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
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...
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PLAYING SQUAD
Latest Club News
Solid Pythons Victory over a Competitive Ossett . . .
Harrogate Pythons 31 v Ossett 10 Harrogate Pythons welcomed Ossett to the Jim Saynor Ground looking to make it 3 league wins in a row. The early rain had relented and the unexpected sunshine attracted a large crowd down. Ossett started strongly and an over keen...
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...