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 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...
Solid Afternoon For Pirates Against a Spirited Yarnbury 3’s.
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 2nd XV 39-6 Yarnbury RUFC 3rd XV [Check out the gallery at the foot of this report – Photo’s cortesy of Si Womersley]. Pirates took on Yarnbury 3rds on a fine afternoon for rugby down at The Jim Saynor Ground with a good crowd enjoying both the...
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PLAYING SQUAD
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...