Match Reports
Pirates Open Account at Leo’s
The Pirates made the short journey to Leos to open their Merit Table campaign. Al Brown has a strong squad to pick from including several new faces in Herbie Milton, Rhys Cory, Tom Langan, Conner Spence and Isaac Walsh. After an even start, the Pirates scrum began to...
Pythons Hang on Against Champs Wensleydale Securing Promotion
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 30 - Wensleydale RUFC 1st XV 29 Match Report & Pictures by Julian Tatlow & Si Womersley Harrogate Pythons had possibly their toughest game in their short history. With a simple win against league champions Wensleydale they would...
Solid Pirates Performance at Hegians . . .
Roundhegians RUFC 3rd XV 21 - Harrogate Pythons RUFC 2nd XV 43 The Pirates travelled to Roundhegians with a healthy squad despite several late dropouts due to illness. Will Clough, making a welcome return after long term injury got proceedings underway with a long...
Pythons leave it to the Death for BP win at North Ribb . . .
North Ribblesdale RUFC 20 - Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 26 Match Report & Pictures by Julian Tatlow . . . Harrogate Pythons keep their 2nd place spot with a 20-26 win at North Ribblesdale. Only a bonus point win at home to Wensleydale on 8th April will...
Pythons Miss Out At Wath . . .
Wath Upon Dearne RUFC 1st XV 40 - 36 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV. Match Report & Pictures by Julian Tatlow. (Click on pictures for expanded view) Three tries in the last 10 minutes but the Pythons just lose out 40-36 at 4th placed Wath Upon Dearne securing...
Determined Pirates Too Strong For Leo’s
Harrogate RUFC 2nd XV 37 - 19 Leodiensian RUFC 2nd XV Match Report Neil Summersall - Pictures Peter Jesper. (Click on pictures for expanded view) After Ilkley dropped out earlier in the week, the Pirates were grateful to Leo’s who agreed to travel to JSG for this...
Pirates Hard Fought Win Over Burley . . .
Burley RUFC 2nd XV 22 - 24 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 2nd XV Match Report & Pictures - Neil Summersall With an AWO (Away Walk Over) awarded to Pirates with York RI not able to field a team, The 2's travelled to Burley with a squad reduced to 18 players due to a couple...
Last Kick Pythons Penalty Secures Derby Draw
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 19 - 19 Ripon RUFC 1st XV Match Report Julian Tatlow - Photographs Simon Womersley Harrogate Pythons played their first home derby fixture against Ripon with a final score of 19 – 19. The largest crowd of the season so far gathered at The...
Pirates Show Strength & Depth Over Battling Bramley
Harrogate Pythons 2nd XV 38 - 24 Bramley Phoenix 2nd XV Match Report - Neil Summersall. Pictures - Peter Jesper & Si Womersley. The Pirates welcomed Bramley to JSG for this Merit Table game played in sunny conditions in front of a large crowd. Al Brown and...
BOUNCE BACK STALLED BY BATTLING BRAMLEY
Bramley 28 v Harrogate Pythons 27 Match Report by Neil Summersall Harrogate Pythons travelled to Bramley Phoenix looking to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing result. The early signs were good with the Pythons seamlessly going through the phases and Jed...