Match Reports
Pythons Keep League Pressure On . . .
Harrogate Pythons moved up to 5th in the league following a win away at Wibsey. Always a difficult side to play Wibsey had home advantage with both the wind and slope during the first half. Early pressure and some indiscipline in defence saw The Pythons 6-0 down...
Depleted Ensians Give a Spirited Performance
Harrogate Pythons welcomed local rivals Otliensians to the Jim Saynor Ground for this usually fiercely contested game. The good weather attracted a large crowd, however Ensians could not field a front row so the game commenced with uncontested scrums and despite the...
Scrappy Win for Pythons at the Rain Soaked JSG
Harrogate Pythons welcomed newly relegated West Park Leeds to a rain soaked Jim Saynor Ground for the first ever meeting between the 2 clubs. Jed Carr kicked off long and the ball appeared to be knocked forward behind the WPL goal line, however a line out was awarded....
Pythons Miss Opportunities at Knottingley . . .
Harrogate Pythons travelled to Knottingley hoping to reverse some of the errors from last week’s defeat. Pressure was quickly applied from the kick off with The Pythons running hard through Ed Challis and Nathan Wake. Set piece pressure at the scrum continued...
Tough Day at the Office Against Excellent Barnsley
Pythons 1st XV 18 - 45 Barnsley RUFC Harrogate Pythons welcomed newly relegated Barnsley to the sunny Jim Saynor Ground for this eagerly anticipated clash between two unbeaten sides. Barnsley kicked out on the full and following a solid opening scrum, Will Clough...
Wetherby 2nd XV vs. Pythons 2nd XV – Friendly Fixture . . .
Wetherby 2’s 38 v Harrogate Pirates 21 The 2XV travelled to Wetherby for this hastily arranged game following Rowntree’s pulling out earlier in the week. Al Brown had pulled together a large squad, containing 8 front row forwards, but the Pirates had a slow start and...
Pythons 1st XV run in 6 tries at Burley . . .
https://youtu.be/SYZdLcQl7Jo Harrogate Pythons made their first visit to recently promoted Burley RFC. In glorious sunshine The Pythons defence kept the home team in their own 22 with some fierce tacking from Sandy Dunlop and John Ward. Under significant...
It’s a Win! Round One – A Great Day for the 1st XV!
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV 23 - 15 Bramley Phoenix RFC Following a long 18 months without rugby Harrogate Pythons welcomed newly promoted Bramley Phoenix to the Jim Saynor Ground for the eagerly awaited opening game of the season. Bramley kicked off and forced an...
Thank You Yarnbury RFC – A Great Pre-Season Test!
Harrogate Pythons were on the road last night for a well anticipated pre-season friendly vs. Yarnbury RFC. https://youtu.be/id6XcYNvuu0 Some Video Highlights . . . Thank you Yarnbury for hosting us on your excellent floodlit 4G on Wednesday 25th August. A win for The...
Pythons 1st XV 16-7 Ossett
Pythons make it 3 wins in a row Harrogate Pythons welcomed Ossett to Station View. The pitch had dried out well in the previous sunshine but Jed Carr kicked off the rain clouds gathered. A good chase from Luke Price-Gerrard forced a rushed clearance from Ossett. Hugh...