Blog Posts

New posts for the ‘Hup pitch

27/8/2024

As the club continues to grow, some weekends there could be up to 7 different teams playing at home!

Thanks to the hard work of club members and sponsorship from local businesses, we are delighted that new rugby posts have now been installed at the St Margaret’s Hope School and we now have an additional pitch for our growing club!

The new posts have been made by Scottish Sea Farms and were delivered by The Garrett Brothers. Local businesses and club members/coaches were at hand yesterday to help with installing them ready for the first rugby game being played on them this weekend.

Thank you Erlend Wood, Silas Cox, Andrew Thomson, Steve Kolthammer and to everyone else involved!

Orkney RFC U16 player headed for training day at Murrayfield

11/8/2024

Owen Spence has been selected for an U16 National Development training day at Murrayfield on Monday 12th August.

There were 11 out of the 55 players from the recent Caledonia Academy selected for this Training.

Congratulations to Owen and all those who have assisted in him reaching this stage and a big thank you to Pentland Ferries for their support!

50 Club Winners for August 2024

10/8/2024

Congratulations to all this month’s 50 Club winners -

1st - £66 - K Norquoy
2nd - £45 - Ticket 37
3rd - £25 - Ticket 2
4th - £10 - E Staunton

Make sure you get your entry in for September’s draw if you haven’t already - only £2 per share!

Visit our stall at the County Show on Saturday 10 August!

7/8/2024

Come and visit our stall at the County Show at Bignold Park on Saturday 10 August for the chance to win lots of prizes - including two Scotland home international rugby tickets + £600 spending money!!

Over £800 raised for U16/18 equipment at Orkney Riding Club Summer Show

5/8/2024

On the 13th and 14th of July Orkney Riding Club had their Summer Show at Swartland Farm.

Sharon Wylie along with Rugby Mums and Supporters provided the catering for the event, where they raised £805 and very generously dedicated these proceeds towards providing a large number of Sub Coats and kit bags between the ORFC U18 and the U16 sections.

The Orkney RFC U18 and U16 sections are delighted to receive such a kind offer and wish to thank the following people for their help and donations to achieve this:

Thanks goes to Sharon Wylie, Anna Davidson, Isla Dougall , Norna Sinclair, Sandra Doyle for organising and serving, with baking provide by Carol Moncrief, Ellie Newlands, Isla Dougall, Leona Sinclair, Teresa Sinclair, Kim Hamilton, Sandra Doyle, James Braddock, Finlay Dantith and Sharon Wylie.

Special thanks also to Rendall's Bakery for donating rolls, to E Flett Butcher for donating sausages and to Alison Meason for donating £25 of winnings from the Lucky Squares, also thanks to the Orkney Riding Club and to Steven Wylie for setting up, providing the facilities and power.

Full house of celebrations for ORFC Youths away this weekend!

4/8/2024

Caledonia Thistles U16 played Glasgow and West Blues at 12pm with Balfour Norquoy in the team.
Balfour played well - tackled well and protected rucks good. Caley got the win with the score being 39-26.

Caledonia Saltires U16 played Glasgow and West Whites at 2pm. Owen Spence played in the team. Owen played well putting in strong tackles and carries the ball well. Caley got the win 54-22.

Caledonia U18 played Glasgow & West at 4pm. Michael Scarth stepping up to play for them this weekend and put in a strong performance and by no means out of place being up an age group.

Well done lads you have all done Orkney proud!

Owen Spence, Michael Scarth and Balfour Norquoy

Peebles Festival of Sevens - 3 Aug 2024

4/8/2024

The Orkney 1st XV put in a fantastic performance at the Peebles Sevens on Saturday, which is part of the annual Kings of the 7s tournament.

The boys won both their pool games- first against hosts Peebles (19-17) despite going a man down, and followed by Berwick (26-15) to top the group and progress to the semi finals, where they lost out to a polished Jed Forest side.

Well done lads!

Youth Rugby | Dalziel Rugby Festival 3-8-24

3/8/2024

On Saturday 3 August, there is a rugby festival at Dalziel Rugby Club in Motherwell.

Balfour Norquoy is playing for U16 Caledonia Thistles v Glasgow & West Blues KO 12pm.

Owen Spence is playing for U16 Caledonia Saltires v Glasgow & West Whites KO is 2pm.

Michael Scarth is stepping up this weekend from U17 to U18 Caledonia v Glasgow & West KO 4pm.

Good luck all!

Level 1 Coaching Course 18-8-24

29/7/2024

John Cairns will be taking a level 1 course for new or novice coaches at ORFC on Sunday the 18th of August, from 10am to 4pm

There is currently a desperate lack of coaches at certain age groups within the club and a real chance that some sections could fold because of it.

The club would like all coaches to complete this course ahead of the new season & will cover the costs for those involved.

Please can you get names in by end of this month - contact Andrew Thomson or Brian Lanni - Tel: 870593; Mobile: O7768 777157; Email

More info on the SRU Website

Caledonia Saltires U16/U17 - Academy Festivals Roundup 26-27 July 2024

28/7/2024

Narrow defeat for the Caledonia Saltires U17 on Friday at Ravenscraig with a score of 21-17 to Glasgow.
Michael Scarth played loose head and tight head prop throughout, Ronan played number 10 and they both contributed well to the sides performance.

Meanwhile on Saturday, the U16 Caledonia Saltires suffered a heavy defeat against a well drilled Edinburgh Knights side.
Owen tackled very well and Balfour cleared out rucks powerfully. 65-17.

Well done lads for all your efforts and to all the coaches for their hard work!