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
Butler hat trick gives Pythons BP win over Beverley
The Pythons welcomed East Riding side Beverley to a dry Jim Saynor Ground. Although without a win so far this season, Beverley had played the top league sides pushing some of them close so John Liley’s...
Pythons’ errors gift West Leeds victory
On a glorious Autumn afternoon Harrogate Pythons error count gave West Leeds a 46-15 home win. For most of the game The Pythons played better rugby but defensive errors cost them dearly. Within 5...
Pythons loose out to Wensleydale
On a windy and wet day at The Jim Saynor Ground Harrogate Pythons entertained local rivals Wensleydale for their first clash of the season. Last season both sides won their away fixtures – something ‘half’ repeated this season with Dale coming out victors 29-38. The...
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PLAYING SQUAD
Latest Club News
Simon Rodham is raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association
A great Python, member, player and sponsor, Simon Rodham is about to complete a marathon to raise money for MND - something that has recently become closer to our hearts. He's asked me to post this hoping that anyone who can spare even the smallest amount to do so in...
2025 Golf Day Entry Now Open!
Since the inaugural event in 2022 the Pythons Annual Fundraising Golf Day has established itself as a firm favourite in the summer sporting calendar and through the generosity of our supporters and...
Another Fantastic Fund Raising Evening . . .
Harrogate Pythons Annual Dinner 2024 took place on Thursday 10th October and what a great evening was had by all at The Old Swan Hotel. Nearly 400 people from Harrogate and Yorkshire's sporting and business communities crammed in to enjoy an evening hosted by John...