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Match Report | Shetland Ladies v Orkney Dragons 2-11-19

6/11/2019

Photos: Kevin A. Jones

Tennent's Women's Caledonia North League (Stage 2)
Lerwick - Saturday 2nd November 2019
Shetland Ladies 48, Orkney Dragons 12

On Saturday 2nd November the Orkney Dragons travelled up to Shetland in the second half of the Tennent's Women’s North League. Due to the nature of Loganair's winter flight timetable the journey involved flying via Aberdeen plus an overnight stay in Shetland.

With these added logistical pressures the Dragons found themselves travelling with just 2 replacements- a rather daunting prospect against a team like Shetland. However in true Orkney RFC style they arrived in good spirits ready to take on whatever the Shetland Ponies had to throw at them. Unlike Orkney that day Shetland was dry and bright but with a strong easterly wind blowing up the park.

What's On?

4/11/2019

What's On: 4 - 10 November

Monday, 4th

Girls / Senior Women's training 6:00pm-7:30pm at Riding Centre

Tuesday, 5th

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

Wednesday, 6th

Youth Rugby Joint training 6:00pm-7:30pm at ORFC

Thursday, 7th

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

Friday, 8th

Senior Women's training 6:00pm-7:30pm at Picky AWP

Saturday, 9th

Kirkwall Rookies 10am to 11am - Inside at ORFC
Kirkwall Minis 10am to 11:30am - Outside at ORFC
1st XV HOME v Alloa - League / Shield Double Header. K.O. 1pm
Under 18s v Granite City at KGS. KO 11am

Sunday, 10th

East Rookies 11am to 11:45 am at Hope Primary School
East Minis 11am to 12.30pm at Hope Primary School
West Minis 11:00am to 12:30pm at Dounby Primary School
West Rookies 11:30am to 12:30pm at Dounby Primary School
Under 16s v Granite City at KGS. KO 12pm
S1 & S2 games v Granite City at ORFC. KO From 12 pm

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Match Report | Orkney Dragons v Stornoway Ladies 26-10-19

28/10/2019

Tennent's Women's Caledonia North League (Stage 2)
Pickaquoy - Saturday 26th October 2019
Orkney Dragons 19, Stornoway Ladies 5

After successfully securing second place in the Tennent’s North Region League (East), the Orkney RFC Women’s side faced their first match of the league split on Saturday 26 October. The match saw the Orkney Dragons meet Stornoway RFC Ladies for the first time, with the ‘fear of the unknown’ undoubtedly bringing both nerves and excitement to the pitch. Both teams ditched their club socks and there was a pink theme all round with linesmen, supporters, players and the referee donning pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month for CLAN.

Dragons at home against Stornoway Ladies this Saturday

23/10/2019

The Dragons take on Stornoway Ladies this Saturday, 26th October at 1pm at Picky for their first game in Stage 2 of the Tennent's Caledonia North Region League

At this stage there are now 8 teams competing in the league, so why not get along to Picky and cheer the girls on as they start their new campaign!

Match Report | Aberdeenshire Quines v Orkney Dragons 12-10-19

19/10/2019

Tennent's Women's North League (East)
Aberdeen - Saturday 12th October 2019
Aberdeenshire Quines 44, Orkney Dragons 15

Last Saturday the Dragons were down to Aberdeenshire for the last game of league split against Aberdeen Quines. As the team ranking was set from the previous results, little was at stake and the game was an opportunity for the newest players to clock some game time and experience.

It’s therefore a quite relaxed team that travelled down to battle Aberdeen Quines, though tired by the intensity of the season’s start (six games in seven weeks!) As it is now usual, the 17 Dragons were reinforced by three Caithness players.

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 | Dragons v Aberdeenshire Quines 28-9-19

1/10/2019

Tennent's Women's North League (East)
Kirkwall Grammar School -
Saturday 28th September 2019
Orkney Dragons 34, Aberdeenshire Quines 10

On Saturday 28th September the Orkney Dragons faced Aberdeenshire Quines in the Tennent's North League (east). The teams had only met once before in the Sarah Beaney Cup where Orkney came out on top by just one point.
Both teams have evolved quite considerably since then so neither side was sure quite what to expect.

The match kicked off at 12 on the KGS pitch and it was clear both sides were determined to come out hard and fast. The weather conditions meant the ball was quite greasy and this resulted in some handling errors and plenty of scrums. In the beginning Quines’ big pack had the edge in scrum but the Dragons soon began to thwart the Big Cats’ efforts with Laura Baillie at prop and Florence Ungaro both hooking the Quines’ balls from them.

The scoring was opened by Dragon Vice Captain Tiphanie Cazaneve followed by Rebecca Scott successfully converted by Nikita Scollie leaving the half time score at 12-0

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!