Welcome To Harrogate Pythons RUFC
Harrogate Pythons RUFC is a Yorkshire Rugby Union Football Club fielding 2 teams (and an occasional Social/Vets XV). Our 1st XV plays in RFU Counties 1 Yorkshire and our 2nd XV in RFU Counties 4 Yorkshire A.
We gained RFU accreditation in 2018 promoting rugby participation across the community. We cater for all player standards and coach for both improvement and fun.
Please browse our site and if you need more information, contact us here.
Latest Match Reports
Pythons concede in last minute to Wensleydale
The wind and rain never stopped at The Jim Saynor ground as Harrogate Pythons entertained local rivals Wensleydale. Struggling to find form this season Dale arrived as underdogs but coped well...
HATCHLINGS MAKE HISTORY!
Two days, two fixtures, two Monty winners and one very battered second team! Well, this weekend has to go down as one of the best in Pythons RUFC history. Granted, our history as a minis section isn't particularly long, but you've got to start somewhere! Two days of...
Pythons 13 Tries sink Doncaster Phoenix at The JSG
Harrogate Pythons entertained recently relegated Doncaster Phoenix at The JSG, bathed in sunshine. This was the first ever meeting between the two clubs with Phoenix playing two levels higher just...
THE COACHING TEAM
PYTHONS 1st XV
PYTHONS 2nd XV
VETS & SOCIAL RUGBY
COMMITTEE
PYTHONS MINIS
Latest Club News
Record Try Scorer Chris Ashton Wows Pythons Dinner
Harrogate Pythons RUFC held their Annual Dinner at The Old Swan Hotel. With 270 guests the Premiership’s All Time Leading Try Scorer, at the time of the dinner, Chris Ashton took part in an entertaining...
Pre Match Lunch Shedule
With our fixtures confirmed we can begin promoting our Pre Match Lunch schedule for all 1st XV home games. 2 course served to your table to include ½ bottle wine per guest. The bar’s open from 90 minutes before kick off so you can catch up before the game begins....
Harrogate Pythons Golf Day 2025/26
Once again the Pythons were blessed with excellent weather for the 5th annual Golf Day at Oakdale Golf Club which raised around £8,000 for club funds. The event has become a vital contributor to the club allowing us to continue strengthening the player...