Saturday 24th January 2026 – KO 2:15pm
RFU Northern Division Counties 1 Yorkshire
Welcome to West Leeds RUFC’s players, supporters and Committee Members for the second meeting of our clubs in the 25/26 Season. Earlier in the season we visited West Leeds and lost 46-15. The Pythons played last week and lost away to Wensleydale 20-15 whilst West Leeds last game was at home to Wath Upon Dearne
Welcome to our guests for our pre match lunch. Welcome too to our referee for today, Matt Wray – I think his first trip to The Jim Saynor Ground.
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. Thanks to our great coaching team we’re applying the lessons learned and things are beginning to come together.
On behalf of all at The Pythons may I wish you all a Happy New Year and a successful 2026. 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 – Mattie Tuff (Jason Leonard)
2 – Joel Misseldine
3 – George Booth (GBB Services)
4 – Pete Millward
5 – Eddy Wilkinson
6 – Jordan Payne (Spark Harrogate)
7 – Will Milnes (TEQ Group)
8 – Harry Butler (Michael Armstrong)
9 – Natsuki Barclay
10 – Ben Pryor (Grace & Morris Architects) (C)
11 -Connor Spence
12 – Rhys Cory
13 – Harry Jackson
14 – Bailey Bromberg
15 – Freddie Abraham
16 – Arron Woods (1-2-1 Live in Care Ltd)
17 – Andy Mackay
18 – Jamie Goddard
Director of Rugby: Tom Baxter
Head Coach: John Liley
Assistant Coach: Dave Rowntree
Team Manager: Will Clough
Pitch Side Therapist: Mark Foster
Touch Judge: John Henry
Referee: Matt Wray
West Leeds RUFC
Playing Squad
1 – D Sidebottom
2 – D Morris
3 – E O’Connor
4 – A Brown
5 – J Elkington
6 – J Eaglestone
7 – N Bradbury
8 – J Odeyemi
9 – R Wollaston
10 – S Neave
11 – E Jackson
12 – H Johnson
13 – S Marshall
14 – N Rimmer
15 – T Stephenson
16 – M Boothby
17 – O Hemming
18 – T Langton
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
