Match Reports
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...
Old Otliensians 14-24 Pythons 1st XV
Pythons inflict first home defeat on Otliensians The Pythons made the short journey to Otliensians to face a team 1 position below the Pythons in the league at a ground where the Pythons had not had much success in the previous seasons. The Pythons kicked off into a...
Airborough 8-57 Pythons 1st XV
9 Tries puts The Pythons back in contention The Pythons visited bottom of the league Aireborough determined to gain 5 league points. “Aire may be bottom but they deliver some strong performances especially at home”, said Coach Bird. “We need a strong performance...
Pythons 1st XV 10-21 Baildon
Pythons blown away by Baildon Harrogate Pythons welcomed 3rd placed Baildon to a windy Station View, hoping to consolidate their top 4 position in Yorkshire 3. The Pythons kicked off with the strong wind behind them and immediately made good inroads with driving runs...
Pythons 1st XV 10-15 Castleford
Pythons crash to defeat against Castleford Harrogate Pythons welcomed Castleford to a boggy Station View hoping to make it 6 wins on the bounce. Cas kicked off to Jon Pickard who returned to kick aggressively to draw a penalty from Cas. Good ball off the top of the...