Category: Social

Orkney prop on duty against Premier League leaders this weekend

21/1/2022

Everyone at Orkney Rugby Football Club are delighted with the news that our own tight head prop Alistair Linklater has been asked to join the Aberdeen Grammar squad for their upcoming match against Premier League leaders Currie Chieftains on Saturday.

We wish him all the best!

What's On?

17/1/2022

What's On: 17 - 23 January

Monday, 17th

Girls training 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Riding Centre
Senior Women's training 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Riding Centre

Tuesday, 18th

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

Wednesday, 19th

Youth Rugby Joint Training 6:00pm-7:30pm at KGS 3G

Thursday, 20th

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

Friday, 21st

Senior Women's training 7:30pm-9pm at KGS 3G

Saturday, 22nd

Kirkwall Rookies 10am to 11am, meet in the Picky hall.
Kirkwall Minis 10am to 11am at ORFC
Dragons HOME v Fraserburgh K.O 12:30 at Picky
Caley Youth Cup - The North U18s v Ellon K.O 2pm in Thurso

Sunday, 23rd

East Rookies 10:30 to 11:15 am at Burrayfield
East Minis 10:30 to 11.30 am at Burrayfield
West Rookies 11:00am to 12:00pm at Dounby Primary School
West Minis 11:00am to 12:00pm at Dounby Primary School

COVID GUIDELINES - Get jabbed | Test twice per Week | Enable Protect Scotland App

Clubhouse: Sign-in required, please follow current masking guidelines
Pitch-side: Please keep clear of players, stay on the running track & follow current safe practices
Training: Sign-up required: check with your coach or social media pages

Check Fixtures Page / Calendar for future events & directions | Click here for SRU Fixtures Page

Stuck for a Christmas Present? - Grab a copy of the Anniversary Book!

13/12/2021

With Christmas approaching, now’s your chance to grab a copy the 50th Anniversary Book as a wee present.

There are only a few books left, so if you know someone who would like one as a Christmas, Birthday or Anniversary gift you can get one from The Orcadian Bookshop or from Ian Carse, who can arrange for it to be signed if you like.

Each book covers the full history of the club as well as all the match facts and statistics throughout its history, and there is an abundance of photos of all the Club’s teams from its inception until the end of last season.

A book only costs £25 and each purchase makes a good contribution to the Club’s funds.

If you would like to reserve a book call or text Ian Carse on 878339 or O7415 680706 and leave your contact details. You can also reserve a book by sending Ian an email.

Help your Club, Buy a Book, and give someone a wonderful present!!

E.G.M. Wednesday 1st December 2021

15/11/2021

An EGM will take place in the clubhouse at 7:30pm on Wednesday 1 December.

Adoption of club accounts plus AOCB before committee meeting.

All club members welcome.

President's Trip to Caithness - Sat 11 December 2021

4/11/2021

This year's President's Trip is on Saturday 11th December to Thurso to watch Orkney play Caithness.
All Sponsors, coaches, committee members, helpers and supporters are invited to come & joins us on the trip!
Please contact Garry Coltherd via email, phone or complete the form below:

Glenrothes Match OFF - Scotland v Australia ON

4/11/2021

Unfortunately this Saturday’s game against Glenrothes has been postponed.

However, the clubhouse will be OPEN from 13:30 on SUNDAY to show the Scotland v Wallabies game live from Murrayfield. Come along for some rugby a bit of banter and a wee refreshment! K.O 14:15.

Ladies Day at ORFC - Saturday 16th October

14/10/2021

CALLING ALL LADIES!

Despite the rugby being called off on Saturday, the Dragons are still holding their annual Ladies Day.

Join the Dragons in the clubhouse! Enjoy your free glass of fizz and some cake before an evening of fun and games!

Raffle prizes to be won!

4pm till late

2021/22 Fixture Card available to download

24/9/2021

Click to download Fixture Card

The fixture card for the new season is now available to download.

Click here or on the image to download the card in pdf format - it is also available on the fixtures & results page.

All senior fixtures for 2021/22 have been added to the Club Calendar along with maps & directions to away games.
Use the link below to subscribe to the club calendar or add it to your mobile device. Any fixture changes will automatically update on your device - click here for more info and links for the Youth Rugby & Scotland fixtures calendars

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/media%40orkneyrfc.co.uk/public/basic.ics

Fixtures & Membership forms updated for Season 2021/22

27/8/2021

All senior fixtures for 2021/22 have been added to the Club Calendar along with maps & directions to away games.
Use the link below to subscribe to the club calendar or add it to your mobile device. Any fixture changes will automatically update on your device - click here for more info

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/media%40orkneyrfc.co.uk/public/basic.ics

The Senior, Junior and Social membership forms have also 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 July 2021" at the bottom. Older forms are obsolete and should be recycled.
Karen Brough is the Junior & Social Membership convenor & her contact details along with Robbie Firth (Senior Memberships) & Olga Burton (Treasurer) can be found on the relevant forms or the club's Contacts Page.

*** NEW *** - Card payments for memberships can now be taken in the clubhouse

Players / parents are reminded that they must also complete a SCRUMS registration in addition to completing a membership form & please ensure that any EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS in the system are up to date

Orkney Dragons rugby and Parish Cup final this Saturday

20/8/2021

ORKNEY DRAGONS v GARIOCH LADIES

The Dragons welcome Garioch Ladies on Saturday 21 August 2021 for a friendly at the Picky Outfields at 2pm.
With Garioch being a league above, the Dragons are going to take this opportunity to play 4 x 20mins quarters to try new things.
It would be great to see supporters there cheering them on!

The Parish Cup final kicks off at 3pm and the club will be open from 1pm for all rugby & football supporters to enjoy a pre / post match drink.

The Current COVID precautions below are in place in the clubhouse:

Please follow one way system on entry & exit
Please sign in for track & trace on entry
Please wear a face covering while not drinking

Also, please remember the current Scottish safety guidance:

Get two vaccine doses (Call the Kirkwall Vaccination Centre direct on 0300 303 5313 to book an appointment if you are eligible)
Remember safe behaviours
Keep getting tested (kits are available from community pharmacies)
Download & enable the Protect Scotland App from the App Store or Google Play so you can be notified if you have been close to someone suffering from Covid 19 - especially if you are around groups of people you don't know.