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18/11/2019

What's On: 18 - 24 November

Monday, 18th

Girls training 6:00pm-7:30pm at Riding Centre

Tuesday, 19th

Senior Men’s training 7:30pm-9:00pm at KGS 3G

Wednesday, 20th

U16 & U18s training 6:00pm-7:30pm at ORFC

Thursday, 21st

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

Friday, 22nd

NO Senior Women's training

Saturday, 23rd

UKCC Level 1 Course: Coaching Children Rugby Union - 9am-5pm at ORFC
Kirkwall Rookies 10am to 11am - Inside. Meet 9:50am at ORFC
NO Kirkwall Minis Training
1st XV AWAY v Dunfermline - K.O. 11am at McKane Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7XA

Sunday, 24th

UKCC Level 1 Course: Coaching Children Rugby Union - 9am-5pm at ORFC
East Rookies 11am to 11:45 am at Burrayfield
East Minis 11am to 12.30pm at Burrayfield
Jack Rendall Memorial Cup Match - West v Kirkwall Minis - 10:00am at Dounby Primary School
West Rookies 11:30am to 12:30pm at Dounby Primary School
Under 14’s Training at ORFC 1pm - 2.30pm

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Team News & Youth Rugby Fixtures 9-10th November

8/11/2019

Here's the 1st XV team to play Alloa RFC at 1pm at Picky tomorrow in a league & shield double header, following the U18s game v Granite City at 11am at KGS.

See the What's On for a full list of the weekend's Youth Rugby games

Come along a support Orkney's future rugby stars!!

Match Report | Aberdeen Wanderers v Orkney 12-10-19

15/10/2019

Tennent's Caledonia Region League Division 1
Aberdeen - Saturday 12th October 2019
Aberdeen Wanderers 12, Orkney RFC 52

On Saturday 12th September Orkney RFC travelled away on league business to play Aberdeen Wanderers. This was the second time Orkney had played Wandies this season. The earlier game had been in the Caledonia shield where Orkney had run out comfortable winners.

Orkney travelled with a strong playing squad despite several players either injured or unavailable. Fortunately, the ferry journey was calm and smooth as the team had to “rough” it in pods due to school holiday season filling all the cabins.

Playing conditions were excellent; minimal wind, warm and a dry pitch albeit fairly short and narrow.

TEAM NEWS | Aberdeen Wanderers v Orkney Sat 12 Oct

11/10/2019

Both Senior teams are away in Aberdeen again this weekend.

The Dragons are first up against Aberdeenshire Quines at 12:00 at Woodside, while the men kick off against Aberdeen Wanderers at 12:30 at Groats Road.

If you're in the neighbourhood why not head along and take in some rugby - (there's no sign so far of any Typhoons heading for Aberdeen this weekend!)

Match Report | Orkney v Hillfoots 28-9-19

30/9/2019

Tennent's Caledonia Regional League Division 1
Pickaquoy - Saturday 28th September 2019
Orkney RFC 102, Hillfoots RFC 5

On Saturday 28th September Hillfoots rugby made the long trip to Orkney for this Caledonia regional league fixture.
Orkney were keen to continue their winning start to the season. However, the previous weekends game had seen long term injuries picked up by two regular forwards and with other players unavailable it was testament to this year’s squad that Orkney still fielded a strong squad. Orkney started the game with four props and a hooker in the pack, this limited the lineout options a wee bit but certainly beefed up the scrum and maul!

Also making a welcome return to Orkney rugby was William Thomson who had until recently been playing with Watsonians in Edinburgh. His experience and knowledge of the game should assist with the development of the current squad, especially in the backline.
Weather conditions for the game were perfect; a slight breeze and it would remain dry for the game.

Team News | Orkney v Hillfoots Sat 28-9-19

27/9/2019

Here's the 1st XV team to play Hillfoots RFC at 1pm at Picky tomorrow, while the Dragons kick-off against Aberdeenshire Quines at 12pm at KGS.

Your support is always greatly appreciated, so please get along if you can!

Team News | Orkney v Glenrothes Sat 21-9-19

18/9/2019

Here's your Orkney RFC squad to play Glenrothes tomorrow as part of the "Everyone's Game" weekend.

Kick off is 12pm at Picky with the Dragons following against Shetland Ladies at 2pm.

The fun gets underway with a Mini Rugby Tournament at 10am including face painting & bouncy castle (weather permitting!)

Everyone's Game Weekend 21-22 September 2019

16/9/2019

Saturday the 21st of September sees another double header at Orkney RFC, with the 1st XV playing Glenrothes at 12 noon followed by the Dragons v Shetland Ladies at 2pm.

To celebrate the start of the Rugby World Cup, we will be hosting a 'Everyone's Game' weekend. Bring the kids to enjoy the bouncy castle and face paints (keep your fingers crossed for good weather this time), and stay to enjoy a few 'blue' themed drink promotions in the clubhouse! #Backblue by wearing the national colours - we hope to see you all in some blue and tartan!!

On Sunday the 22nd, we will be showing the Ireland v Scotland game in the club at 8:45am, alongside a BIG SCOTTISH BREAKFAST!

Updated Membership Forms for 2019/20

15/9/2019

The Senior, Junior and Social membership forms have been updated for the new season. You can complete them online or download & print them at home.

If you are completing a paper form, please ensure it says “Valid from August 2019" at the bottom. Older forms are obsolete and should be discarded.
Karen Brough is the Junior & Social Membership convenor & her contact details along with Steven Bruce (Senior Memberships) & Olga Burton (Treasurer) can be found on the relevant forms or the club's Contacts Page.

Players / parents are reminded that they must also complete a SCRUMS registration in addition to completing a membership form.
Only paid up members of Orkney RFC who are SCRUMS registered will be able to play rugby this season.

Team News | Ellon v Orkney Sat 14-9-19

13/9/2019

** UPDATE - Friday 13 Sept at 15:30 ** - both 1st XV & Dragons games have been cancelled due to weather affecting ferry sailings.
The Youth rugby games on Sunday are currently under review.

Here's the Orkney RFC squad to play Ellon RFC tomorrow.

The match kicks off at 12:00 at The Meadows, Ellon, AB41 9QJ.

On Sunday 15th at ORFC, the U16s & U14s are scheduled to play Caithness at 11:30 & 13:30 respectively, (with the U14s meeting at 12:30)
depending on the weather - so please keep an eye out for more info!