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 men knew they had to be on top of their game. The half started...
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 mins the home side were 14-0 ahead thanks to a quick tap penalty and an...
Joe Marler a great success at Python’s Dinner
Harrogate Pythons RUFC held its 12th Annual Dinner once again at The Old Swan Hotel with guest speaker Joe Marler. Over 350 guests were spell bound by a superb Q&A session with now regular host John Inverdale asking a wide range of questions about Joe’s views of...
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 catch and drive from an early attacking line out. Baildon were quick to...
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 immediately put on the backfoot by some strong carries from Will Smith,...
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 in the first few minutes. A kick ahead by the...
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 secure their positions for the season. Before the...