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Match Report | Orkney Dragons v Leith RFC 21-3-26

24/3/2026

Women’s National Plate
Pickaquoy, Saturday 21 March 2026
Orkney Dragons 71, Leith RFC 12

The Dragons kicked off at 3pm and immediately showed intent, with Skye Taylor making a strong early carry. Although possession briefly turned over,

Photo: Orkney Photographic

Freya Laurenson produced a huge moment—turning the ball over on Leith’s try line before making a powerful run.
She linked with Cady Denoon, who made excellent metres, setting up Ealasaid Nicleoid to open the scoring.

John Hawgood

15/3/2026

We at Orkney Rugby Football Club are saddened to hear of the passing of ex-Club President John Hawgood.

John was a stalwart of the club and a very hard competitor on the field. He played rugby at a very high standard and loved the game. John basically invented the round the corner place kick (previously, penalties were toe pocked).

John played for both Northampton and Bath, where he was captain for a time.

Our thoughts are with Joy at this sad time, he will be dearly missed.

His funeral takes place at 12:00 noon on Thursday 19 March from the John Corse funeral home to the Evie cemetery.
For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at: http://www.johncorsefunerals.co.uk/livestream

Clubhouse open from 13:30 on Saturday 7 & 14 Mar for 6 Nations

5/3/2026

The clubhouse will be open from 13:30 for the Six Nations games on Saturday, 7 & 14 March.

On “Super Saturday” 14 March, Isla will be cooking up a feed at the club.

So why not come along and have something to eat while you enjoy the final afternoon of Six Nations rugby - all for a small, or even better, a LARGE donation!

Match Report | Lismore RFC v Orkney Dragons 28-2-26

4/3/2026

Women’s National Plate
Edinburgh, Saturday 28 February 2026
Lismore RFC 55, Orkney Dragons 12

The Dragons made the journey south to face Lismore RFC in their latest Women’s National Plate fixture, building on the momentum and lessons taken from the previous week’s contest against Lenzie Women.

Lismore, playing on home soil, proved clinical when opportunities presented themselves. From the outset, the match was physical, with both sides committed in contact. The Dragons worked hard to establish territory, with early carries from Skye Taylor setting the tone and the forward pack fronting up to the challenge.

Match Report | Orkney Dragons v Lenzie Women 21-2-26

24/2/2026

Women’s National Plate
Pickaquoy, Saturday 21 February 2026
Orkney Dragons 24, Lenzie Women 36

Thankfully, the wind and rain arrived the evening before kick-off, leaving excellent playing conditions on match day as Orkney Dragons welcomed Lenzie Women to Orkney for the first time.

Lenzie travelled with a full squad of 22, while the Dragons were unable to field 15 from their own ranks.

Photo: Bruce Flett

The club is extremely grateful to north neighbours Shetland RFC for their support, with Charis Scott, Hannah Polson and Freya Laurenson making the journey south to bolster the squad.

Clubhouse open from 13:30 on Saturday 14 Feb for 2026 Calcutta Cup clash

13/2/2026

The clubhouse will be open from 13:30 for both Six Nations games this Saturday, 14 February.

Ireland v Italy kicks off at 14:10 followed by Scotland v England at 16:40.

Come along and share a Valentine’s Day refreshment and an afternoon of rugby with your other half - it’s the thought that counts!

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)

Volunteers Required - Youth Rugby Runathon 31 Jan 2026

18/12/2025

3-hour sponsored track run on 31st January 2026

Sign up to help on the day! We can’t do it without you!

See where we need help & Sign up today!
We will get back to you with start times!

Did you know – laundry it takes 3 cool washes to keep the logo on the team strips from fading – this costs Youth Teams matches are almost £1700!

Thak you in advance!

For more information, please contact Karen Scott (email / phone)

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.

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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.

Mother and daughter time is well spent on the pitch for six rugby lovers

6/12/2025

Gary Heatly

We know that families love gathering and spending time with other families during December in the lead up to Christmas, but three local rugby loving mothers and daughters met up on the pitch at the end of November to spread some good will and share in a great experience.

For hosts Turriff in the Arnold Clark Women’s Caledonia North Two stage two match which they won 31-19 last Saturday, mother Lyndsey Hester and her daughter Bella Hester and mother Bobbie Jack and her daughter Isla Geddes were playing.