Providing a safe, friendly and fun environment to play, spectate and support amateur rugby
Welcome To Harrogate Pythons RUFC
Welcome to Harrogate Pythons RUFC’s web site. We are a Yorkshire Rugby Union Football Club fielding 2 teams (and an occasional Social/Vets XV). Our 1st XV plays in RFU Counties Yorkshire Division 1 and our 2nd XV in The YRFU Central North/West Merit Table.
We are an RFU Accredited Club promoting rugby participation across the community. We provide fellowship and involvement for players, supporters and sponsors alike.
Please browse our site and if you need more information, contact us here or get in touch with our committee directly.
Latest Club News
Pythons Stay 2 Points Clear At The Top . . .
Northallerton RUFC 1st XV 19 - 24 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV Match Report & Pictures by Julian Tatlow. Harrogate Pythons visited Northallerton and managed to cling on to their top position with a bonus point win. Quickly into the action, the visitors...
Pythons Top Yorkshire 2 With Bonus Point Win Against North Ribblesdale
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 32 - 18 North Ribblesdale RUFC 1st XV Match Report by Julian Tatlow (Pictures: Julian Tatlow & Si Womersley). This was the first meeting, at 1st team level, of these 2 clubs. Ribblesdale bought vocal support and combined...
Tough Away Day for Pirates . . .
Pythons 2nd XV (Pirates) travelled to Settle to face a strong North Ribblesdale RUFC 2nd XV and although playing with true Rugby sportsmanship and determination throughout, came second. 10 out of 10 for effort and commitment for Al Cawkwell-Brown’s men and despite the...
Latest Match Reports
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...