Category: Rugby
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Harrogate 23 Preston Grasshoppers 17
Although this was a bottom of the table clash, the two sides produced enterprising rugby in a game both needed to win – Saturday 12 November 2022 Harrogate started strongly, and the outstanding play occurred in the 3rd minute. With both sides kicking for position, Will Yates collected the ball near his own 22 and…
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Chester 45 Harrogate 19
Saturday 5 November 2022 This was Sam Brady’s 200th appearance, and whilst the Harrogate stalwart produced his usual industrious performance, he was unable to lead his side to victory. At the other end of the scale, Lucas Brathwaite and Pharrell Parker-Clarke made their debuts for the Club. Just before kick-off, the heavens opened, making the…
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Harrogate 10 Otley 16
This was the first local derby for nearly six years. In an entertaining game, full of endeavour from both sides, Harrogate produced arguably their best performance of the season so far. However, Otley came out on top and won the bragging rights – Saturday 29 October 2022 Harrogate started brightly and had early pressure, but…
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Sheffield Tigers 16 Harrogate 10
Saturday 22 October 2022 In truth, this game could have gone either way, but Sheffield Tigers managed the game to secure their second win of the season. For Harrogate, this could therefore be considered to be a missed opportunity. Tigers started with wind at their backs, and Mark Ireland kicked his first penalty to put…
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Huddersfield 15 Harrogate RUFC 29 match report
Built on strong forward play, lineout dominance and sound defence, Harrogate deservedly earned their first league win of the 2022-2023 campaign and first victory since January. Harrogate started the game on attack, but it was not until the 14th minute when forward pressure led to the ball being spun left for Will Yates to score.…
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Harrogate 10 Sedgley Park 41
Saturday 24 September 2022 Harrogate produced a much improved performance against another of the fancied sides in National League 2 North. The initial stages had both sides playing a kicking game, hoping to gain territorial advantage. Neither side really got the upper hand, but following an electric run by Will Yates, a high tackle led…
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Fylde 74 Harrogate RUFC 5
Saturday 17 September 2022 In truth, Fylde, one of the highly fancied sides in National League 2 North, were simply too good for Harrogate, scoring 12 tries to 1. Fylde ran the ball at every opportunity, spinning the ball left and right, resulting in 2 tries for Tom Grimes in the first 10 minutes, one…
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Harrogate RUFC 7 Wharfedale 24
Saturday 10 September 2022 Despite a much improved performance from Harrogate, Wharfedale ran out winners in this derby encounter. In the very first minute of the match, Wharfedale charged down a Harrogate defensive kick, leading to a try from Sam Gaudie. They maintained pressure and following a catch and drive, Ben Wright scored a try…
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Rotherham Titans 67 Harrogate RUFC 15
Saturday 3 September 2022 Harrogate’s first game of the 2022-2023 season, with a squad that included 9 debutants, was a tough away fixture against one of the pre-season favourites to gain promotion from the re-vamped National League Division 2 North. Prior to the game, an impeccable minute’s silence was held in memory of Bill Barrack,…
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Harrogate RUFC 20th Annual Golf Day a Big Success
The 20th Harrogate RUFC Annual Golf Day, superbly organised by Martin Boyle, was held at Pannal Golf Club in excellent golfing conditions. 18 teams took part in the Stableford competition, with the best 2 scores on each hole counting to the team score. Serendipity, the team from Thompson Accountants, ran out winners. Second place was…