Orkney eased to a win in the 52nd Orkney Rugby Sevens this afternoon, winning a hard-fought final against Peebles.

The weather was kind to the popular event — a cold wind but the sun was shining  — which attracted a large crowd.

Sixteen sides took to the field on the day — down on the expected 19 — with just two travelling sides — losing finalists Peebles and semi-finalists on their 30th consecutive Orkney Sevens appearance, Grangemouth.

Orkney player of the tournament Stephen MacPhail, Alex Kansour, Matt Jackson and James Linklater saw Orkney retain their title, winning 26-12 to leave the home side and their fans delighted. (Report courtesy of The Orcadian)

The other winners on the day were Orkney Dragons - Women's Trophy; Eastionians - Pail; Auld Bulls - Bowl & Ale Stars - Plate. For a full list of results, visit the Sevens Page

Big thanks to everyone who attended the Stag Dinner on Saturday; guest speakers Alan Brown & Neill Renton and Big Stoff for keeping the whole thing running smoothly!

Here are your trophy winners for this season:

• President’s Pot for Services to Orkney Rugby Club - Ally Linklater
• Most improved player - Matthew Jackson
• Charlie Cormack Trophy for Young Player of the Year - Glen Brough
• Club captain Scott Rendall won players player of the year and MVP

The first XV host Gordonians RFC in their final Tennent’s National League Division 3 match of the season on Saturday.
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This vital game kicks off at 3pm at Picky, so get along and give the boys a big cheer on!

​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.