Pythons Celebrate Season with Awards

Pythons Celebrate Season with Awards

The 23/24 season’s awards for Harrogate Pythons took place at The Ivory Bar in Harrogate.  The afternoon began with Coach Bird confirming that The Pythons’ 1st XV will remain in Yorkshire 1 for the 24/25 season.  Despite finishing 2nd bottom the demise of Jersey Reds...
Pythons get bonus point but lose at Leos.

Pythons get bonus point but lose at Leos.

The Pythons travelled to Leodiensian’s for the last league game of the season.  In glorious sunshine a close game was eventually taken by Leos with 2 interception tries in the last 10 minutes, final score 49-25. Jed Carr opened the scoring with an early penalty.  The...
Pythons give all but Keighley too strong

Pythons give all but Keighley too strong

At a packed Jim Saynor Ground Harrogate Pythons challenged in spells but Keighley’s consistency reflected their 3rd placed league position coming out winners 5-45.  The Pythons created pressure in the first few minutes.  A catch and drive from an attacking line out...
Pythons score 5 but Hullensians score 9

Pythons score 5 but Hullensians score 9

Hoping for a better result The Pythons travelled to Hull and conceded 69-33 due to a disastrous 10 minute period in the first half leaking 4 tries, 24 points. The first few minutes was all Python’s pressure but the home side repeatedly found and exploited gaps in...
Last quarter sinks Pythons in crucial game

Last quarter sinks Pythons in crucial game

Harrogate Pythons created more chances, had more possession and gave away fewer penalties than their opposition Old Rishworthian but let the game slip away in the last quarter losing 13 – 24. The Pythons started well when returning Will Clough broke down the blind...
Pythons record much needed win

Pythons record much needed win

Harrogate Pythons were deserved winners against Bradford & Bingley at The JSG, 22-19 gaining 4 league points with just 5 games left in the season. The Pythons began the game showing determination with some powerful runs from George Booth and Hugh Tatlow.  Half...
Pythons overcome by strong Salem side

Pythons overcome by strong Salem side

Harrogate Pythons hosted Bradford Salem RFC for their first ever fixture at The Jim Saynor Ground. Salem were successful at home earlier in the season in a hard fought game. The Pythons showed greater intent in the first 20 minutes. Determined carries from Pete...
Pythons share points at Beverley

Pythons share points at Beverley

Harrogate Pythons travelled to Beverley hoping to do the double but came away with a 34-34 draw – 3 league points. Beverley take an early lead with 2 penalties despite The Pythons pressure and possession.  Pete Millward secures a line out, Luke Price-Gerrard carries...