235628.Mixed_day_for_Preston_rugby_juniors_at_county_cup_finals/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers Juniors had mixed fortunes in the Lancashire Cup Finals at Sefton, Liverpool with a victory, a defeat and a washout. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:17:00 +0100 afc03ce75ebbe307b741bf31024b6ca6 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/2222950.Hoppers_junior_teams_in_finals_action/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers junior sides will have teams in three of the four Blacksticks Challenge cup finals being held at at Sefton Rugby Club on Sunday April 27. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:18:00 +0100 080fcc1a821291aac27ab2e3ed618a57 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/2212476.West_Park_14__Preston_Grasshoppers_24/?ref=rss Hoppers ensured a seventh place finish with this win after clocking up a four-try bonus point for only the third time this season. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:08:00 +0100 d1c230fca703c38744716be5ce7a3d1f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/2193945.Tynedale_37_Preston_Grasshoppers_7/?ref=rss A poor first half by Hoppers during which they gifted the opposition 14 points gave them too much to do in a better second period but league champions Tynedale were worthy winners. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:26:00 +0100 06cb0fd877233afd46130ff27c5ff1a2 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/sport/grasshoppers/2178879.Hoppers_to_host_county_match/?ref=rss Preston Grasshoppers' Lightfoot Green ground is to host the County Championship match between Lancashire and Warwickshire on Saturday May 3, kick off 3pm. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:59:00 +0100 d5d7a390aa6352bb10e72d8b7d8849bf