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 control first half on Keighley carpet
Harrogate Pythons visited a very cold Keighley for the first fixture between the two sides this season. Keighley’s home advantage on their 3G pitch has plagued The Pythons over the past 3 seasons but...
Pythons BP win against Hullensians takes them to 4th
Harrogate Pythons 1st XV entertained 4th placed Hullensians at The JSG. With 3 consecutive home wins under their belt confidence was running high for John Liley’s men. The Pythons were quickly on...
Pythons earn try bonus point win against Yarnbury
Harrogate Pythons entertained recently promoted Yarnbury at a dull and wet Jim Saynor Ground. Although recently promoted the visitors came with an impressive league record winning 5 games from 8 leaving them in 3rd...
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PLAYING SQUAD
Latest Club News
Mike Ruthen announced as new club President
We are delighted to announce that Mike Ruthen has accepted our committee’s invitation to become our club's President. This is a coopted role with Mike's main duties being as a 'figure head' for club events. Mike is a long time Python and played for our club until...
MNDA £8005 Cheque Presentation
Some photos from last night (3rd November) of our cheque presentation to The Yorkshire Dales Branch of MNDA - total raised sits at £8005, a big thank you to everyone that supported us on our ride in Eddie Kernoghan’s memory. Big shout out to our support team over the...
Joe Marler a great success at Python’s Dinner
Harrogate Pythons RUFC held its 12th Annual Dinner once again at The Old Swan Hotel with guest speaker Joe Marler. Over 350 guests were spell bound by a superb Q&A session with now regular host John Inverdale asking a wide range of questions about Joe’s views of...