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Massive thank you to Trek & Travel

31/1/2023

We would like to say a massive thank you to Trek and Travel for supplying everyone at Orkney RFC with our new official club clothing store.

It has been a massive success and continues to thrive.

Thanks to everyone’s purchases Trek and Travel have made an extremely generous donation to the Rugby club.

Thank you, David and Katie!

Further details can be found on the club shop page

Internal Rugby Match Report | Over 30s v Under 30s 28-1-23

31/1/2023

The long awaited rematch came around on Saturday the 28th kicking off at 2pm at KGS, following the First XVs nail biting win at Picky against Howe of Fife.

Kick off was delayed for a short while due to waiting on the arrival of the man with the whistle, Ian rushbrook, who had been running the line down at Picky. Many thanks to Ian, as these games could not happen without a ref.

Photo/video : George Brown

Despite a few late call offs both the unders and overs were able to put out a full XV, plus subs. Players mixed in and were happy playing for either side to balance out the sides. This is what’s its all about and I am delighted the lads just want to play rugby, regardless of what shirt they have on.

WATCH | 1st XV v Howe of Fife 28-1-23

28/1/2023

Livestream from the game at Picky by George Brown (Rohallion on YouTube - please give it a like and subscribe for more videos.

If you enjoy watching these games from the comfort of your home, please consider helping the club out by buying a digital match programme

Orkney Sports Awards 2023

26/1/2023

Congratulations to “Official of the Year”, Stewart Spence for his dedication to refereeing at a variety of age group levels in youth rugby, as well as all the other finalists and winners on the night - Well deserved!

Read more here: https://www.orcadian.co.uk/netballer-sarah-wins-big-at-the-orkney-sports-awards/

Best of luck to all Orkney RFC finalists in tomorrow evening’s Sports Awards!

Stewart Spence - Official of the Year
Erland Drever - Volunteer of the Year
Under 16s - Young Team of the Year
Senior Men’s XV - Team of the Year

Burns Supper 2023 - Saturday 28 January - 7pm

25/1/2023

*** DEADLINE FOR TICKET ORDERS HAS PASSED ***

Please contact Garry Coltherd (07745 331178) or Erland Drever (07912 747177) to check availability

Social News | Six Nations 2023 - Fantasy Rugby - Real Ale Weekend

24/1/2023

The club will be open for the Six Nations Games, kicking off on 4 February with Wales v Ireland at 14:15 - come along & watch - everyone welcome!

There will also be a prize for the “Clubhouse Champion” in our fantasy rugby league - Join the Orkney RFC league using the details below and then put your name on the sign up sheet in the Clubhouse. - £5 entry.
League no.28755 : Orkney RFC
Password : C3ICR

Date for your Diary - the Real Ale Weekend is making a return this year, running from 10,11 & 12 March. More details to follow!

Finally, deadline for Burns Supper tickets is 7pm on Thursday 26 January- please get your names in now to avoid disappointment!

MATCH REPORT | West of Scotland FC v Orkney RFC 21-1-23

24/1/2023

Tennent's National League Division 3
Burnbrae - Saturday 21 January 23
West of Scotland FC 31, Orkney RFC 30

On Saturday 21st January 2023 Orkney Rugby senior men’s team travelled to Burnbrae, Glasgow for their latest league fixture. The home side sitting second in the league with Orkney mid table.

Photo/video: George Brown

On paper this would be a tough outing for the islanders, West having taken the spoils on their visit north pre-Christmas.

WATCH | West of Scotland v Orkney 21-1-23

21/1/2023

Match video from the 1st XV game in Glasgow against West of Scotland
https://youtu.be/Anhlkj_c6po

TEAM NEWS | Saturday 21 January 2023

20/1/2023

Three ORFC teams in action again this weekend:

The 1st XV are headed to Glasgow with at 2pm K.O, while the U18s & 16s play Aberdeen Wanderers at 12:30 at KGS & Picky respectively.

So if you’re near Glasgow or Kirkwall the morn, why not get along & show your support!

Youth Rugby | U18s & U16s v Aberdeen Wanderers 21-1-23

19/1/2023

Get your dose of rugby this weekend with the up and coming stars of Orkney RFC!

As the 1st XV head off to Glasgow, the U18s & U16s welcome Aberdeen Wanderers on Saturday at 12:30, with the U18s playing at KGS and the U16s at Picky.

Please come along & cheer them on if you can!