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
Tough Day at the Office Against Excellent Barnsley
Pythons 1st XV 18 - 45 Barnsley RUFC Harrogate Pythons welcomed newly relegated Barnsley to the sunny Jim Saynor Ground for this eagerly anticipated clash between two unbeaten sides. Barnsley kicked out on the full and following a solid opening scrum, Will Clough...
Wetherby 2nd XV vs. Pythons 2nd XV – Friendly Fixture . . .
Wetherby 2’s 38 v Harrogate Pirates 21 The 2XV travelled to Wetherby for this hastily arranged game following Rowntree’s pulling out earlier in the week. Al Brown had pulled together a large squad, containing 8 front row forwards, but the Pirates had a slow start and...
Thank You Yarnbury RFC – A Great Pre-Season Test!
Harrogate Pythons were on the road last night for a well anticipated pre-season friendly vs. Yarnbury RFC. https://youtu.be/id6XcYNvuu0 Some Video Highlights . . . Thank you Yarnbury for hosting us on your excellent floodlit 4G on Wednesday 25th August. A win for The...
Latest Match Reports
Pythons Too Strong for Sheffield Medics
Sheffield Medicals RUFC 5 vs. Harrogate Pythons 1st XV 50 The Pythons kicked off at a cold Sheffield Medics with the wind behind them and were very quickly on the offensive. With strong drives from Steve Lennox and Nathan Wake a penalty on the home teams 10 metre...
Spirit in Abundance Despite Not Getting The Result
Harrogate Pythons RUFC 2nd XV vs. Selby RUFC 2nd XV A spirited performance by Pirates (Pythons 2nd XV) went unrewarded against a strong Selby 2nd XV, but the whole squad should be proud of the performance on the day! Thanks go to Simon Womersley for his excellent...
Big Result Strengthens Pythons Second Place Spot in the Table
Old Otliensians 0 v Harrogate Pythons 105 Harrogate Pythons travelled to Otley looking for their seventh win on the bounce against struggling Otliensians. Jed Carr kicked off and with a howling gale behind them the Pythons were soon camped in Ensians territory. With...