News & Events
Harrogate Pythons Golf Day 2025/26
Once again the Pythons were blessed with excellent weather for the 5th annual Golf Day at Oakdale Golf Club which raised around £8,000 for club funds. The event has become a vital contributor to the club allowing us to continue strengthening the player…
Harrogate Pythons RUFC AGM 2026 Notice
This season’s Harrogate Pythons RUFC AGM will be held on Saturday 27th June at the Ivory starting at 1:15pm. This will immediately be followed by the Pythons awards starting at 2pm. The following Committee positions will be voted on by members. If you wish to…
Pythons Autumn Tickets
Harrogate Pythons have been allocated the following tickets for this season’s Autumn internationals: England v Australia 8th November 2026. All the tickets at the same prices are grouped together. Cat 1 £134 Cat 2 £114 England v New Zealand 21st November 2026 Cat 1…
Pythons winger heads off to join The Navy
Thomas Groves joined our club at the start of the 2025/26 season as some new to the game as a 17 year old. During pre season he very quickly impressed the coaches with his speed, strength and exceptional maturity. He became our 1st XV winger from the first game….
Mike Ruthen announced as new club President
We are delighted to announce that Mike Ruthen has accepted our committee’s invitation to become our club’s President. This is a coopted role with Mike’s main duties being as a ‘figure head’ for club events. Mike is a long time Python and…
MNDA £8005 Cheque Presentation
Some photos from last night (3rd November) of our cheque presentation to The Yorkshire Dales Branch of MNDA – total raised sits at £8005, a big thank you to everyone that supported us on our ride in Eddie Kernoghan ’s memory. Big shout out to our support team…
Joe Marler a great success at Python’s Dinner
Harrogate Pythons RUFC held its 12th Annual Dinner once again at The Old Swan Hotel with guest speaker Joe Marler. Over 350 guests were spell bound by a superb Q&A session with now regular host John Inverdale asking a wide range of questions about Joe’s views of…
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 him at The Harrogate Railway Centre, Station View, Harrogate HG2 7JA…
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 record number of 26 teams took to the fairways and greens (but mainly…
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 England Caps, World Cups 1991; 1995; 1999; 2003 Winner, British &…
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…
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 sponsors, this day has contributed essential funds of over £13,500:00…
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…
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 –…
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 24/25 season. Despite finishing 2nd bottom the demise of Jersey Reds…
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! So, we are pleased to announce details for this club fundraiser which is to be held on Thursday 20th June 2024, once again at the…
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 others line. The Pythons kept the away team out with some determined tackling in mid…
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 Adshead found space on the wing but The Bees defence held firm….