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 Take Bonus Point Win at Baildon
Baildon RUFC 1st XCV 19 - 39 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st VX Match Report and Pictures from Julian Tatlow Harrogate Pythons 1st XV travelled to league favourites Baildon to fulfil their re arranged fixture. Baildon kick off deep and bring Sam Beagrie, returning...
Pythons Secure Bonus Point Win Away at Yarnbury.
Yarnbury RUFC 3rd XV 15-34 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV Harrogate Pythons 1st XV travelled to Yarnbury’s artificial pitch for their first league meeting. Without a full game for 2 Saturdays The Pythons were keen to get their Counties 2 season well...
Solid Afternoon For Pirates Against a Spirited Yarnbury 3’s.
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 2nd XV 39-6 Yarnbury RUFC 3rd XV [Check out the gallery at the foot of this report – Photo’s cortesy of Si Womersley]. Pirates took on Yarnbury 3rds on a fine afternoon for rugby down at The Jim Saynor Ground with a good crowd enjoying both the...
Latest Match Reports
Pythons compete well at League Leaders West Leeds
The game started with slick exchanges from both sides. Sam Considine found space out wide to out pace the West Leeds defence and opened the scoring in the corner. 0-5 on 8mins. The Pythons pack took control of the set scrums and set phases in mid field with Ed...
Pythons falter at home to fellow promotees Wensleydale
Harrogate Pythons entertained Wensleydale in a tough close game on Saturday. Within the first minute quick hands from The Pythons backs saw Jed Carr release Sam Considine who broke through mid field to pass to Harry Parrish outpacing the defence to score under the...
Pythons edged out against league leaders
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV travelled to Old Rishworthian RUFC for their second league game in Counties 1. In intense heat the game was evenly contested with penalties leaving The Pythons ahead 3-6 on 10 mins. With Rishworth under pressure following some...