News & Events
Eddie Kernoghan
We would like to inform you that Eddie’s funeral will take place on Friday 18th July at 12.20pm at Stonefall Crematorium, Wetherby Road, Harrogate HG3 1DE. It will be followed by raising a glass to...
4th Pythons Golf Day – The Best Yet . . .
What a fabulous day for the club as the 4th annual fundraiser has broken all records by adding over £11,000 to club funds, so helping strengthen the fortunes of Harrogate based Yorkshire 1 club. A...
Pythons Lunch proves huge success
Harrogate Pythons had their first ‘Lunch With’ at William & Victoria’s featuring Jason Leonard as their headline guest. Known as The Fun Bus, Jason’s rugby credentials speak for themselves, 114...
Simon Rodham is raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association
A great Python, member, player and sponsor, Simon Rodham is about to complete a marathon to raise money for MND - something that has recently become closer to our hearts. He's asked me to post this hoping that anyone who can spare even the smallest amount to do so in...
2025 Golf Day Entry Now Open!
Since the inaugural event in 2022 the Pythons Annual Fundraising Golf Day has established itself as a firm favourite in the summer sporting calendar and through the generosity of our supporters and...
Another Fantastic Fund Raising Evening . . .
Harrogate Pythons Annual Dinner 2024 took place on Thursday 10th October and what a great evening was had by all at The Old Swan Hotel. Nearly 400 people from Harrogate and Yorkshire's sporting and business communities crammed in to enjoy an evening hosted by John...
3rd Pythons Golf Day Breaks all Records . . .
Well, the counting has all but finished, and the 3rd Pythons Annual Golf Day Fundraiser has proved to be a record-breaking success for the Harrogate based Yorkshire 1 club. 88 golfers gathered at Oakdale Golf Club on Thursday 20th June and enjoyed fabulous hospitality...
Pythons Membership 2024/25
Your Pythons membership for season 2024/25 is now due. Here are the various categories to choose from: £15 - Full Member + Matches Fees & Food (Monthly) £150 - Full Member + Matches Fees & Food (Annual) £70 - Full Member (Annual) £40 - Member (Associate, FT...
Pythons Celebrate Season with Awards
The 23/24 season’s awards for Harrogate Pythons took place at The Ivory Bar in Harrogate. The afternoon began with Coach Bird confirming that The Pythons’ 1st XV will remain in Yorkshire 1 for the...
3rd Annual Golf Day Fundraiser – Entry Now Open!
We're now planning for our Third Annual Pythons Fundraising Golf Day, with the first two clearing over £8000:00 for club funds! Click [ Here ] to view our Golf Day Flyer! So, we are pleased to announce details for this club fundraiser which is to be held on Thursday...
Wetherby take advantage of Pythons’ mistakes
2nd placed Wetherby visited The Jim Saynor ground for their first 1st team fixture for several years. The first 20 minutes was scoreless with both sides pressurising each...
Sir Clive a big hit at Pythons Dinner
As the 20th Anniversary of England’s RWC glory approaches Harrogate Pythons managed to book the only Northern Hemisphere coach to achieve a World Cup victory. Held once again at The Old Swan in Harrogate, the prospect of listening to Sir Clive attracted over 380...
Pythons lose out to The Bees
Harrogate Pythons travelled to Bradford and Bingley for their first ever league meeting. The Pythons gained the early territorial advantage but were unable to convert it into points. Saul...
Pythons miss out on bonus points at Salem
Harrogate Pythons played their first ever fixture against a Bradford Salem side and miss out on bonus points losing 36-22 in a hard fought game. The Pythons were first on the score board when the away pack...
Dominant Pythons 2’s Take the Win . . .
Harrogate Pythons 2nd XV, The Pirates, proved too much for Skipton 2’s in an entertaining game at The JSG. The Pirates pressure showed within minutes when Jake Harland followed up his own kick to touch down, 5-0. Will Smith extends the score, 10-0, with a powerful...
Pythons narrowly lose in Level 7 debut
Harrogate Pythons began their Level 7 season at home against the North Leeds side Leodiensian RUFC – the highest level The Pythons had ever played in. With a good crowd and great weather at The Jim Saynor ground, Leos kick off and The Pythons are penalised just...
Python’s Awards Lunch 2022/23 Season
Following a fantastic season the decision was made to big up the Awards Presentations. With 80+ in attendance members, players and sponsors were entertained by British and Irish Lion John Bentley. A two course lunch was served by Sue Cawthorne and her staff from The...
Golf Day 2023 – Precipitation Produces Profit!
Pythons 2nd Annual Golf Day was held on Thursday 11th May 2023 again at Oakdale Golf Club in Harrogate. And 21 teams once again gathered from 11:00am to meet up, fuel up, swap stories and don the wetsuits and snorkels in readiness for the 1:00pm shotgun start. The...
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...