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.
Please browse our site and if you need more information, contact us here or get in touch with our committee directly.
Latest Match Reports
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…
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 firm….
Pythons record another loss at Pocklington
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV switched venues on Saturday due to a water logged pitch at Station View. Pocklington were ahead on the scoreboard following some evenly matched exchanges scoring 4 converted tries with The Pythons responding with 2 penalties from Will…
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Latest Club News
Still Pushing for Promotion after 14 Wins in a Row
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV 62 vs Sheffield Medicals RUFC 21 Special thanks to Andy Bennison for some excellent work behind the camera! Harrogate Pythons welcomed Sheffield Medics to the Jim Saynor ground looking to extend the winning run to 14 and maintain their push…
Pythons Run in 11 and Make it 13 on the Bounce
Ossett RUFC 0 vs. Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 67 Harrogate Pythons 1st XV visited Ossett RUFC needing the bonus point win to match Bramley’s HWO against struggling Knottingley to remain 9 points ahead in 2nd place. The Pythons kicked off and Ossett began to build…
Pythons Make it 12 in a Row to Close Gap on Barnsley
Halifax Vandals RUFC 8 vs. Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV 24 Harrogate Pythons made it 12 wins in a row with a bonus point with at Halifax Vandals. Barnsley loose to Hemsworth so the gap is now just 6 points with 5 to play. The Pythons travelled to Vandals expecting…