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
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...
Pythons second half sink Baildon
Harrogate Pythons travelled across to Baildon to play the first round of The Yorkshire Shield. In near perfect conditions The Pythons began well with Joel Misseldine held just short following a...
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PLAYING SQUAD
Latest Club News
Sir Clive a big hit at Pythons Dinner
As the 20th Anniversary of England’s RWC glory approaches Harrogate Pythons managed to book the only Northern Hemisphere coach to achieve a World Cup victory. Held once again at The Old Swan in Harrogate, the prospect of listening to Sir Clive attracted over 380...
Pythons lose out to The Bees
Harrogate Pythons travelled to Bradford and Bingley for their first ever league meeting. The Pythons gained the early territorial advantage but were unable to convert it into points. Saul...
Pythons miss out on bonus points at Salem
Harrogate Pythons played their first ever fixture against a Bradford Salem side and miss out on bonus points losing 36-22 in a hard fought game. The Pythons were first on the score board when the away pack...