Saturday 14th March 2026 – KO 3:00pm
RFU Northern Division Counties 1 Yorkshire
Welcome to Old Rishworthian RUFC’s players, supporters and Committee Members for the third attempt to play our home fixture following postponements due to the weather Earlier in the season The Pythons visited Rishworth and lost 29-25 in a closely contested game. In their last league fixture Rishworth drew with Wensleydale 34-34 at Wensleydale, leaving them 7th in the table. The Pythons were beaten away by Goole 38-26 gaining 1 try bonus point leaving us 9th in the table.
Welcome back to our referee Brian Brocksom.
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.
Dates for your diary – we will be enjoying pre match lunches on 21st March against Wath and 18th April against Keighley. We’re holding a ‘Lunch With……….’ Jason Robinson at William&Victorias on 23rd April, Annual Golf Day on 18th June at Oakdale Golf Club and our Annual Dinner on 15th October with Chris Ashton speaking – see our web site for more details.
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 – Kieran Martin
5 – Eddy Wilkinson
6 – Sam Rowntree
7 – Joel Misseldine
8 – Hugh Tatlow (C) (James Freeman Design)
9 – Freddie Abrahams
10 – Harry Jackson
11 – Harry Brayshaw (Michaela Saynor)
12 – Sam Beagrie
13 – Rhys Cory
14 – Bailey Bromberg
15 – Max Sharp (No 35)
16 – Jack McGowan (Andrew & Cathy Davies)
17 – Connor Spence
18 – Andy Mackay
Head Coach: John Liley
Team Manager: Will Clough
Pitch Side Therapists: Mark Foster, Emily Sachville-Bryant
Touch Judge: Gus Dunlop
Referee: Brian Brocksom
Old Rishworthian RUFC
Playing Squad
1 – Matthew Tooby
2 – James Robbins
3 – Jack Walter
4 – Nicholas Faulkner
5 – Henry Hilton
6 – Chad Ransley
7 – Callum Bell
8 – Freddy Mitchell
9 – Eddie Cartwright
10 – Lani Siasau
11 – Ted Battye
12 – Steven Scott
13 – Jake Smith
14 – Ellis Armstrong
15 – Anthony Shoesmith
16 – Ryan Jenkins
17 – Jayden Copping
18 – Archie Redford
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
