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.
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Latest Match Reports
Pythons push league leaders close in second half
Harrogate Pythons travelled to league leaders Dinnington looking to build on their last league performance against Beverley. Unbeaten so far this season, newly promoted Dinnington were under pressure straight from the kick off as Eddie Wilkinson barged through the…
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 men knew they had to be on top of their game. The half started…
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 mins the home side were 14-0 ahead thanks to a quick tap penalty and an…
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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 Adshead found space on the wing but The Bees defence held firm….
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 destroyed Salem in the first scrum. Will Clough slots the…