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
Promising Start with 1st Pre-Season Win
West Leeds RUFC 22 - 27 Harrogate Pythons RUFC Harrogate Pythons visited West Leeds RUFC on 19th August for their first pre season fixture. Although this was a full club fixture The Pythons knew they would be tested against their Yorkshire 1...
Pythons Play Cricket Too – Thank You Druids!
Druids v. Harrogate Pythons - 15th May at Goldsborough. An excellent day of catching up with old colleagues around the wicket at Goldsborough Cricket Club's ground on Sunday as Pythons proved that they could play cricket too (allegedly!). The following Pythons...
Golf Day – A Winner on All Fronts for Pythons!
Pythons inaugural golf day was held on Thursday 12th May 2022 at Oakdale Golf Club in Harrogate. And 23 expectant teams gathered for pre-registration refreshments prior to the 1:00pm shotgun start. Oakdale looked resplendent with its early summer growth and greenery,...
Latest Match Reports
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...
Pythons leave it to the Death for BP win at North Ribb . . .
North Ribblesdale RUFC 20 - Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 26 Match Report & Pictures by Julian Tatlow . . . Harrogate Pythons keep their 2nd place spot with a 20-26 win at North Ribblesdale. Only a bonus point win at home to Wensleydale on 8th April will...
Pythons Miss Out At Wath . . .
Wath Upon Dearne RUFC 1st XV 40 - 36 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV. Match Report & Pictures by Julian Tatlow. (Click on pictures for expanded view) Three tries in the last 10 minutes but the Pythons just lose out 40-36 at 4th placed Wath Upon Dearne securing...