<![CDATA[Orkney RFC - The Official Website - Home]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:23 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Autumn International 2026 Tickets]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:27:46 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/autumn-international-2026-tickets*** THE WAY CLUB TICKETS ARE ALLOCATED HAS CHANGED ***
Tickets will be available to buy during an exclusive club online sale from 7th May 2026 at 10am to 31st May 2026

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
  • An online ticketing account with Scottish Rugby
  • An up to date Orkney RFC Club Membership
  • A purchase link and secure access Magic Code

Click here for full details & application form
]]><![CDATA[ORFC A.G.M. - Wed 20 May 2026]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:58:34 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/orfc-agm-2026
Wednesday, 20th May 6pm in clubrooms

No proxy votes will be accepted

There are several positions that need filled and some new positions we hope to fill so if you are interested in being a part of the club structure or just helping out, please come along.

A club is only as good as its members and volunteers.
2026-27 is our 60th year as a club and we want to start it with a strong committee and support structure for the players.
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A good turnout of members is required to attend
]]><![CDATA[Orkney Sevens 2026 - Livestream]]>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:33:10 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/orkney-sevens-2026-livestreamOrkney Builders 7s Livestream 

Keep an eye on Rohallion YouTube for live updates throughout the afternoon…

https://www.youtube.com/live/gDsJMx_hUek?si=w5xZM19qkr1_0jXZ
]]><![CDATA[Orkney Sevens 2026 - We're ready - Are you?]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:37:41 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/orkney-sevens-2026-were-ready-are-youONE MORE SLEEP! 

The tents are up, the grass is cut, the bar is stocked, the band are all set and the prizes are ready to be won!

Everything’s looking good for the Orkney Builders 7s - come one come all and have a ball!
]]><![CDATA[Coaching Essentials Course at ORFC Sat 25 April]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:04:37 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/coaching-essentials-course-at-orfc-sat-25-april
There is a ​Coaching essentials course this Saturday, 25 April at ORFC from 9am - 5pm.

The course is open to all over 15s and it’s free of charge 

Sign up via SCRUMS at the link below:

​https://scrums.scottishrugby.org/#/my-courses/course/1760
The coaching essential courses in available to all new or novice coaches for whom this is their first coaching course. Coaches must be minimum 15 years of age to complete the course and must be actively coaching within a club or school.
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Course Aims
The coaching essentials course aims to equip coaches with practical tools to enhance their coaching, covering 3 key areas:
How to create a positive and safe learning environment where all players are valued, and the aim is to provide high levels of activity, fun, and enjoyment.
Developing game understanding and skills through a game-based approach to training.
Developing individual players skills and techniques through a player centred approach.
The course also includes a tackle/contact safety session to ensure safe practice at all levels of the game, and to raise awareness of concussion protocols.
]]><![CDATA[Youth Rugby Runathon 2026 final total]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:34:17 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/youth-rugby-runathon-2026-final-total
.Huge congratulations to all those who participated in the Runathon, and a massive thank you to all those who volunteered and donated!
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We now have the final gift aid payment and can announce that an amazing £19,866.31 was raised in total!
Absolutely fantastic effort by all involved!
]]><![CDATA[Orkney Rugby Sevens 2026]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:34:12 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/orkney-sevens-2026Picture
​The 57th Annual Orkney Sevens tournament takes place at Picky from 1-3 May.

Friday 1st - the U16/18 girls & boys tournaments take place from 6-8pm.

Saturday 2nd - Team Registration starts at 11:00am, draw at 11:30 and the Main Tournaments start at 12:00 on the outfield pitches.

Mini & Rookies Rugby Tournaments start 10:00: players are to meet at the mini pitches at 9:45am

Entertainment - along with the rugby, there will be live music, raffles, pitch-side food & refreshments available throughout the afternoon.
Card & cash payments accepted at the Food & Refreshments Tents 
Entry is £5 (including programme) - head past the clubhouse to the outfield pitches.

