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
Pythons Keep League Pressure On . . .
Harrogate Pythons moved up to 5th in the league following a win away at Wibsey. Always a difficult side to play Wibsey had home advantage with both the wind and slope during the first half. Early pressure and some indiscipline in defence saw The Pythons 6-0 down...
Depleted Ensians Give a Spirited Performance
Harrogate Pythons welcomed local rivals Otliensians to the Jim Saynor Ground for this usually fiercely contested game. The good weather attracted a large crowd, however Ensians could not field a front row so the game commenced with uncontested scrums and despite the...
Kicking Master Class at The JSG . . .
Jon Callard, former England Kicking Coach and former England and Bath player, recently came down to The Jim Saynor Ground to share his experiences and help develop a small group of kickers. Explaining the value of timing and balance Jon went through routines to help...
Latest Match Reports
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...