Saturday 28th February 2026 – KO 2:15pm
RFU Northern Division Counties 1 Yorkshire
Welcome to Dinnington RUFC’s players, supporters and Committee Members for the only the second time our clubs have met. Earlier in the season The Pythons visited Dinnington and lost 54-36 in a closely contested game. In their last league fixture Dinnington was beaten by Wath 13-14 , at home – this was only their second league defeat. The Pythons were beaten away by Beverley 27-22. We gained 2 league points leaving us 7th in the table. Following last week’s results we dropped two places to 9th.
Welcome to Andy Taylor, PDS Group, and his guests to our pre match lunch. Andy has always been a great rugby supporter and club sponsor – enjoy the game. Welcome too to our referee for today, Phil Gordge – I think his first trip to The Jim Saynor Ground.
Congratulation Marcus Fotherby on your 150th appearance for our club. Sponsored by MHM Pension Services Ltd, Marcus continues to be an influential player – well done Marcus, here’s to the next 150!
This is our third season in Counties 1. Last season was better and the guys put up some great performances finishing 8th in the table. The table is currently stacked in the mid section with few points separating 6 teams. With the possibility of 3 teams going down this season every point is valuable. Thanks to our great coaching team we’re applying the lessons learned and things are beginning to come together, let’s hope for a positive conclusion to the end of the season.
With a bit of luck the weather holds fair and we’ll enjoy the game. Best of luck to both sides.
Julian Tatlow
Chairman, Harrogate Pythons RUFC
Formed in 2005, Harrogate Pythons RUFC is now an RFU Accredited Club promoting rugby participation across our community and providing fellowship and involvement for our players, supporters and club sponsors alike.
The Jim Saynor Ground at Station View has been our home since 2017. We share our clubhouse facility here at Station View with Harrogate Railway Athletic FC and we invite you to enjoy our hospitality during the fixture. Join us at the bar for the usual post-match analysis and friendly debate. Our venue is also available for hire on match day for pre-match lunches and also for private functions at other times too.
Please view the rest of our website for more information about our club including membership, news & events and sponsorship opportunities etc.
2025/26 League Positions
Counties 1 Yorkshire
2025/26 Fixtures
Harrogate Pythons
Playing Squad
(Player Sponsored by)
1 – Jordan Payne (Spark Harrogate)
2 – Harry Butler (Michael Armstrong)
3 – Russel Robertson
4 – Marcus Fotherby (MHM Pension Services Limited)
5 – George Booth (GBB Services Ltd)
6 – Jack McGowan (Andrew & Cathy Davies)
7 – Will Milnes (TEQ Group)
8 – Hugh Tatlow (C) (James Freeman Design)
9 – Natsuki Barclay
10 – Harry Smith
11 – Ollie Ward
12 – Ben Pryor (Grace & Morris Architects)
13 – Rhys Cory
14 – Harry Brayshaw (Michaela Saynor)
15 – Max Sharp (No 35)
16 – Mattie Tuff (Jason Leonard)
17 – Eddie Wilkinson
18 – Freddie Abrahams
Head Coach: John Liley
Team Manager: Will Clough
Pitch Side Therapists: Jack Moxham, Emily Sachville-Bryant
Touch Judge: John Henry
Referee: Phil Gordge
Dinnington RUFC
Playing Squad
1 – Jack Saxton
2 – Elliot Web
3 – Josh Cox
4 – Charlie Pearson
5 – James Edgerton
6 – Arno Hooghiemstra
7 – Steve Letch
8 – Michael Letch (C)
9 – Neil Francis
10 – Jonny West
11 – Harry Chapman
12 – Alex Rimmington
13 – Robert Leivers
14 – Maine Bunting
15 – William Cockerham
16 – Gary Woodcock
17 – Harry Pearson
18 – Alex Richie
Code of Conduct for Players and Spectators
• Always promote fair play – be positive
• Always promote high standards of behaviour
• Never condone or encourage foul play
• Encourage and treat all participants equally and fairly
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials
• Never criticise officials
• Recognise good performance and effort
• Always follow Club and RFU guidelines
• Always stay behind the barriers
• Please keep your dog on a lead
Help us keep The Jim Saynor Ground a safe and welcoming place to play and watch our great game.
Above all, enjoy your day.
Man of the Match Sponsored by
2025/26 Coaching & Support Team
