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
Tough Away Day for Pirates . . .
Pythons 2nd XV (Pirates) travelled to Settle to face a strong North Ribblesdale RUFC 2nd XV and although playing with true Rugby sportsmanship and determination throughout, came second. 10 out of 10 for effort and commitment for Al Cawkwell-Brown’s men and despite the...
Pythons Hold Form at Corinthians
Leeds Corinthians RUFC 1st XV 18-31 Harrogate Pythons RUFC 1st XV Match Report and Pictures by Julian Tatlow. Harrogate Pythons 1st XV travelled to Leeds Corinthians expecting a tough challenge – which is just what they got. Playing against the wind in the...
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...
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PLAYING SQUAD
Latest Club News
Pythons Miss Opportunities at Knottingley . . .
Harrogate Pythons travelled to Knottingley hoping to reverse some of the errors from last week’s defeat. Pressure was quickly applied from the kick off with The Pythons running hard through Ed Challis and Nathan Wake. Set piece pressure at the scrum continued...
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...