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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

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Training: Sign-up required: check with your coach or social media pages

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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!!

MATCH REPORT | Under 16s Away v Highland 5-12-21

6/12/2021

On Sunday 5th December a squad of 15 still depleted by injuries and illness headed for Inverness to once again take on Highland with a player making his debut for the team, Dylan Price.

On a bright day the format was again for Orkney to play the Greens and Whites then perhaps, time permitting a shorter game against a combined side.

Orkney v Blairgowrie 12:30 kickoff this Saturday 4 Dec

1/12/2021

Fingers crossed for some better weather this weekend as the 1st XV host Blairgowrie at Picky with a 12:30 kick-off,
Also on Saturday the Dragons are travelling to play Peterhead Ladies with an estimated K.O. of 11:30.

And on Sunday 5th, weather permitting, the U14s & U16s are off across the Firth to play Highland around 1-1:30pm, leaving on the first boat from the Hope and returning on the last boat from Gills.

Finally, a reminder that tonight, We’d 1st Dec there will be an EGM at the clubhouse from 7:30pm

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.

Match Report | Ross Sutherland/Shetland v Orkney U16s 30-10-21

1/11/2021

Orkney Under 16s away v Ross Sutherland / Shetland Combined
Invergordon, Saturday 30th October

A squad of 17 headed to Ross Sutherland on Saturday and were surprised to find perfect conditions to play the match in as Invergordon was bathed in Sunshine.

Ross Sutherland had combined with Shetland to enable Orkney to field their own full team for the first team this season. As there was no need to rotate players between squads it was agreed to play a normal 35 mins each half match.

Team News | Saturday 30 October

29/10/2021

Three Orkney teams are in action this weekend - the U16s & 1st XV are on the road on Saturday, while the women host Shetland Ladies at Picky.

Kick off times for Saturday:

Ross Sutherland U16s v Orkney U16s - approx 12:30 in Invergordon
Ellon v Orkney - 12:30pm in Ellon
Orkney Dragons v Shetland Ladies - 1pm at Picky

Match Report | Under 16s Away v Ross Sutherland 3-10-21

4/10/2021

Orkney Under 16s away v Ross Sutherland
Invergordon, Sunday 3rd October

A squad of 16 headed to Ross Sutherland on Sunday and were surprised to find some sunshine to play the match in.

Ross Sutherland had 11 players so 2 Orkney players went across to enable a 13 a side game to be played. It was agreed to make it 3 periods of 20 minutes to enable the Orkney players to rotate playing for Ross Sutherland.

Match Report | Under 16s Away v Caithness 25-9-21

26/9/2021

Orkney Under 16s away v Caithness U16s
Thurso, Saturday 25th September

On Saturday a squad of 14 players headed over to play Caithness. With Caithness having 11 it was agreed to have a 12 a-side game with Orkney rotating players in and out of Caithness.

It was a lovely sunny morning but with a strong breeze blowing down the pitch. The original plan was to play 3 x 20 min period but with the wind blowing strongly and wanting to rotate players we moved to 2 x 20 mins followed by 2 x 10 mins.

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.
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