Match Reports

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

Pythons slip up after nearing victory Harrogate Pythons travelled away to Ossett RUFC hoping to back up their excellent home performances on the road. Coach Dan Bird had been forced into a handful of changes from the previous week but that didn’t seem to be affecting...

Pythons keep up pressure with bonus point win Harrogate Pythons welcomed promotion rivals Otliensians to Station View for this eagerly awaited clash. Despite all the recent rain, the pitch was in remarkably good condition justifying the Pythons decision to have a lot...

Pirates show England how to do it! By Ollie Davies. Harrogate Pirates continued their unbeaten start to the season with a hard fought victory away at Knaresborough. Boro started strongly but their big midfield runners were met by strong tacking from Richard Vass and...

Pythons Pressure held by Wibsey Defence The Pythons travelled to promoted Wibsey RUFC for their first Yorkshire 3 encounter. The Pythons kicked off and with the home side securing the ball the Pythons gave away a penalty at the breakdown. The line out on halfway was...