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 Counties 4 Yorkshire A.
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 lose home record to Dinnington
Harrogate Pythons welcomed league favourites Dinnington to The Jim Saynor Ground for the first time. Despite winning the second half 14-13 Dinnington’s first half lead was too much with the score finishing at 14-37. Both sides were evenly matched as the early stages…
Pythons travel to a muddy Beverley and gift first half lead
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV travelled to a sunny Beverley following an early morning pitch inspection. Beverley score 3 early tries to lead 17-0, Pythons fight back to 17-17 with the game finishing 27-22. Pythons secure 2 valuable league points advancing them one…
Pythons take home winning run to 5 with win against West Leeds
Harrogate Pythons welcomed local rivals West Leeds to The Jim Saynor Ground for their second meeting of the season. Going down 45-15 earlier in the season John Liley’s men were keen to reverse the result. Leading 22-5 West Leeds came back strongly taking the score…
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PLAYING SQUAD
Latest Club News
Pythons Lunch proves huge success
Harrogate Pythons had their first ‘Lunch With’ at William & Victoria’s featuring Jason Leonard as their headline guest. Known as The Fun Bus, Jason’s rugby credentials speak for themselves, 114 England Caps, World Cups 1991; 1995; 1999; 2003 Winner, British &…
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…
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 sponsors, this day has contributed essential funds of over £13,500:00…