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Team News | Orkney v Gordonians - Sat 30 March

29/3/2019

Here's the 1st XV for the match against Gordonians tomorrow.

Kick off is 3pm on the centre pitch - come down and support the lads. Buy a program and be in with a chance to win a bottle of Highland Park.

Teas, coffees and hot chocolate to take out available in the Clubhouse too!

Final game of the season for 1st XV this weekend

28/3/2019

The first XV host Gordonians RFC in their final Tennent’s National League Division 3 match of the season on Saturday.

This vital game kicks off at 3pm at Picky, so get along and give the boys a big cheer on!

YOUTH RUGBY | U16 Kick off time changed

23/3/2019

Tomorrow’s Under 16 v Moray/Huntly kick off at Picky has been changed to 11.30.
Can all players meet between 10.15 and 10.30.

Please spread the word, thanks.

Match Report | Hillhead Jordanhill v Orkney 23-3-19

23/3/2019

Tennent's National League Division 3
Hughenden, Glasgow - Saturday 23rd March 2019
Hillhead Jordanhill RFC 31, Orkney RFC 12

Orkney were well up for the challenge and chose to play into the wind in the first half. A series of unforced errors saw them trail by twelve points. After a very nervous start Orkney started to settle down. Going back to basics and carrying the ball hard in the forwards. The tactics worked and Orkney were awarded a penalty inside the Hillhead half.

Mini Rugby | Kirkwall Rookies OFF - Sat 23 Mar

22/3/2019

Kirkwall ROOKIES-
Due to strong winds and cold windchill and the fact that Picky isn’t available, the coaches have sadly CANCELLED the ROOKIE TRAINING on Saturday 23rd March.

Team News | Hillhead Jordanhill v Orkney Sat 23 March

22/3/2019

Here's the Orkney RFC squad to travel to Glasgow to play Hillhead Jordanhill RFC tomorrow.

The match is due to kick off at 11:30am at Hillhead Sports Club, 32 Hughenden Road, Glasgow G12 9XP - Ferry depending!

New warm up jackets for 1st XV from MacGregor Industrial Supplies

18/3/2019

Orkney RFC would like to thank MacGregor Industrial Supplies for supplying warm up jackets for the First XV.

Pictured is Club Captain Scott Rendall being presented with the new jackets by Adam Watt.

Clean Sweep for Orkney RFC at Caithness Mini Rugby Tournament

18/3/2019

Sunday 17th March 2019 saw 39 kids from East, Kirkwall and West mini rugby sections play in the Caithness Mini Rugby Tournament. Two Primary 7 and two Primary 5 teams were created with a mixture of players from each section. The travelling coaches were impressed with the calibre of the Orkney players and the way that they all mucked in together in the different teams.

Teams from Orkney, Nairn, Highland, Moray, Kinloss, Ross Sutherland and Caithness all competed at both age groups.

P7 Greens- Tournament Winners

P7 Stripes

In the older age group the Orkney Greens ran out tournament winners having won all 6 games and conceded no tries. The Orkney Stripes won 3 games, drew 1 and lost 2.

SUPER SATURDAY: 16th March 2019

13/3/2019

This Saturday sees a very busy day of rugby at Picky!

Before any of the matches kick off, a Club photo will be taken on the centre pitch for the upcoming 50th Anniversary book and we'd like as many people involved with the Club over the past 50 years to be present.
This photo is for all members - current & "ex-" players, committee members, coaches, sponsors, spectators & "others" are invited to attend!
Could all sections please be ready in kit at 10:45.

At 12:30, Orkney v Haddington kicks-off on the centre pitch. Match Sponsors: The Pitstop Garage & Peedie Breeks Nursery

Following the 1st XV there's a feast of Six Nations rugby on TV:
12:30 - Italy v France (if you happen to be in Rome!)
14:45 - Wales v Ireland
17:00 - England v Scotland
19:30 - England Women v Scotland Women

And on Sunday, the Mini rugby sections travel to Thurso to take part in the Caithness Mini Rugby tournament which starts at 11am

READ | Sarah Beaney Cup Rnd 2 Round-up 10-3-19

12/3/2019

The ladies arrived back home after a 0-55 loss against Stirling County. Orkney were faced with the challenge of a skilled premiership team, but held their own and played with fire until the last minute.
The Dragons are looking forward to the next round against Aberdeenshire Quines on the 23rd March.

Read more about the game on the Rugby People website