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 Counties 4 Yorkshire A.
We are an RFU Accredited Club promoting rugby participation across the community. We provide fellowship and involvement for players, supporters and sponsors alike.
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Latest Match Reports
Pythons give all but Keighley too strong
At a packed Jim Saynor Ground Harrogate Pythons challenged in spells but Keighley’s consistency reflected their 3rd placed league position coming out winners 5-45. The Pythons created pressure in the first few minutes. A catch and drive from an attacking line out…
Pythons score 5 but Hullensians score 9
Hoping for a better result The Pythons travelled to Hull and conceded 69-33 due to a disastrous 10 minute period in the first half leaking 4 tries, 24 points. The first few minutes was all Python’s pressure but the home side repeatedly found and exploited gaps in…
Pythons suffer in the second half at Wetherby
Harrogate Pythons visited 2nd place Wetherby needing to gain league points. But, once again, The Pythons were in the game up to the second half when Wetherby showed why they’re pushing Bradford Salem for the top slot. Wetherby were first on the scoreboard and Will…
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
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Latest Club News
Pythons Annual Dinner – Another Great Success!
Harrogate Pythons held their Annual Dinner, which is their main fund raising event, at The Old Swan Hotel. Guest speakers were former international players and World Cup Winners Simon Shaw and Mike Tindall. The evening was hosted, for the last time, by…
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…