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9/9/2024

What's On: 9-15 September

Monday, 9th September

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

Tuesday, 10th

U18s & Senior Men’s training 18:00-19:30 at ORFC

Wednesday, 11th

U13-U16 Boys Training 18:00-19:30 at ORFC

Thursday, 12th

Girls Training 17:30-19:00 at ORFC
U18s & Senior Men’s training 18:00-19:30 at ORFC

Friday, 13th

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

Saturday, 14th

Hghland Falcons v U18s AWAY - 14:00 KO in Inverness
2nd XV HOME v RAF Lossiemouth - 15:00 KO at ORFC
1st XV AWAY v Dumfries Saints KO 15:30. Livestream by Rohallion
U13&14s HOME v Deeside at ORFC KO TBC

Sunday, 15th

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
Highland Falcons V U16s AWAY in Inverness KO TBC

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

Click here for SRU Fixtures 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

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.

Exciting News: Warm Up Wednesday is Launching!

1/9/2024

We're thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Warm Up Wednesday’, and we can't wait to welcome all our youth players to the club before training.

The rugby club will be open from 3:30pm and it's the perfect way to kick off the evening! Grab a snack and enjoy a game of pool, or a have quick chat with your coaches and fellow players. It's a great chance to bond, build team spirit, and get in the right mindset before training starts.

A quiet space will be available to support your studies. Whether you need a quiet space to finish up homework, want some help with a tricky subject, or just want to get ahead, this is your time to focus and get things done

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

** We're reaching out to local services and organisations to collaborate in supporting our youth sessions - whether through study assistance, health advice, or any other form of guidance that can help our young members thrive both on and off the field - please contact [email protected] **

Six Nations 2025 AWAY Tickets Application

31/8/2024

Club members are invited to apply for 2025 Guinness Six Nations AWAY game tickets v France & England.

You will need an online ticketing account with Scottish Rugby in order to apply.

Please note that the club's allocation is based on the number of tickets that members apply for - THERE ARE NO "SPARE TICKETS". So, "If you don't ask now, you won't get later!"

DEADLINE for entries is Sunday 22 September

For full details and application form, please visit the International Tickets page

2nd XV off on League duties for the first time, while U13s & 14s play inaugural games on the ‘Hup pitch

30/8/2024

An Orkney RFC 2nd XV team will take part in a league competition for the first time in the club’s history this weekend as they travel to the Western Isles to play Stornoway in their opening game of Arnold Clark Caledonia North Region League Division 2! The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday at Lady Lever Park.

Club President Garry Coltherd commented, “This is a fantastic milestone for the club and testament to all the hard work put in by some great people!”

Meanwhile the inaugural games on the ‘Hup pitch with its newly installed posts will take place on Saturday as the U13s & 14s play host to Deeside from noon.

Good luck to all teams!

New posts for the ‘Hup pitch

27/8/2024

As the club continues to grow, some weekends there could be up to 7 different teams playing at home!

Thanks to the hard work of club members and sponsorship from local businesses, we are delighted that new rugby posts have now been installed at the St Margaret’s Hope School and we now have an additional pitch for our growing club!

The new posts have been made by Scottish Sea Farms and were delivered by The Garrett Brothers. Local businesses and club members/coaches were at hand yesterday to help with installing them ready for the first rugby game being played on them this weekend.

Thank you Erlend Wood, Silas Cox, Andrew Thomson, Steve Kolthammer and to everyone else involved!

Visit our stall at the County Show on Saturday 10 August!

7/8/2024

Come and visit our stall at the County Show at Bignold Park on Saturday 10 August for the chance to win lots of prizes - including two Scotland home international rugby tickets + £600 spending money!!