BRINGING ALCOHOL INTO THE GROUNDS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

In the evening, there is a Marquee Dance with live music from 6pm and Northern Limit at 8pm. 
Admission is £20 - Over 18s Only - ID & wristband required for entry

Sunday 3rd May – Boozy brunch from 12:00

​All MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME

If you haven't done so, please register your team as soon as possible at: sevens@orkneyrfc.co.uk 
More info on the Sevens page.
]]><![CDATA[Under 18 Boys victorious in 2026 Caledonia Youth Bowl final!]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:07:42 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/under-18-boys-victorious-in-2026-caledonia-youth-bowl-final
Saltire Energy Boy's U18 Caledonia Youth Bowl Final
​Countesswells, Saturday 29 Mar 2026
Orkney RFC 22, Stirling 0

A squad of 22 U18s went to Countesswells in Aberdeen for Caledonia Cup finals day to compete with Stirling for the U18s Bowl, this would be the last piece of 2 years back-to-back league and cup champions. 
It was a windy day with a strong cross pitch breeze that was going to cause both teams issues with moving the ball around. Stirling kicked off the game and the match was underway. ​
Stirling looked like a solid team and we knew we were in for a tough match but we were used to tough opponents. From the offset, you could sense the nerves from both teams. 

Each squad looking for ways to get through each other’s defences to get the first points on the board, but the statement continued, until a superb jackal and turnover from increasingly impressive prop Finlay Daintith, proved to be the turning point, from the resulting possession Orkney moved up field and started to implement the game plan the coaches had set out. 

With the pressure building and cracks starting to show in Stirling’s discipline, Balfour Norquoy broke through to get the boys on the scoreboard. 5-0 Orkney. A forced change in midfield saw Jamie Milne enter the fold for Cameron Boyd.

Orkney started to methodically attack and were being unforgiving in defence to Stirling and kept them on the back foot, not to say that Stirling didn’t mount any attacks but when they did, they were met with some brilliant tackling, rucking and jackaling the Orkney back row of Owen Spence, Captain Tom Hamilton and Balfour Norquoy seemed to be everywhere. 

The scrummage was at a different level, with front rowers, Daintith and Murray Robertson providing the platform for Magnus Montgomery to steal 5 scrums against the head on the day.  5 minutes before half time, Balfour scored his next try to give us a cushion going into the 2nd half. 

After some brilliant tactical advice from PJ McGrath, the head coach, they came back onto the pitch ready to go for it and with the 10-point lead, they were more determined to bring home the silverware. 

The weather took a turn and along with the wind, the rain began. It was becoming a muddy affair but we are used to playing in those conditions. Orkney started to find holes in the Stirling defence and with a combination of pods and backs moves, we kept them in their own half for most of the next 35 mins. 

The 50-minute mark saw the introduction of Finlay Flett and in his U18 debut, Halcro Tait enter the fray to replace Ben Sinclair and Lewis Moncrieff. Both Sinclair and Moncrieff played their hearts out as they have done all season.

Eventually, Balfour broke their line to score his hat trick for the day making it 15-0. Orkney were in control of this game and whilst Stirling did what they could, we applied the pressure to keep them scrambling their defence. 

Orkney found their rhythm with great carries by the forwards Murray Robertson, Finlay Daintith, and Magnus Montgomery. 

The backs were moving the ball through the hands with Mikey McGee distributing the ball from either the scrums or the rucks to Ronan Hamilton who put it through to the hands of the backs such as Jack Innes, Ian Moar and Zander Baillie, to get the ball up the pitch. 

Ashton was the next to score Orkney’s fourth try of the day with Zander Baillie getting the conversion. Ashton picking up a knock in the play saw him replaced by Joe Thomson. 

The score was 22-0 at this point and Orkney wanted to keep that clean sheet and kept Stirling in their half. 

The last 15 minutes saw Daintith leave the field to be replaced by Caleb McEwan, Magnus Craigie on for Ian Moar. 

