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TEAM NEWS | Caithness Derby Double Header 2-10-21

1/10/2021

Here's your 1st XV & DRAGONS teams for their games against Caithness on Saturday.

The men kick-off at 1pm at Picky while the Dragons take on the Krakens in Thurso at 14:30, in what is sure to be a “monster” of a game!😳

Please come along to either game if you are in the area!

George Brown will be doing a livestream of the men’s game from 1 pm, so please support his efforts by giving his videos a thumbs up and subscribe for notifications when he goes live.
Here is a playlist of the seasons match videos so far

Match Report | Aberdeenshire Quines v Dragons 25-9-21

26/9/2021

Tennent's Caledonia North Region Women’s League
Aberdeen - Saturday 25th September 2021
Aberdeenshire Quines 38, Orkney Dragons 52
Match Video by George Brown

Friday 24 September saw Orkney Dragons travel overnight to Aberdeen for their first away league game this season against Aberdeenshire Quines on Saturday 25th September.

Orkney came out confidently in the first half . Working well on focused game play throughout: The forwards hard work in gaining distance using their strength allowed the backs to run the line and score out on the wing comfortably.

Photo: Brian Lanni

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.

WATCH LIVE | Orkney Dragons v Aberdeenshire Quines 25-9-21

25/9/2021

Livestream from the women's game at Woodside sports complex...

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.
Use the link below to subscribe to the club calendar or add it to your mobile device. Any fixture changes will automatically update on your device - click here for more info and links for the Youth Rugby & Scotland fixtures calendars

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/media%40orkneyrfc.co.uk/public/basic.ics

Match Report | Orkney v Dunfermline 18-9-21

18/9/2021

Tennent's Caledonia Region League Division 1
Pickaquoy - Saturday 18th September 2021
Orkney RFC 29, Dunfermline RFC 5
Match Video by George Brown

For the first league game of rugby in Orkney for almost two years, the weather was fantastic and we had a large crowd.
Dunfermline arrived with a strong team and after 30 minutes play there was still no score.
Orkney made some excellent caries through the forwards, especially by Niall Campbell and Darren MacLean.
Chances were available but we over played, trying to offload when we should have just set up for another play. Orkney eventually broke through and captain Scott Rendall scored the first try, converted by Connor Hancock.

Half time: 7 nil.

After an inspiring half time team talk by Scott Rendall, Orkney controlled things much better and were rewarded with two more tries from Chris Guthrie and Niall Campbell, one converted by Connor, who also slotted over a penalty.
Dunfermline replied with a well worked move feeding the right winger who scored in the corner, the conversion was missed.
Orkney had the last say with vice captain Scott Russell scoring out wide, conversion missed. A fantastic result for Orkney against a very good team. Absolutely delighted with the performance from all the boys.
Final score 29-5 and another bonus point win.

G.C.

WATCH LIVE | Orkney v Dunfermline

18/9/2021

Watch livestream of Orkney v Dunfermline from 12:00!

Or even better, watch in person! Come along to Picky and cheer on the Dragons who play Inverness Craig Dunain at noon on the centre pitch, while the men play Dunfermline on the outfield pitch.👍🏉🏉

TEAM NEWS | Orkney v Dunfermline & Dragons v Inverness Sat 18 Sep

17/9/2021

Here's your ORKNEY RFC 1st XV & DRAGONS teams for their first home league games of the season.

Both matches kick off tomorrow at noon, with the ladies playing on the centre pitch and the men on the outfield.

The clubhouse will be open from 11am if you would like a pre game refreshment, and George Brown will once again be providing a livestream - (subscribe to Rohallion on Youtube for notifications)

Hope to see you all there!

MATCH REPORT | Blairgowrie RFC v Orkney RFC 4-9-21

4/9/2021

Photo: George Brown

Tennent's Caledonia Region League Division 1
Blairgowrie - Saturday 4th September 2021
Blairgowrie RFC 12, Orkney RFC 24
Match Video by George Brown

On Friday 3rd September 2021 Orkney set off on their travels to Blairgowrie for their first Caledonia regional league game following the long Covid break.

The scrum and line-out performed well but lacked a bit of support for ball carriers at times and gave away too many penalties.
Blairgowrie were a tough team to break down.
First half try scorers were Liam Moar, scoring his first ever try for Orkney, converted by Connor Hancock and Vice captain Scott Russell.
Blairgowrie replied with a converted try.

Half time 7-12

Second half tries were scored by Graham Poke and another by Scott Russell plus one converted by Connor.
Captain Scott Rendall, playing at open side flank, linked well with the backs and kept the game flowing.
Blairgowrie had the last say with an unconverted try. Some very good individual performances.
Obviously not the polished article from our last playing season, but a great result on the road.

Final score: 12-24 with a try bonus point to Orkney.
G.C.