Category: Social

Coaching Essentials Course at ORFC Sat 25 April

21/4/2026

There is a Coaching essentials course this Saturday, 25 April at ORFC from 9am - 5pm.

The course is open to all over 15s and it’s free of charge

Sign up via SCRUMS at the link below:

https://scrums.scottishrugby.org/#/my-courses/course/1760

Orkney Rugby Sevens 2026

16/4/2026

The 57th Annual Orkney Sevens tournament takes place at Picky from 1-3 May.

Friday 1st - the U16/18 girls & boys tournaments take place from 6-8pm.

Saturday 2nd - Team Registration starts at 11:00am, draw at 11:30 and the Main Tournaments start at 12:00 on the outfield pitches.

Mini & Rookies Rugby Tournaments start 10:00: players are to meet at the mini pitches at 9:45am

Entertainment - along with the rugby, there will be live music, raffles, pitch-side food & refreshments available throughout the afternoon.
Card & cash payments accepted at the Food & Refreshments Tents
Entry is £5 (including programme) - head past the clubhouse to the outfield pitches.

BRINGING ALCOHOL INTO THE GROUNDS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

In the evening, there is a Marquee Dance with live music from 6pm and Northern Limit at 8pm.
Admission is £20 - Over 18s Only - ID & wristband required for entry

Sunday 3rd May – Boozy brunch from 12:00

All MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME

If you haven't done so, please register your team as soon as possible at: [email protected]
More info on the Sevens page.

Club Awards Night 2026

31/3/2026

The Annual Orkney RFC Awards Night Presentation will be held at the Rugby Club on Friday 17th June at 17:30 - First awards presented at 6:00pm sharp!
Ticket Prices: Over 18s - £10; Under 18s - FREE

All sections of the club are invited: Rookies & Minis; all youth age groups boys & girls; 2nds & Internal; Dragons and 1st XV.

It would also be great to have as many parents come along as possible to see the youngsters getting their rewards! Sponsors & Spectators very welcome!

So we can get an idea of numbers, please book your tickets by Tuesday 14 April using the form below:

SCAA Community Awareness Day

27/3/2026

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance will be hosting several community events this weekend to raise awareness of SCAA and their operations in Orkney.

The public are invited to attend any of these events and there will be limited amounts of branded merchandise available at each event.

Friday 27th: 6pm at Cromarty Hall – St Margaret’s Hope
Saturday 28th: 10am till 4pm at (Orkney Harbours Office) Kiln Corner – Kirkwall
Sunday 29th: 10am at Burray Community Hall – Burray
Sunday 29th: 3pm at Deerness Distillery - Deerness

Michael Hanratty from SCAA:

“Orkney is a key operational area for SCAA, with over 220 missions taking place there in the last six years. We want to interact with as many Orcadians as possible to share the story of SCAA and to thank those that have raised funds.

I would love it if you at able to make it along to one of these events, however the Saturday event in Kirkwall is the first of its kind for SCAA and we want this to be as successful as possible, at this event we will have a raffle, children’s activities, information stand and a merchandise stand with our mascot Nevis hoping to make an appearance.

All of these events are free and the Kirkwall event is a drop in event.”

John Hawgood

15/3/2026

We at Orkney Rugby Football Club are saddened to hear of the passing of ex-Club President John Hawgood.

John was a stalwart of the club and a very hard competitor on the field. He played rugby at a very high standard and loved the game. John basically invented the round the corner place kick (previously, penalties were toe pocked).

John played for both Northampton and Bath, where he was captain for a time.

Our thoughts are with Joy at this sad time, he will be dearly missed.

His funeral takes place at 12:00 noon on Thursday 19 March from the John Corse funeral home to the Evie cemetery.
For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at: http://www.johncorsefunerals.co.uk/livestream

Clubhouse open from 13:30 on Saturday 7 & 14 Mar for 6 Nations

5/3/2026

The clubhouse will be open from 13:30 for the Six Nations games on Saturday, 7 & 14 March.

On “Super Saturday” 14 March, Isla will be cooking up a feed at the club.

So why not come along and have something to eat while you enjoy the final afternoon of Six Nations rugby - all for a small, or even better, a LARGE donation!

Clubhouse open from 13:30 on Saturday 14 Feb for 2026 Calcutta Cup clash

13/2/2026

The clubhouse will be open from 13:30 for both Six Nations games this Saturday, 14 February.

Ireland v Italy kicks off at 14:10 followed by Scotland v England at 16:40.

Come along and share a Valentine’s Day refreshment and an afternoon of rugby with your other half - it’s the thought that counts!

Orkney RFC at The Blue Door 7-11 April 2026

21/1/2026

We’re delighted to let everyone know that Orkney Rugby Club will be running The Blue Door charity shop for 5 days from Tuesday 7th - Saturday 11th April.
Opening hours are 09:30 - 16:00 each day.

If you’re having a clear-out or have any unwanted Christmas presents, we’d be hugely grateful if you could keep them aside for the club.

We also need 1 volunteer each morning on Tue to Fri from 10:00-13:00 to assist in the shop and 1 person on Saturday afternoon from to 13:00-16:00 do the till.
Please contact Brian Lanni if you are able to help. Mob 07768 777157

Thanks so much for all the support – every donation really helps the club!

You can drop off any items in the collection container at R Clouston, 10 Grainshore Drive, Hatston Industrial Estate during business hours, Mondays - Fridays (see map below)

ORFC Youth Teams Sponsored Runathon - Sat 31 Jan 2026

10/12/2025

3-hour sponsored track run

On Saturday 31st January 2026, prior to the 1st XV game, approximately 200 youth members will take to the track at Pickaquoy in a three hour sponsored “Runathon” to raise some much needed funds for the club.

With a dozen teams competing in leagues, friendlies and festivals throughout Scotland, costs for the Orkney RFC Youth Section alone is approaching £90k annually which is only partially funded through grants and sponsorship.

Donate Now

Two senior games are taking place on the same day, with opposing teams visiting from Preston Lodge and Stornoway, making this a great day of fun, fundraising and rugby for ORFC.

Farmer’s Lunch- Saturday 29 November 2025

12/11/2025

Join us for a fantastic day celebrating our local farming community at the Orkney Rugby Football Club on Saturday 29th of November.

We’re hosting a hearty Farmers Lunch before the big games - tickets are just £15, which includes a delicious grill lunch from Williamsons Butchers and Donaldsons Butchers, both proudly local, plus a drink of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).

Representatives from NFU Mutual, RSABI, and other members of the farming community will be there - it’s a great opportunity to meet up, enjoy good food, and support local rugby!

Tickets: £15 each (includes lunch & a drink)

Doors Open: 12:00
Lunch Served: 12:00 – 14:00
2nd XV v Highland: 13:30
1st XV v Strathmore: 14:00
Raffle: 16:30

Whether you’re a farmer, part of a young farmers’ group, or just have an interest in the farming world, we’d love to see you there. Come along for great company, great rugby, and a great cause!

*** Pre-bookings are now closed - tickets may still be available at the club ***