Match Reports

Pythons second half sink Baildon

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Pythons bogged down at Wath

Pythons bogged down at Wath

The Pythons travelled down to South Yorkshire to play Wath Upon Dearne RUFC on a very heavy pitch.  The away side started well with some well executed phase play using their pack to...

Pythons hold on against Beverley

Pythons hold on against Beverley

Harrogate Pythons were once again plagued by availability issues as they faced 5th placed Beverley for their home fixture.  Experienced Matt Leach came out of retirement with youngster Mattie Tuff...