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 score board. The game started at pace with Pythons Captain, Hugh Tatlow, celebrating his...
Pythons secure Y1 place with try bonus point against Hullensians
Once again the sun brought a good crowd to The Jim Saynor Ground as Harrogate Pythons 1st XV took on Hullensians. Natsuki Barclay put The Pythons on the offensive with a sniping blind side run. Hull concede a penalty on 5m and Ollie Macnab kicks for the line out. ...
Pythons deserve bonus point win against Bridlington
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV entertained Bridlington on Saturday for their first visit to The Jim Saynor. The sun was out which attracted the best crowd of the year. The Pythons started well showing intent with their big runners. George Booth and Harry Butler crashed...
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 move play towards the Wath line. A penalty gives the home side the opportunity to...
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 making his 1st XV debut at loose head prop and Ollie Macnab making his...
Pythons 1st half shocks Pock
Pocklington visited The Jim Saynor Ground with only 2 league defeats both against leaders North Ribblesdale. The Pythons had the better of early exchanges. A kick ahead from the away team gave their pacey winger a race against the home defence which the winger...
Pythons deserve win at West Leeds
Harrogate Pythons travelled to a sunny West Leeds to play their rearranged fixture from 2 weeks ago. With a much better availability The Pythons were looking to reverse recent results. The Pythons had all the pressure in the early stages of the game with Jack Whiting...
Pythons suffer heavy loss at league leaders
Harrogate Pythons travelled to league leaders North Ribblesdale with a side ravaged by unavailability to lose 90-12. But, they came away with positives. Pythons started well putting pressure on The Ribb line from the whistle. Their pack looked good in the set piece...