Match Reports
Big Result Strengthens Pythons Second Place Spot in the Table
Old Otliensians 0 v Harrogate Pythons 105 Harrogate Pythons travelled to Otley looking for their seventh win on the bounce against struggling Otliensians. Jed Carr kicked off and with a howling gale behind them the Pythons were soon camped in Ensians territory. With...
Six Wins on the Bounce . . .
West Park Leeds 12 v Harrogate Pythons 54 [NB: Special thanks to John Ashton, for his excellent photography on the day [Click Here] to see more . . .]. Following the home walkover victory against Knottingley, Harrogate Pythons made the short trip to West Park Leeds...
Pythons 2nd XV Too Strong for Burley
Burley RUFC 2nd XV 0 vs. Pythons 2nd XV 46 Harrogate Python’s 2nd XV, known as The Pirates, travelled to Burley 2’s for a friendly fixture. It was great to see 2 full squads out for this fixture given the pressure on player availability over recent weeks. Burley were...
Pythons Crush Unbeaten League Leaders Barnsley
Barnsley RUFC 0 vs Pythons 1st XV 18 Barnsley were quickly on the offensive from the kick off with their 10 gaining 40 metres before being tackled on the 22 metre line. The Pythons regained the ball and set up their first attack but failing to clear their lines. The...
Good Day at the Office with Solid Bonus Point Win . . .
Harrogate Pythons 62 v Hemsworth 7 Harrogate Pythons entertained Hemsworth at a breezy Jim Saynor ground for this Yorkshire 3 fixture. Hemsworth kicked off and the Pythons progressed up the field through several phases before Sam Beagrie was stopped short of the line...
Pythons 2nds Show Great Spirit Despite Narrow Loss
Pirates 20 vs Leos 24 The Pirates welcomed Leos 2’s to a bitterly cold and wind swept Jim Saynor Ground for this Merit table fixture. Coach Al Cawkwell-Brown and captain Jon Wiggins had assembled another large squad with Andy Lambert, Evan Jones and Gary Dukes making...
Back to Winning Ways with a Strong Bonus Point Win
Harrogate Pythons 34 v Halifax Vandals 19 Another large crowd gathered at the Jim Saynor Ground to see if the Pythons could get back to winning ways against Halifax Vandals. Vandals kicked off and the Pythons exited safely following good work from George Booth and...
Disappointment Away at Castleford Ends Pythons Winning Streak
Castleford RUFC 12 v Harrogate Pythons 1st XV 10 Harrogate Pythons travelled to Castleford, looking to make it 5 wins on the bounce. The Pythons kicked off and a big tackle from George Booth forced a knock on and an attacking scrum, but the initiative was lost...
Encouraging Pirates Just Pipped by High Flying Ilkley.
Harrogate 2nd XV 12 v Ilkley 2nd XV 15 The Pirates welcomed high flying Ilkley 2’s to a rain soaked Jim Saynor Ground for this Merit table fixture. With this being the Pirates first home game of the season coach Al Cawkwell-Brown had a large squad available, all eager...
Solid Pythons Victory over a Competitive Ossett . . .
Harrogate Pythons 31 v Ossett 10 Harrogate Pythons welcomed Ossett to the Jim Saynor Ground looking to make it 3 league wins in a row. The early rain had relented and the unexpected sunshine attracted a large crowd down. Ossett started strongly and an over keen...