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Orkney Sevens 2023 Roundup

30/4/2023

 
Orkney RFC retained the Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd Sevens title for the 4th time in a row at Pickaquoy on Saturday, 29 April beating first time army visitors 3 Scots, who were a welcome addition to the tournament. The full time score was 31-12 in an entertaining final.

The Women’s winners were Caithness A, defeating Orkney Dragons 19-0, but unfortunately they had to leave for their boat home before the presentations.

Elsewhere, the Ale Stars secured the Plate, defeating Grangemouth Stags 24-19 after extra time in a thrilling final

The Bowl - contested by third placed teams - went to Neeps & Tatties and the Scrumbags were awarded the Pail after successfully managing to lose all their games!

Cady Dunoon was nominated Women's Player of the tournament, the Grangemouth Anniversary Quaich for young player of the tournament was awarded to James Donohoe, while the Keith Hutchison Memorial Trophy for best Orkney RFC player of the tournament went to Scott Rendall.

Orkney RFC would like to thank Stephen Kemp from Orkney Builders (Contractor's) Ltd for their ongoing sponsorship; all the visiting teams who travelled up; all the volunteers & referees who make the day a success and the supporters for their much needed vocal support!

See the Sevens Page for all the scores on the day & previous winners.

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Orkney Sevens 2023 - Draws - Match Programme - Livestream

29/4/2023

 
The draws for the 7s have been made and are available on the Sevens Page and the scores will be uploaded periodically throughout the afternoon.

If you aren't able to make it along to Picky today, George 'Rohallion' Brown will be streaming some of the games on his YouTube channel
To get the full Sevens experience, you can also grab yourself a copy of today's 60 page Souvenir Programme.
The Sevens is the biggest fundraising day for the club and with up to 8 teams regularly travelling for games, costs are ever increasing - you can even read about their season in the programme!

So if you enjoy watching the streams for afar, please consider getting a copy  - every bit helps - thank you for your support!
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Match Report | Orkney Dragons v Aberdeenshire Quines 22-4-23

25/4/2023

 
The Orkney Dragons travelled to Woodside Sports Complex on Saturday 22 April 2023 for a rescheduled league game against Aberdeenshire Quines.

Travelling with only 9 Dragons players, the team had to call in some favours from other teams and we supported by Caithness, RGU and Abertay players to make up a squad of 16.

This game had no pressure for the Dragons, however if needed to be played for league position for the Quines.
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Orkney Rugby Sevens 2023

20/4/2023

 
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The 54th Annual Orkney Builders (Contractors) 7s tournament takes place at Picky on Saturday 29th April.
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Mini & Rookies Rugby Tournaments from 10:30am
Men's & Women's tournaments kick off at 12:30pm.
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Spectators are very welcome - along with the rugby, there will be music, food & refreshments available throughout the afternoon.
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In the evening, the clubhouse is open with a late bar licence.

If you haven't done so, please register your team as soon as possible at: [email protected] more info on the Sevens page

Match Report | Orkney Dragons v Kirkcaldy Women 15-4-23

19/4/2023

 
Women’s National Plate
Pickaquoy, Saturday 15 April
Orkney Dragons 45, Kirkcaldy Women 5

Orkney Dragons marked their final home game of the season with a convincing win over first-time visitors Kirkcaldy RFC at Pickaquoy on Saturday afternoon.
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Photos: Orkney Photographic
This was also the final home game as captain for Donna Wilson, and she signed off in style by getting on the scoresheet with a great individual run for a try in the second half.

Kirkcaldy had travelled north with just 15 players, but were loaned experienced Dragon Jo Inkster as a replacement.
The visitors kicked off under blue skies and in still conditions, perfect for some open, running rugby.

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Team News | Saturday 15 April 2023

14/4/2023

 
Here are your Internal Rugby & Orkney Dragons teams for Sat 15 April.

The final Internal Rugby game of the season between Kirkwall/East v Westray/West takes place at 12 noon at KGS

The Dragons welcome Kirkcaldy to Picky on Saturday, Kick off is 15:30 on the centre pitch.

Get along and cheer them all on!

Easter Camp 2023 Attendees

10/4/2023

 
ROOKIES -
  • 10:00 to 11:00
  • Please bring footwear for indoors and outdoors
  • Parents please drop off at the rugby club.

MINIS -
  • 11:00 to 12:30
  • Please wrap up warm
  • Parents please drop off at the rugby club
  • Please note we will have rookies finishing

If you are unable to attend please let RDO know on [email protected].

Please pass the word, thanks!
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Match Report | Hillhead Jordanhill RFC v Orkney RFC 8-4-23

10/4/2023

 
Tennent's National League Division 3
North Inch, Perth - Saturday 25 March 23

Hillhead Jordanhill RFC 52, Orkney RFC 5

On Saturday 8th April 2023 Orkney Rugby senior men’s team travelled to Glasgow for their penultimate Tennent’s National League Division Three fixture.

Opponents on the day being Hillhead Jordanhill RFC who were lying second in the league table.
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Orkney travelled south with several changes to the squad due to unavailability, injury, and work commitments.
However, this gave a number of second team players the opportunity to make the step up and experience national league rugby.

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WATCH LIVE | Hillhead Jordanhill v Orkney 8-4-23

8/4/2023

 
1st XV v Hillhead game from Glasgow.

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TEAM NEWS | Hillhead Jordanhill v 1st XV 8-4-23

7/4/2023

 
Here’s your 1st XV team for the penultimate league game of the season against Hillhead Jordanhill.

Kick off is 1pm at Hillhead Sports Club, Hughenden Rd, Glasgow on Saturday.

The match will be streamed live on Rohallion’s YouTube channel
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