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Youth Rugby Match Report: U16s v Highland 19 Feb 2017

21/2/2017

Under 16 Rugby - Sunday 19 February
Orkney 24 Highland 31

On Sunday the Orkney under 16 team played Highland in the first round of the Caledonian Cup. A hard game was expected as Highland play in the Presidents Conference the top age group competition in Scotland. Playing on the centre pitch at Picky conditions underfoot where good but the wind had increased during the morning blowing the length of the pitch, the home team playing the first half against the wind.

Internal rugby - Upcoming fixtures

13/2/2017

Upcoming internal matches:

Saturday 25 February 2017
Kirkwall - Kick off 1130

Saturday 18 March
Dounby – KO to be confirmed nearer the time

All welcome

Orkney v RHC - * MATCH CALLED OFF *

11/2/2017

The pitch is basking in glorious sunshine this morning and the light grass frost is lifting all the time.

***UPDATE*** Unfortunately after a pitch inspection the decision has been made to call the game off. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Can you help? - Volunteers required

6/2/2017

Dear Parent/Guardian/Member

I am writing this Letter on behalf of Orkney Rugby Football Club as we are looking to recruit more volunteers to help within our youth section. The roles we are looking to fill are Coaches, Managers and Helpers. These roles would be within our Rookie/Mini sections at Kirkwall, St Andrews, Dounby and our Under 14-18 teams.

What we are looking for-