News & Events

No doubt you will not be surprised to hear that the continuation of COVID restrictions has put our Annual Dinner, once again, on hold.  I did mention a back stop date in my broadcast in July; which now comes into play.  So, please note we’re moving the date...

Our August 2020 Newsletter 'Out on the Full' is now available and if you think you've already subscribed, then check your spam and junk folders and make sure commercial@pythonsrugby.co.uk is a safe sender! Our aim is to keep the Harrogate Pythons RUFC Family up to...

We will be holding our Awards presentation at The Jim Saynor Ground on Saturday 8th August at 3pm.  We will be following COVID guidelines and so this will be held outside where we can gather in socially distanced groups of 6.  Tables and chairs will be...

The distancing regulations currently in place means our Annual Rugby Dinner is postponed.  The new date is Thursday 3rd December 2020 from 7.15pm and the venue remains The Old Swan Hotel. Lewis Moody is our main speaker.  Lewis’ record...

With an enforced end to the season on 14th March Harrogate Pythons continue to prepare hard for the start of the new season. With The 1st XV finishing 4th in their league and The 2nd XV finishing 3rd, with 4 games in hand over the leaders, 2019-20 is one of the most...

I am delighted to confirm that our speaker for this year's Annual Dinner is Lewis 'Mad Dog' Moody. Lewis has 71 England caps, was named as Captain for the 2010 Australia Tour. He's played in 2 World Cup Finals (2003 and 2007) and 1 Quarter Final (2011). He toured with...

To be held on Saturday 28th December, kick off 1:30pm at the Jim Saynor Ground, Station View, HG2 7JA Harrogate Pythons are pleased to announce that the Rose Jeffries Memorial charity match between the Over 35’s and the Under 35’s will be played on Saturday 28th...

The 12th October saw our first Club Lunch when a ramshackle bunch of 20 members and guests attended the 1st Club lunch to be catered for by our neighbours ‘The Cuttings’.Hosted by our chairman Julian Tatlow, we all enjoyed a pre-match lunch prior to the Airborough...

David ‘Flats’ Flatman a big hit at The Pythons’ Annual Dinner Over 300 members, sponsors and guests attended The Pythons’ Annual held once again at The Old Swan Hotel.  Supported by Main Sponsors Ripon Select Foods, Donelec Group, Harrogate Steel, Oracle Finance,...

15 OCTOBER 2019 This Saturday sees the Pythons club fielding 3 teams for the first time This weekend sees a landmark for the Pythons club with games arranged for all 3 teams. The Pythons travel to Wibsey for a Yorkshire 3 fixture, the Pirates host Yarnbury 3’s at...

Here’s our Chairman of Rugby Mike Ruthen’s summary of last season: I would like to start by thanking everybody involved on the playing side for last season as our Club enjoyed its most successful season ever on many fronts. The 1st Team (Pythons) finished in a...

Pythons celebrate a fantastic season Thanks to all who came along to The Awards Night last Friday and congratulations to all those who received recognition for their performances over the season: Pythons player of season Hugh Tatlow Pythons’ captains player Jon...

BY NEIL SUMMERSALL 7 MARCH 2019 Harrogate Pirates v Ilkley 3's ko 12pm Harrogate Pythons v Leeds Modernians ko 2:30pm England v Italy ko 4:45pm Join us at the Jim Saynor Ground, Station View for a great afternoon of rugby with back to back Pirates and Pythons games...

Pythons honour former player in ground naming. Harrogate Pythons RUFC have honoured former player and committee member Jim Saynor by naming their ground after him. A plaque was unveiled by Michaela Saynor before the annual Over 35’s versus Under 35’s charity match...

Dallaglio big hit at Python’s Dinner Harrogate Pythons RUFC welcomed Lawrence Dallaglio OBE as their keynote speaker for their Annual Dinner. Held at a new venue, The Old Swan, Lawrence and MC John Bentley entertained 350 guests raising £13k for the club. The guests...

BY NEIL SUMMERSALL 28 AUGUST 2018 The new season starts this Saturday with a home fixture against Knottingley This game was due to be played away at Knottingley, but due to problems with the Knottingley pitch, has been switched to Railway, ko 3pm. The Pythons will be...

BY NEIL SUMMERSALL Pre-Season starts Monday 2nd July 2018 Pre-season starts for the Pythons on Monday 2nd July at 7pm at Railway. Coach Dan Bird will open the session with an introduction of roles and captains, and go through his plans for the season. The players will...

Pythons Coaching Team announced Picture- Dale Breakwell, Mark Foster, Mike Ruthen, Dan Bird, Al Cawkwell-Brown, Robbie Jamieson With the season starting on 1st September The Pythons are building their Coaching and Physio Teams. “We’re feeling positive around Dan...

Annual Dinner Report - 12th October 2017 Harrogate Pythons RUFC held their Annual Dinner once again at The Majestic Hotel.  350 members and guests filled the room to listen to Jason Leonard deliver a captivating speech.  With 114 England Caps, 4 Grand Slams,...

A significant milestone in the development of our club has been achieved as we've now successfully gained accreditation from the RFU In the words of the RFU, accreditation is summarised as follows: “The RFU Accreditation recognises the effort and achievement of...