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TEAM NEWS | Orkney v Aberdeen Wanderers 23-10-21

22/10/2021

*** UPDATE - Kick off time is now 1pm - Please spread the word! ***

Here's your 1st XV to play Aberdeen Wanderers at Picky tomorrow at the (slightly earlier than previously advertised) kick off time of 1pm, so hope to see you all there!

TEAM NEWS | Stornoway Ladies v Orkney Dragons Sat 23 Oct

21/10/2021

This Saturday, 23rd October, the Dragons travel to play Stornoway Ladies at 4pm. Here’s the team to make the trip.

Also, at Picky the men host Aberdeen Wanderers with a 3 pm kick off.
Come along and cheer them on!

What's On?

18/10/2021

What's On: 18 - 24 October

Monday, 18th

No Girls training this week
Senior Women's training 7:00pm-8:30pm at ORFC

Tuesday, 19th

Senior Men’s training 6:30pm-8:00pm at KGS 3G

Wednesday, 20th

U16s & U18s training 6:00pm-7:30pm at ORFC
Under 14s next session 27th October

Thursday, 21st

Senior Men’s training 6:30pm-8:00pm at KGS 3G

Friday, 22nd

Senior Women's training 7:00pm-8:30pm at ORFC

Saturday, 23rd

Kirkwall Minis 10am to 11am at ORFC
Dragons AWAY v Stornoway K.O. 4pm
1st XV v Aberdeen Wanderers K.O. 1pm at Picky

Sunday, 24th

East Rookies & Minis next session on Sunday 31st October at Burrayfield.
West Rookies & Minis next session on Sunday 31st October

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Ladies Day at ORFC - Saturday 16th October

14/10/2021

CALLING ALL LADIES!

Despite the rugby being called off on Saturday, the Dragons are still holding their annual Ladies Day.

Join the Dragons in the clubhouse! Enjoy your free glass of fizz and some cake before an evening of fun and games!

Raffle prizes to be won!

4pm till late

WATCH LIVE | Hillfoots v Orkney 9-10-21

9/10/2021

📺WATCH LIVE NOW | Hillfoots v Orkney

Livestream from the game in Tillicoultry 👍🤞⤵️

TEAM NEWS | Hillfoots v Orkney 9-Oct-21

8/10/2021

Here's your 1st XV team to play Hillfoots RFC tomorrow.
The match kicks off at 11am at OAKMILLS, Lower Mill Street,Tillicoultry, FK13 6BP

George "Rohallion" Brown is again travelling with the team and will be filming game tomorrow on a live stream. (Signal permitting!)

You can catch-up on the previous matches here

Match Report | Caithness Krakens v Orkney Dragons 2-10-21

4/10/2021

Tennent's Caledonia North Region Women’s League
Thurso - Saturday 2nd October 2021
Caithness Krakens 38, Orkney Dragons 52

Saturday 2nd October saw Orkney dragons travel to Caithness to take on the Caithness Krakens.Caithness has a new team, made up of some former Orkney players.

The day saw friends become opposition in a game that was very much of two halves.

Photo: James Gunn

Match Report | Under 16s Away v Ross Sutherland 3-10-21

4/10/2021

Orkney Under 16s away v Ross Sutherland
Invergordon, Sunday 3rd October

A squad of 16 headed to Ross Sutherland on Sunday and were surprised to find some sunshine to play the match in.

Ross Sutherland had 11 players so 2 Orkney players went across to enable a 13 a side game to be played. It was agreed to make it 3 periods of 20 minutes to enable the Orkney players to rotate playing for Ross Sutherland.

Girls Rugby | Come and Try Session Mon 4 Oct 2021

3/10/2021

On Monday 4th October, Orkney Girls are having a "come and try" fun training session.Suitable for all girls from P7 to S6.

Training will be on the back pitch behind club house.
Meet at the club "rugby ready" between 17.20 and 17.30 (i.e. in your sport clothes) with your personal water bottle. Rugby boots or trainers are acceptable.
Changing rooms available to drop a bag, but players should limit the time time they spend in them as much a s possible.
Sanitize your hands before and after session.

If you are interested to join, please register on the following link :
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/178020262397

WATCH LIVE | Orkney v Caithness 2 Oct 21

2/10/2021

📺Watch livestream of Orkney v Caithness from 1pm

Or even better, watch in person!
Come along to Picky and cheer on the lads who play Caithness at 1pm on the centre pitch, while the lasses play the Krakens in Thurso at 2:30.👍🏉🏉