Category: Social

Busy Day for a Great Cause - Sat 24th #Movember 2018

14/11/2018

It will be a busy one for all at ORFC. Orkney Dragons v Shetland ladies KO at 10:30am. The women are looking for a big crowd to cheer them on to securing the league title for a second year running.
- Free glass of prosecco for Ladies. When it's gone it's gone - so collect your voucher during the game!!

At 12:30, our Movember ‘bring your boots’ kicks off.
Remember there is a free pint and pie for all those involved, and it’s for a brilliant cause!

Lastly, the Scotland v Argentina game will be showing in the club house at 2:30pm
A whole day of rugby, what more could you need on a Saturday?

What's On?

12/11/2018

What's On: 12th - 18th November

Monday, 12th

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

Tuesday, 13th

Senior Men’s training 6:00pm-7:30pm at KGS 3G

Wednesday, 14th

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

Thursday, 15th

Senior Men’s training 6:30pm-8:00pm at Picky Astro Turf

Friday, 16th

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

Saturday, 17th

1st XV AWAY v West of Scotland FC - K.O. 12:00 in Milngavie, Glasgow
Autumn International - Scotland v South Africa - 5pm at ORFC - Hot food available
Kirkwall Minis - NO KIRKWALL MINI TRAINING THIS WEEKEND
Kirkwall Rookies - 10am to 11am (Please meet at Clubhouse at 9:50am)

Sunday, 18th

U14s & U16s HOME v Caithness - K.O. from 12 noon
East Rookies 11am - 11:45 am at St Andrews Primary School
East Minis 11am - 12.30pm at St Andrews Primary School
West Minis 11:00am to 12:30pm at Dounby Primary School
West Rookies 11:30am to 12:30pm at Dounby Primary School

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

1st XV MATCH POSTPONED | Women's Rugby | Live Autumn Internationals | Youth Rugby

9/11/2018

Unfortunately, the 1st XV match v Gordonians has been called off due to weather & travel issues.
It will be replayed at a later date.

Don't Worry! - the Ladies game against Inverness Craig Dunain is still going ahead on Saturday.
So if you're near Inverness, get along to Bught Park Pitches at 1pm (note Change of Time) and cheer on the Dragons!

Also on Saturday, the club is open for Scotland's first game in the Autumn Tests against the Fijians!

Grab a pint or share a bottle of prosecco over a hot macaroni or mince pie from 2pm!

On Sunday at Picky, come along and see the future stars of Orkney RFC as the U14s & U16s play Ross Sutherland from 12:00

CLUB MEMBERS - We want to hear from you!

4/11/2018

Dear Members ....

Please can you take a moment of your time to complete the following survey.
Your feedback will help the club provide a better experience for all involved.
Please be as constructive as possible - if you think something can be improved please suggest ideas how we can achieve that,

Thanks,
Ian Carse,
Vice Chair, ORFC

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Weekend of fun and games at ORFC

1/11/2018

This Saturday Hillhead Jordanhill RFC, who are one point behind Orkney in the league, travel up for the first encounter of the season between the two sides. With 7 teams covered by 5 points, it's a vital game for both sides.

The match has an early kick-off of 11:30 am at Picky.

Before that, there is a mini rugby tournament at St Andrews Primary School at 10:15am.

In the afternoon, enjoy a refreshment in the clubhouse with live international rugby from 2:15pm, when Scotland take on Wales in Cardiff for the Doddie Weir Cup.

Don’t forget about Orkney RFC's Halloween games night in the evening.
£5 to enter a team - and prizes for best fancy dress!

Bring Your Boots for Movember, Saturday 24th November

31/10/2018

Internal Rugby Match
Picky, Saturday 24 November 12:30pm

An internal match has been organised for ‘Movember’, with the possibility of this being a small 10s tournament (numbers dependant).
This is suitable for old players and new.
Minimal game regulations and U19 rules will apply, with the focus being on fun.

There will be a free pint and pie for everyone taking part, and prizes for the best moustache on the day!

Watch Scotland v Argentina in the club house at 2:30 afterwards.

Orkney Women Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

26/10/2018

Last Friday the ladies had a ‘Wear it pink’ night at training for breast cancer awareness. All the girls put a couple of pound in and today Beki and Paige proudly handed over £48 to our local Clan shop!
Such a worthy cause, and every little helps.

Halloween Games Night - Saturday 3 November

25/10/2018

Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of prizes
so best don your scariest of guises...

Battle it out in teams with Clubhouse classics such as:
Flip Cup & Orange Balls. Also introducing Blow Cup, Magic Carpet & Movin’ on Cup!

Teams cost £5 with money going towards travel funds!
So rake out that skeleton onesie you bought last year and get competitive with your team mates!

TEAM NEWS | Orkney v Carrick 20 Oct 2018

19/10/2018

Here's your Orkney RFC team to play Carrick RFC tomorrow.

The men KO at 3pm at Picky this weekend, but come and grab an early pint and watch the Munster V Gloucester game at 1pm at the club first!

Annual Prize Draw Today

6/10/2018

*** UPDATE ***
Draw was held and winners have been contacted. Winners as follows:
2 bottles Orkney Beer - Bale
Bottle Rose Wine - A Cameron
£20 - M Clark, Shetland
£20 - Jenny Russell
£100 - Scott Slater
£200 - Allana Bell
Scotland tickets, flights & hotel - Mark Groundwater
Well done to all who sold and bought tickets it all goes towards travel costs for all sections of the club and just over £3500 raised
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After the game today we will be doing the draw for our annual raffle in the clubhouse.
Could everyone who is still to return their tickets please do so as soon as possible.

First prize is a trip to Murrayfield to see the Scotland v Wales six nations game, to include tickets, flight and accommodation.
Various other prizes including £200 and £100.

If you haven't purchased your raffle tickets yet there are still some available!