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
Ten Wins in a Row for Pythons 1st XV . . .
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 55 vs. Burley RUFC 10 Another 50 point haul makes it 10 wins in a row for Dan Bird’s men who now sit firmly in 2nd spot of Yorkshire 3. https://youtu.be/XVqpjOcDOe8 The Pythons kicked off deep on a sunny afternoon leads to a clearance to...
Defibrillator Generously Donated to Pythons
In December, we received a most generous gift from Speedy (Neil Summersall) and his wife Karen as they donated a new defibrillator and powered outdoor wall cabinet to the club that is fully accessible on match days and club events. Last Saturday for the 1st XV fixture...
Pythons Make It 9 Wins On The Bounce . . .
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 53 vs. Wibsey RUFC 0 Another bonus point win secures The Pythons second place in Yorkshire 3. Although second from bottom of the league, Wibsey’s last outing saw them thrash Knottingley 31-0 and 2 weeks before losing narrowly to...
Latest Match Reports
Bonus Point Win at Wheatley Hills . . .
Wheatley Hills RUFC 17 - 30 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV Match Report & Pictures – Julian Tatlow. Dan Bird’s men keep the pressure on Wensleydale with their 11th consecutive win at Wheatley Hills. The early exchanges set the scene for a tough fixture...
Pythons Win But AWO Gifts Wensleydale Top Spot
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 25 - 18 Wath Upon Dearne RUFC Match Report & Pictures - Julian Tatlow. Harrogate Pythons entertained league hopefuls Wath Upon Dearne for their first ever league meeting. Wath had possession for the first phases of the game but were...
Local Derby Success for Pythons 1st XV
Ripon RUFC 1st XV 3 - 15 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV Match Report & Pictures by Julian Tatlow Harrogate Pythons travelled to Ripon for their first encounter in league rugby. A hard fought game sees The Pythons win 3 – 15 but miss out on a bonus point...