Hi everyone,

Around this time of year we usually host our AGM,  given the current COVID circumstances we will be postponing this meeting until further notice.

When we feel the time is right for the community and the club we will ensure to give everyone enough notice of this event.

We hope everyone is staying safe and well and we will be in touch hopefully in the near future. 

Thank you

Gary Nicolson
ORFC Chairman

Following an eventful few years planning and participating in our Club’s 50th Anniversary celebrations I just wanted to thank you all for your contributions and support of these events, which has been invaluable.

We have made the most we can of the Club’s celebrations with a celebrity game against The Penguins on Saturday 20th August 2016 followed that same night with a Club celebration dinner dance in The Pickaquoy Centre which had 620 members, players, sponsors and guests in attendance. Al Kellock, Scotland’s Captain was the main speaker on the night and we heard and sang the first rendition of the ORFC Club Anthem “It’s More Than a Game”, composed and sung by Andy Cant and produced by Stewart Shearer.

There was a huge amount of work needed to organise and to pull off such a day and the Club is very grateful to all of you who helped with the organising of the event, attended the dinner/dance and/or helped make that day, indeed that weekend, such a memorable occasion.

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Hi All,

The 2019/20 domestic rugby season in Scotland has been classified as null and void, with Scottish rugby joining its Irish, Welsh and Italian counterparts in coming to this outcome.

The SRU have made the decision to declare the 2019/20 season null and void.  Meaning there will be no automatic promotion/relegation - was reached following and extensive consultation process involving the participating clubs, the championship and competition committee members and Scottish rugby’s own rugby development department.

Orkney rugby football club would like to thank all players, coaches, committee members, sponsors, volunteers and supporters for all the commitment and dedication throughout the past season..  The club was  on course to have a very successful season and that was down to all of the above.  Without you all it would not have been possible.

This season rugby is now all over and we will keep everyone updated on the next AGM when the time is appropriate.

For now, please take this time to look after everyone, stay safe and we can’t wait to see you all back next season.

Thank you!

Orkney RFC

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Orkney Rugby Football Club regret to announce that they will be postponing this year’s Sevens which were due to be held on the weekend of the second of May.
 
We have taken this action although there is still no announcement from the SRU as to what happens to Rugby after the 29th of this month.  The club officials in conjunction with the sponsor felt that this was the responsible thing to do for health and safety in light of the numbers who normally attend this event.  We also had a record number of teams showing interest to attend from south and this decision was made to stop unnecessary costs being incurred by them for travel and accommodation.

In light of recent developments, there will be no Mini, Youth or Senior rugby training at Orkney RFC until the 29th of March.

This means that all rugby is cancelled up to that date and we will update everyone when we know any further details.

We advise players to keep fit during this period but ensure their health and welfare come first.

The Scottish Rugby statement on Coronavirus can be found here