Further to the Blue Door, we will also be holding a Kit Amnesty in Changing Room 2, (the one the Rookies normally change in), all kit / lost and found within the Club will be put in that changing room over the coming week and any kit that is not collected will either be washed and sent to Blue Door or dumped.

The dates/ times for Blue Door deliveries/ kit amnesty are as follows:

Tuesday the 15th, 22nd and 29th May from 3-5pm
Wednesday the 16th, 23rd and 30th of May from 3-5pm
Saturday 19th, 26th May and June 2nd & 9th from 10am till 2pm​

*** UPDATE *** 

Tomorrow's AGM will now commence at 7.30pm tomorrow to allow firsts to train for Saturday's final league game at St Boswells.

Please pass on the word to anybody you know who is planning to attend.

​Caledonia U18 Shield Final
St Andrews,  Sunday 29 April 2018
Granite City Colts U18s 27, Orkney/Caithness U18s 27 

Last Saturday the Orkney Under 18 squad travelled down to Dundee meeting up with the Caithness contingent of the team, proceeding to St Andrews on Sunday to play Granite City in the Caledonian Shield Final.

With the opposition playing in a higher level Competition a tough game was expected, undeterred the side took the game to the opposition with winger Michael McGregor opening the scoring with a well taken try inside five minutes the conversion being missed.

As a warm up to last Saturdays First Tem Game against Hillhead the Orkney/Caithness under 18 team played on the outfield pitch against Ellon in the Semi Final of the Caledonian Shield.

The home team started the first half playing into the wind, with both teams playing attractive rugby chances occurred at both ends being repelled by some strong tackling defence.

The visitors opened the scoring with a penalty after 15 minutes. This set back urged the home side to increase the tempo resulting in the team’s Captain Glen Brough forcing his way over for a forwards try. As half time approached back row player Ruairidh Mackay broke clear to score another try leaving interval score at 10-3.

The second half was played at a fast pace with Ellon fighting hard to get back into the game and the home side trying to increase the advantage resulting in an entertaining game for spectators. Despite some close shaves no further scoring came giving Orkney /Caithness a 10-3 victory and a Shield Final in St Andrews on the 29th of April.

Unfortunately during the second half Rhys Davies received a serious injury resulting in him having to be taken to hospital. It transpired that he had broken his leg; we all wish him a speedy recovery.

Here's your 1st XV team to take on Hillhead Jordanhill tomorrow at Picky at 3pm. This is a huge game for the boys so please get along and give them a big cheer if you can.

Also, don't forget the under 18s play Ellon in the Caledonian Shield semi-final on the outfield pitches at 12:30

Here's a couple of videos of the Orkney / Caithness U18s match against Montrose from Saturday 17th Feb 2018:

​​Last weekend the Orkney contingent of the Under 18 team who combine with Caithness Rugby Club to compete in Caledonia Competitions travelled south to play Montrose in the first round of the Caledonia Shield. This being the team’s first game for five month due to previous fixtures having to be called off due to weather and travel problems the coaches had reservations concerning the effect of such a long layoff.
The concerns proved to be unfounded as the game commenced with the team showing skill and commitment against a well organised side containing a number of large players.