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ORFC A.G.M. - Wed 20 May 2026

4/5/2026

Wednesday, 20th May 6pm in clubrooms

No proxy votes will be accepted

There are several positions that need filled and some new positions we hope to fill so if you are interested in being a part of the club structure or just helping out, please come along.

A club is only as good as its members and volunteers.
2026-27 is our 60th year as a club and we want to start it with a strong committee and support structure for the players.

A good turnout of members is required to attend

Orkney Sevens 2026 - We're ready - Are you?

1/5/2026

ONE MORE SLEEP!

The tents are up, the grass is cut, the bar is stocked, the band are all set and the prizes are ready to be won!

Everything’s looking good for the Orkney Builders 7s - come one come all and have a ball!

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

Youth Rugby Runathon 2026 final total

21/4/2026

.Huge congratulations to all those who participated in the Runathon, and a massive thank you to all those who volunteered and donated!

We now have the final gift aid payment and can announce that an amazing £19,866.31 was raised in total!
Absolutely fantastic effort by all involved!

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.

Under 18 Boys victorious in 2026 Caledonia Youth Bowl final!

1/4/2026

Saltire Energy Boy's U18 Caledonia Youth Bowl Final
Countesswells, Saturday 29 Mar 2026
Orkney RFC 22, Stirling 0

A squad of 22 U18s went to Countesswells in Aberdeen for Caledonia Cup finals day to compete with Stirling for the U18s Bowl, this would be the last piece of 2 years back-to-back league and cup champions.

It was a windy day with a strong cross pitch breeze that was going to cause both teams issues with moving the ball around. Stirling kicked off the game and the match was underway.

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:

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.

Youth Rugby Match Report | U18s v Strathmore 29-11-25

2/12/2025

Inspiresport Boy's U18 Caledonia Youth League (Phase 1 &2) League Decider
Pickaquoy, 29 November 2025
Orkney 20 – 8 Strathmore
Man of the Match - Ben Sinclair

The decider for the league was to be played in Orkney after our U18s had finished top of pool 1 in the youth league and Strathmore had done the same in pool 2.

Photo: Darren McGee

Both teams have had a great run in their respective pool matches so what better way to decide the league with a contest of the 2 top teams.

It has been a wet week and the Picky outfield pitches were soft to say the least. It was going to be a mucky affair. Both teams have met over the years and the matches are always very even so we knew it was going to be a hard match to win.