Match Reports

Old Otliensians 14-24 Pythons 1st XV

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

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 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 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...

Pythons 1st XV 22-17 Halifax Vandals

Pythons 1st XV 22-17 Halifax Vandals

Pythons make it 5 wins on the bounce Harrogate Pythons welcomed Halifax Vandals to a blustery Station View knowing the tricky conditions would make flowing rugby very difficult. Jed Carr kicked off and the wind carried the ball straight out on the full. Sandy Dunlop...

Rotherham Phoenix 7-22 Pythons 1st XV

Rotherham Phoenix 7-22 Pythons 1st XV

Pythons make it 4 in a row The Pythons travelled to Clifton Park needing to capitalise on their home win earlier in the season. Starting well strong running in midfield the Pythons set phases up taking them deep in Phoenix territory. A quickly taken ruck penalty saw...

Pythons 1st XV 34-0 Sheffield Medics

Pythons 1st XV 34-0 Sheffield Medics

Pythons too Strong for Sheffield Medics The Pythons welcomed Sheffield Medics to Station View for their last game of the year. “The Medics are a skilful and well drilled side and cause oppositions big problems with their pace and running lines,” said Dan Bird before...

Skipton 0-53 Pythons 1st XV

Skipton 0-53 Pythons 1st XV

9 try haul at Skipton boosts Pythons confidence Harrogate Pythons travelled to Skipton wanting to build on their narrow victory away at Hemsworth last week. ”Skipton are an unpredictable side”, said Python’s Coach Bird, ”They always have a big well drilled pack,...

Hemsworth 13-16 Pythons 1st XV

Hemsworth 13-16 Pythons 1st XV

Pythons hold on for win at Hemsworth Harrogate Pythons travelled to Hemsworth for a must win fixture against a traditionally strong side. “We’ve been forced to make some changes in our back line due to some un availabilities and injuries but I’m confident these will...

Pythons 1st XV 14-25 Leeds Corinthians

Pythons 1st XV 14-25 Leeds Corinthians

Unforced errors and strong defense too much for Pythons to overcome Harrogate Pythons welcomed high flying Leeds Corinthians to a wet and gloomy Station View for this promotion showdown. Corinthians started poorly kicking off directly into touch and from the resulting...