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Match Report | Orkney Dragons v Caithness Krakens 21-9-24

24/9/2024

Orkney Dragons started their season at home against their friends from across the water, Caithness Krakens.

Over the years, the Dragons dominated the Krakens and due to changes in players and development the tables have turned.

The Krakens, having had a very successful first game, were hoping to achieve the same today and that they did. The Dragons, whose training has been hindered by lack of numbers, unfortunately showed today and one sub available for a home game is disheartening.

Lucky Golden Token nets a £5000 bonanza for the Rugby Club!

22/9/2024

The results on the pitch may not have gone the right way yesterday, but Orkney RFC was definitely a winner off the field with a £5000 bonanza after a Golden Token find at Tesco!

Linda Ross found the winning token as part of Tesco’s Stronger Starts, Golden Grants campaign where the winner gets to chose one community organisation from the three represented in-store to receive the money.

Linda decided to donated to the rugby club as her husband Bob, who suffers from MND, has received support from the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

With community rugby well established within schools around the county; more youth teams than before travelling south to play rugby each weekend and the successful introduction of our “Warm up Wednesday” after school programme, the funds will be well spent!

The club are extremely grateful to Linda & Tesco Kirkwall for the donation and to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation for providing the inspiration!

If you have a child who is interested in taking up rugby, bring them along to a training session or get in touch for more information.

Team News | Weekend 21-22 Sep 24

20/9/2024

From Westray to Livingston, young to old (and some even older!) several Orkney teams are in action this weekend.

First up on Saturday, the Boys U13s&14s are away in Ellon from 11am.
In Westray in his testimonial match, Ken Amer’s All Blacks take on the Caithness Viking Evergreens at noon.
Back in Kirkwall, both senior men & women’s teams are at Picky with the 1st XV hosting Aberdeen Grammar at 12:30 and the Dragons playing Caithness Krakens at 13:00

On Sunday, the U16s boys play Livingston in the bowl and the U14 girls are at Ross Sutherland at 12:00.
Good luck to all the teams!

What's On?

16/9/2024

What's On: 23-29 September

Monday, 23rd September

Senior Women's & Girls U16/18s training 18:30-20:00 at ORFC

Tuesday, 24th

U18s & Senior Men’s training 18:30-20:00 at KGS

Wednesday, 25th

Warm-up Wednesday 15:30 at ORFC
U13-U16 Boys Training 18:00-19:30 at ORFC

Thursday, 26th

Girls Training 17:30-19:00 at ORFC
U18s & Senior Men’s training 19:30-21:00 at KGS

Friday, 27th

Senior Women's training 18:30-20:00 at ORFC

Saturday, 28th

U16s HOME v Shetland RFC- KO 12:39 at ORFC
2nd XV AWAY v Moray RFC - KO TBC in Elgin
1st XV AWAY v Cartha Queen’s Park - KO TBC in Glasgow
U18s HOME v Shetland RFC - KO TBC at ORFC

Sunday, 29th

Kirkwall Rookies 10:00-11:00 at ORFC
Kirkwall Minis 10:00-11:30 at ORFC
East Rookies 10:30-11:15 at Burrayfield
East Minis 10:30-11:30 at Burrayfield
West Rookies 11:00-12:00 at Dounby Primary School
West Minis 11:00-12:30 at Dounby Primary School
U13&14s Boys AWAY v Highland KO TBC in Inverness

Check Fixtures Page / Calendar for future events & directions to games

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REMINDER- 2025 6N Away ticket application deadline is Sunday 22 September

15/9/2024

*** LAST CHANCE FOR SIX NATIONS TICKETS ***

Anyone still wanting tickets for the Calcutta Cup or France v Scotland away 6N games need to get their applications in by 7PM ON SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER to avoid missing out!.

Application Form & full info available on International Tickets page

First home games of 2024/25 for 1st & 2nd teams this weekend

6/9/2024

Here are your teams for the Second XV’s first home game against Inverness Craig Dunain RFC as well as the 1st XV’s opening fixture of the Arnold Clark National League Division 3

Two strong squads ready for the start of the season.

A massive thank you to our sponsors - as you can see from the team sheets, all of this weeks team are receiving individual player sponsorship. This supports each playing member financially and offers exposure for each sponsor. Orkney RFC are proud to be partnered with sponsors and businesses that shares our passion and commitment to excellence.

Season 2024-25 Memberships & Fixture Card

6/9/2024

The Senior, Junior and Social membership forms have been updated for the new season and the new fixture card is now available to download in PDF format.

Please note the changes in membership fees (anyone paying by standing order is asked to make sure it is up to date):

Senior Playing Member (1st / 2nd / Ladies) - £100
Junior Player: 1st Child - £30, Additional Children - £15
Student Player (Over 18 & in full time education) - £30
Social member (non-playing) - £40

Download Fixture Card

Players / parents are reminded that they must also update their SCRUMS registration in addition to completing a membership form as well as paying membership fees before players are eligible to play rugby.
Also, please ensure that any EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS in the SCRUMS system are up to date

Five Orkney RFC Youth teams represented this weekend 7-9-24

6/9/2024

Our youth teams are ready to represent the club away this weekend!

• Our newly formed U14 Girls squad are away to Lochaber in their first official league fixture.

• Playing for Caithness U16s against Dundee RFC this weekend we have: Katherine Baillie, Alaina Wishart, Dana Nicolson and Alissa Omand.

• Cailynn Williamson, Emma Muir and Anne Smith kick off their first U18 appearances for Caithness against Cambuslang RFC (away).

• The U18s are on the road before supporting the U16 boys away!

Having 5 different age groups/sections representing this weekend is a result of the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches - the future of ORFC is looking bright!

Ken's Testimonial: A Legendary Farewell (from the pitch anyway, not from the sidelines!)

3/9/2024

On the 21st of September, Orkney RFC and Caithness Viking Evergreens will come together to celebrate one of the clubs true legends in what promises to be an exhilarating match: Ken’s Testimonial.

After years of dedication, on and off the pitch, Ken Amer is set to don the Orkney kit for one last time, choosing Westray as his final location!

Supporters and players are welcome to head over to Westray for the day or if you want to make a weekend of it, speak to Erland Drever regarding accommodation.

Boat departs Kirkwall 7:20am, returning 6pm

Ken’s Westray All Blacks v Caithness Vikings
12 Noon Kick off
BBQ at the Silo at the barn after game
Parrots disco and some live music

Match Report | 2nd XV make Orkney RFC history with first ever league game against Stornoway

2/9/2024

On Saturday 31 August 2024, a squad of 19 made history for Orkney RFC as the 2nd team played their first ever competitive league game.

Starting the season with an away trip, and island clash against Stornoway, meant leaving on the last Hamnavoe sailing Friday evening before a drive to overnight accommodation in Ullapool.

Upon arrival, Captain Martin Harper made it clear to the players to not let the occasion get to them and to treat the night as any other to keep their game prep as close as possible to a home game. So naturally the players headed out to the pub until the early hours, making sure the nightlife of Ullapool was as similar as possible to Kirkwall.