Match Reports
Pythons push league leaders close in second half
Harrogate Pythons travelled to league leaders Dinnington looking to build on their last league performance against Beverley. Unbeaten so far this season, newly promoted Dinnington were under pressure straight from the...
Butler hat trick gives Pythons BP win over Beverley
The Pythons welcomed East Riding side Beverley to a dry Jim Saynor Ground. Although without a win so far this season, Beverley had played the top league sides pushing some of them close so John Liley’s...
Pythons’ errors gift West Leeds victory
On a glorious Autumn afternoon Harrogate Pythons error count gave West Leeds a 46-15 home win. For most of the game The Pythons played better rugby but defensive errors cost them dearly. Within 5...
Pythons loose out to Wensleydale
On a windy and wet day at The Jim Saynor Ground Harrogate Pythons entertained local rivals Wensleydale for their first clash of the season. Last season both sides won their away fixtures – something ‘half’ repeated this season with Dale coming out victors 29-38. The...
Pythons second half sink Baildon
Harrogate Pythons travelled across to Baildon to play the first round of The Yorkshire Shield. In near perfect conditions The Pythons began well with Joel Misseldine held just short following a...
Pythons 2s splash to emphatic victory v Ripon 2s
Harrogate Pythons 2s (The Pirates) started the season with an impressive victory over local rivals Ripon 2s in atrocious conditions at a rainswept Jim Saynor Ground. Ripon kicked off and were...
Pythons come close at Rishworth
Should the game have been 5 minutes longer The Pythons would have claimed their second victory in as many games. A lack lustre first half was the culprit, 29-25 to Rishworth. Early penalties halted The Pythons progress...
Pythons start season with 9 tries against Leos
Harrogate Pythons opened their 2025/26 campaign with a powerful performance against local rivals Leodiensian. John Liley’s men entertained a large crowd to some powerful rugby with some younger players making bids to...
Pythons errors gift Leos tries
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV entertained Leodiensians in the last league game of the season. A large crowd enjoyed the sunshine as did 60 guests who attended the pre match lunch along...
Pythons suffer heavy loss but gain try bonus point
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV travelled to Keighley RUFC for their penultimate fixture of the season. Keighley’s wide artificial pitch took its toll on Pythons’ players as well as the...