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TEAM NEWS | Saturday 1 October 2022

30/9/2022

*UPDATE 8pm Fri* - Unfortunately the u16&18 games have been called off due to unplayable pitches

The 1st XV & U16s teams to play at Picky tomorrow have been announced.

The firsts kick off against West Of Scotland Rugby at 14:00 on the centre pitch, while the U16s play Deeside/Garioch on the outfield at 12:30, with a 12:45 KO for the U18 match.

Unfortunately the Dragons game in Shetland and the U13/14 trip to Aberdeen have been postponed, but the mini rugby trip to Invergordon is still on!

Thanks to 1st XV match sponsors Donaldsons of Orkney and The Pit Stop Garage!

#MoreThanAGame

Veteran’s Rugby | The Come Ashore Cup in Caithness

28/9/2022

There’s still plenty of room for the Alex Mill memorial dinner & game on the 21st & 22nd of October.

It is going to be a dinner on the Friday night including the CRFC team of 1987 (Rowan Shepherd, the Sangsters etc) who are having a reunion, then the game on the Saturday.

The option is there to stay over both nights (in the Park Hotel), one night or just come over for the day on Saturday. It should be noted that it is proper vets rules so it is suitable for ALL ages to have a rumble!

Supporters are more than welcome to travel too.

Contact Glen McLellan if you’re interested!

Internal Rugby Match | Sat 8 October 2022

26/9/2022

Continuing on from the success of the Wasps v Reds, we bring you The Mighty West v Orkney Barbarians!

Details below, get in tough if you’re interested!

Youth Rugby | U13/14s Results 25-9-22

25/9/2022

Orkney under-13s and under-14s travelled to Invergordon on Sunday 25th September 2022, with 2 mixed teams of U13s & U14s making up an Orkney A & B team.

Orkney A Squad 56 - 10 Ross Sutherland
Orkney A Squad 35 - 33 Lochaber
Orkney B Squad 7 - 41 Lochaber
Orkney B Squad 0 - 50 Ross Sutherland

WATCH | Orkney v Strathmore 24-9-22

24/9/2022

Video from the game at Picky by George Brown (Rohallion)…

If you’re not able to make it to Picky and are enjoying this game from elsewhere, please consider helping the club with a Social membership (they can even be paid for from the comfort of your sofa!) Thanks!

TEAM NEWS + JOB OPPORTUNITY!

23/9/2022

Here's your 1st XV to play Strathmore RFC at Picky tomorrow at 1:30pm - get along and cheer the lads on if you can!

Thanks to match sponsors Orkney Builders (Contractors) Limited and Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin!

Team mascot: Erik Thomson who attends East Minis and captain Connor Hancock.

Also, the team will be wearing their brand new new strip thanks to Norman Sinclair from our Main Club Sponsor, Orkney Brewery

The brewery is currently looking for a Trainee Brewer and they’re keen to have someone associated with the club for this role.

If that might interest you or someone you know, get in touch with them now!

Season 2022/23 Memberships

22/9/2022

A reminder that Membership subscriptions for the new season are now due. With even more teams competing away south, travel costs soon add up and memberships contribute significantly to the costs of running the club and the provision of equipment. We thank you in advance for your continued support!

You can complete Senior, Junior and Social membership forms online or download & print them at home.

If you are completing a paper form, please ensure it says “Valid from July 2021" at the bottom. Older forms are obsolete and should be recycled.

Karen Brough is the Junior & Social Membership convenor & her contact details along with Robbie Firth (Senior Memberships) & Olga Burton (Treasurer) can be found on the relevant forms or the club's Contacts Page.

Card payments for memberships can now be taken in the clubhouse

Players / parents are reminded that they must also complete a SCRUMS registration in addition to completing a membership form & please ensure that any EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS in the system are up to date

U16s v Montrose & District | U18s v Angus Colts 17-9-22

21/9/2022

Prior to play on Saturday 17th September, to pay their respect to Her Majesty The Queen, Orkney Rugby Club’s U18 and U16, Angus Colts, Montrose and District RFC, match officials and supporter’s held a one-minute silence.

Orkney RFC U16s Team

Orkney RFC U18s Team

Thanks to Orkney Photographic for all the pictures

Match Report | Murrayfield Wanderers v Orkney 17-9-22

21/9/2022

Tennent's National League Division 3
Roseburn - Saturday 17 September 2022
Murrayfield Wanderers 26, Orkney 32

On Saturday 17th September 2022 Orkney Rugby senior men’s team travelled to the shadow of Murrayfield stadium to play Murrayfield Wanderers in their second Tennent’s national league division three fixture.

Match Report | Internal Rugby - Wasps v Reds 17-9-22

21/9/2022

Wasps

Reds

Saturday 17 September saw the eagerly anticipated senior 15 aside match take place on the Pickaquoy Centre pitch.

Since the highly successful 10's tournament last month, Erland Drever has been instrumental in building up interest in bringing together senior players who want to play competitive, social rugby.