Providing a safe, friendly and fun environment to play, spectate and support amateur rugby
Welcome To Harrogate Pythons RUFC
Harrogate Pythons RUFC’s 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 Match Reports
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...
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...
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PLAYING SQUAD
Latest Club News
Pirates Beat Bramley Phoenix in Hard Battle.
Bramley Phoenix RUFC 2nd XV 7 - 36 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 2nd XV Harrogate Pythons 2’s, The Pirates, travelled to Bramley for their second Central North West Merit Table game. With selection looking good during the week Coaches Al Cawkwell-Brown and Roy MacKay...
Pythons Get First Win in Counties 2
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 27 - 22 Wheatley Hills RUFC The Pythons entertained Wheatley Hills in their first Y2 home game and their first ever fixture against the Doncaster side. The decision had been made to continue with the pre match lunch for sponsors,...
Second Pre-Season Win for Pythons
West Park Leeds RUFC 0 - 32 Harrogate Pythons RUFC Thursday 25th August and The Pythons visit West Park Leeds for their second pre season fixture. With Coach Bird back from his honeymoon The Pythons pack were quick to take control. Marcus Fotherby was...