In credit to Stirling, they still didn’t know they were bested and kept coming back at the lads, but all plaudits to this team, they shut them out with the desire to keep the score at Nil, believing this to show their doggedness and team spirit. 

When the final whistle blew, Orkney had kept the clean sheet, the only team to do so on finals day, which is brilliant for a final against a team as good as Stirling. 

It was a great send off for both the lads who are finishing their youth rugby journey this year as well as PJ & myself as we are stepping away from U18s coaching team. 

The performance of the lads in the final is the culmination of all the hard work they do at training with the firsts and with all effort that PJ puts into making them the best they can be on and off the pitch as well as their own personal efforts to better their game with some of them in the Caley set up, Glenalmond, Glasgow warriors and more. 

What a great finish to their season with not only retaining the Caledonia Cup bowl but also retaining their inspiresport Boy's U18 Caledonia League title too. 

The coaches cannot express how proud we are all the lads and how well they have done this year. They are a credit to the club, their families, Orkney and PJ, Jeff & myself could not be prouder. 

The future of the club is in good hands. The future is bright; the future is red & white!!!
D.M.

Squad photo from L to R:
Back Row - PJ McGrath, Darren McGee, Joe Thomson, Murray Robertson, Tom Hamilton (C), Lewis Moncreiff, Mikey McGee (VC), Zander Baillie, Magnus Montgomery, Balfour Norquoy, Ben Sinclair (VC), Owen Spence, Halcro Tait, Ronan Hamilton & Jeff Dougall

Front Row - Jack Innes, Cameron Boyd, Cullen Dick, Ian Moar, Finlay Flett, Jamie Milne, Caleb McEwen, Finlay Daintith, Magnus Craigie & Ashton Bruce
]]><![CDATA[Club Awards Night 2026]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:22:58 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/club-awards-night-2026
The Annual Orkney RFC Awards Night Presentation will be held at the Rugby Club on Friday 17th June at 17:30 - First awards presented at 6:00pm sharp!
Ticket Prices: Over 18s - £10; Under 18s - FREE

All sections of the club are invited: Rookies & Minis; all youth age groups boys & girls; 2nds & Internal; Dragons and 1st XV.

It would also be great to have as many parents come along as possible to see the youngsters getting their rewards! Sponsors & Spectators very welcome!

So we can get an idea of numbers, please book your tickets by Tuesday 14 April using the form below:
​You can buy your over 18 tickets below or pay at the door on the night:

PRE ORDERS ARE CLOSED - YOU CAN PAY AT THE DOOR
Order of service:
  • P4/5
  • P6/7
  • U13
  • U14 girls
  • U14 boys
  • U16 girls
  • U16 boys
  • U18 girls
  • U18 boys
  • Orkney Dragons
  • Second XV / Internal Rugby
  • First XV
  • Club Person & Special Achievement Awards
]]><![CDATA[SCAA Community Awareness Day]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:42:44 GMThttps://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/home/scaa-community-awareness-day
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance will be hosting several community events this weekend to raise awareness of SCAA and their operations in Orkney.
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The public are invited to attend any of these events and there will be limited amounts of branded merchandise available at each event.

  • Friday 27th: 6pm at Cromarty Hall – St Margaret’s Hope
  • Saturday 28th: 10am till 4pm at (Orkney Harbours Office) Kiln Corner – Kirkwall
  • Sunday 29th: 10am at Burray Community Hall – Burray
  • Sunday 29th: 3pm at Deerness Distillery - Deerness​
​Michael Hanratty from SCAA:
​“Orkney is a key operational area for SCAA, with over 220 missions taking place there in the last six years. We want to interact with as many Orcadians as possible to share the story of SCAA and to thank those that have raised funds.
 
I would love it if you at able to make it along to one of these events, however the Saturday event in Kirkwall is the first of its kind for SCAA and we want this to be as successful as possible, at this event we will have a raffle, children’s activities, information stand and a merchandise stand with our mascot Nevis hoping  to make an appearance.​

All of these events are free and the Kirkwall event is a drop in event.”
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