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Match Report | Orkney v Dunfermline 18-9-21

18/9/2021

Tennent's Caledonia Region League Division 1
Pickaquoy - Saturday 18th September 2021
Orkney RFC 29, Dunfermline RFC 5
Match Video by George Brown

For the first league game of rugby in Orkney for almost two years, the weather was fantastic and we had a large crowd.
Dunfermline arrived with a strong team and after 30 minutes play there was still no score.
Orkney made some excellent caries through the forwards, especially by Niall Campbell and Darren MacLean.
Chances were available but we over played, trying to offload when we should have just set up for another play. Orkney eventually broke through and captain Scott Rendall scored the first try, converted by Connor Hancock.

Half time: 7 nil.

After an inspiring half time team talk by Scott Rendall, Orkney controlled things much better and were rewarded with two more tries from Chris Guthrie and Niall Campbell, one converted by Connor, who also slotted over a penalty.
Dunfermline replied with a well worked move feeding the right winger who scored in the corner, the conversion was missed.
Orkney had the last say with vice captain Scott Russell scoring out wide, conversion missed. A fantastic result for Orkney against a very good team. Absolutely delighted with the performance from all the boys.
Final score 29-5 and another bonus point win.

G.C.

WATCH LIVE | Orkney v Dunfermline

18/9/2021

Watch livestream of Orkney v Dunfermline from 12:00!

Or even better, watch in person! Come along to Picky and cheer on the Dragons who play Inverness Craig Dunain at noon on the centre pitch, while the men play Dunfermline on the outfield pitch.👍🏉🏉

TEAM NEWS | Orkney v Dunfermline & Dragons v Inverness Sat 18 Sep

17/9/2021

Here's your ORKNEY RFC 1st XV & DRAGONS teams for their first home league games of the season.

Both matches kick off tomorrow at noon, with the ladies playing on the centre pitch and the men on the outfield.

The clubhouse will be open from 11am if you would like a pre game refreshment, and George Brown will once again be providing a livestream - (subscribe to Rohallion on Youtube for notifications)

Hope to see you all there!

What's On?

13/9/2021

What's On: 13 - 19 September

Monday, 13th

Senior Women's training 7:00pm-8:30pm at ORFC

Tuesday, 14th

Senior Men’s training 6:30pm-8:00pm at KGS 3G

Wednesday, 15th

Youth Rugby (U14-U18s) training 6:00pm-7:30pm at ORFC

Thursday, 16th

Senior Men’s training 6:30pm-8:00pm at KGS 3G

Friday, 17th

Senior Women's training 7:00pm-8:30pm at ORFC

Saturday, 18th

No Kirkwall Rookies / Minis this week. (Coaches required - if you can help please contact John Cairns)
Dragons HOME v Inverness Craig Dunain - K.O. 12pm at Picky centre pitch
1st XV HOME v Dunfermline K.O. 12pm at Picky outfield

Sunday, 19th

East Rookies 10:30 to 11:15 am at Hope Primary School
East Minis 10:30 to 11.30am at Hope Primary School
West Minis 11:00am to 12:00pm at Dounby Primary School
West Rookies 11:00am to 12:00pm at Dounby Primary School

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MATCH REPORT | Blairgowrie RFC v Orkney RFC 4-9-21

4/9/2021

Photo: George Brown

Tennent's Caledonia Region League Division 1
Blairgowrie - Saturday 4th September 2021
Blairgowrie RFC 12, Orkney RFC 24
Match Video by George Brown

On Friday 3rd September 2021 Orkney set off on their travels to Blairgowrie for their first Caledonia regional league game following the long Covid break.

The scrum and line-out performed well but lacked a bit of support for ball carriers at times and gave away too many penalties.
Blairgowrie were a tough team to break down.
First half try scorers were Liam Moar, scoring his first ever try for Orkney, converted by Connor Hancock and Vice captain Scott Russell.
Blairgowrie replied with a converted try.

Half time 7-12

Second half tries were scored by Graham Poke and another by Scott Russell plus one converted by Connor.
Captain Scott Rendall, playing at open side flank, linked well with the backs and kept the game flowing.
Blairgowrie had the last say with an unconverted try. Some very good individual performances.
Obviously not the polished article from our last playing season, but a great result on the road.

Final score: 12-24 with a try bonus point to Orkney.
G.C.

WATCH LIVE | Blairgowrie v Orkney

4/9/2021

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Blairgowrie v Orkney live stream (provided the 4g masts don’t get infected with covid or whatever 😱)

TEAM NEWS & LIVESTREAM | Blairgowrie v Orkney Sat 4 Sep

3/9/2021

Here's your ORKNEY RFC 1st XV for the first league game since February 2020!

The match kicks off tomorrow at 11:30 at Coupar Angus Rd, Blairgowrie, PH10 6JT.

LIVESTREAM -
George Brown (Rohallion Orkney on FB) is going to travel with the team and will be filming the league game tomorrow on a live stream

The game will be on at the clubhouse on the big screen and will be open from 11am.
Come and watch Orkney first fifteen play live in league action for first time ever 😁
Also a huge thanks to George for his time and effort

Fixtures & Membership forms updated for Season 2021/22

27/8/2021

All senior fixtures for 2021/22 have been added to the Club Calendar along with maps & directions to away games.
Use the link below to subscribe to the club calendar or add it to your mobile device. Any fixture changes will automatically update on your device - click here for more info

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/media%40orkneyrfc.co.uk/public/basic.ics

The Senior, Junior and Social membership forms have also been updated for the new season. You can complete them online or download & print them at home.

If you are completing a paper form, please ensure it says “Valid from July 2021" at the bottom. Older forms are obsolete and should be recycled.
Karen Brough is the Junior & Social Membership convenor & her contact details along with Robbie Firth (Senior Memberships) & Olga Burton (Treasurer) can be found on the relevant forms or the club's Contacts Page.

*** NEW *** - Card payments for memberships can now be taken in the clubhouse

Players / parents are reminded that they must also complete a SCRUMS registration in addition to completing a membership form & please ensure that any EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS in the system are up to date

Pre Season friendly for 1st XV on Saturday 28 August

26/8/2021

This Saturday the first fifteen are travelling to Invergordon in a pre season friendly against Ross Sutherland.

Travel arrangements are away on 07:45 Pentland ferries from St. Margaret’s Hope, bus to Invergordon. KO is 12:15, small refreshments after game and back home at night.

Spectators are welcome to travel with the team, or if you are nearby, please come along to watch!

Orkney Dragons rugby and Parish Cup final this Saturday

20/8/2021

ORKNEY DRAGONS v GARIOCH LADIES

The Dragons welcome Garioch Ladies on Saturday 21 August 2021 for a friendly at the Picky Outfields at 2pm.
With Garioch being a league above, the Dragons are going to take this opportunity to play 4 x 20mins quarters to try new things.
It would be great to see supporters there cheering them on!

The Parish Cup final kicks off at 3pm and the club will be open from 1pm for all rugby & football supporters to enjoy a pre / post match drink.

The Current COVID precautions below are in place in the clubhouse:

Please follow one way system on entry & exit
Please sign in for track & trace on entry
Please wear a face covering while not drinking

Also, please remember the current Scottish safety guidance:

Get two vaccine doses (Call the Kirkwall Vaccination Centre direct on 0300 303 5313 to book an appointment if you are eligible)
Remember safe behaviours
Keep getting tested (kits are available from community pharmacies)
Download & enable the Protect Scotland App from the App Store or Google Play so you can be notified if you have been close to someone suffering from Covid 19 - especially if you are around groups of people you don't know.