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Highland RFC Mini Rugby Tournament 24-4-22

25/4/2022

On Sunday 24 April 2002 seven teams from Orkney set off for the Highland RFC Mini Rugby Tournament in Inverness. The contingent comprised 50 player from P4-P7 and 10 coaches & parents.

The were joined by teams from Fraserburgh, Banff, Nairn, Moray, Caithness, Ross Sutherland and Highland RFC

A great time was had by all and the coaches would like to thank Highland RFC for their excellent hospitality including providing all our players plus coaches with packed lunch bags.

See a list of player awards & team lists below:

Orkney players assemble before heading off for Highland RFC

WATCH | Grangemouth Stags v Orkney 23-4-22

23/4/2022

Watch coverage from the game at Glensburgh in Grangemouth. Final score Grangemouth 32, Orkney 31 …

TEAM NEWS | Grangemouth Stags v Orkney 23-4-22

22/4/2022

Here’s your 1st XV team play their final game of the season against Grangemouth tomorrow.

Kick off is 11:30 at Glensburgh, Grangemouth, FK3 8XL

Orkney Rugby Sevens 2022

21/4/2022

The 53rd Annual Orkney Builders (Contractors) 7s tournament takes place at Picky on Saturday 30th April.

Mini Rugby Tournament from 10:30am
Men's & Women's tournaments kick off at 12:30pm.

Spectators are very welcome - along with the rugby, there will be music, food & refreshments available throughout the afternoon.

In the evening, the clubhouse is open with a late bar licence.

If you haven't done so, please register your team as soon as possible at: sevens@orkneyrfc.co.uk more info on the Sevens page

Orkney Girls 7s Tournament Sat 23 April

18/4/2022

Come along and cheer on the Orkney girls in their first Orkney 7s tournament at the Pickaquoy Outfield on Saturday 23 April.

10-11am Girls only p1-p7 ‘come try’ session to see if you have it in you to be a little dragon in the making. All current rookie and mini girls are welcome along. If your a current p7 girl training for ORFC, this is a perfect chance to meet some of the coaches and future team mates

11am - Team registration and warm up
12:30 - Tournament begins
3pm - Prize giving sponsored by Box’d Orkney

Caledonia League Division 1 Champions 2022!

16/4/2022

After today’s 50-7 win over Aberdeen Wanderers at Hazelhead, Orkney RFC were crowned Tennent’s Caledonia League Division 1 Champions 2021-22!

The U16s also had a 54-26 win on the road, so it should be a great trip back on the boat tonight.

Congratulations to all involved! - Watch the match video below…!

TEAM NEWS | Aberdeen Wanderers v Orkney 16-4-22

15/4/2022

The 1st XV team to play against Aberdeen Wanderers tomorrow has been announced.

Kick off is 12:00 at Groats Rd

Fingers crossed the lads can gain the single point needed to secure the league win the morn!

If you can’t make it along to watch the game, it will be streamed live.

WATCH | Orkney v Glenrothes 9-4-22

9/4/2022

Livestream from the game at Picky…
Thanks to George Brown (Rohallion) for the video!

TEAM NEWS | Orkney v Glenrothes 9 April 2022

8/4/2022

Here’s your 1st XV team to play against Glenrothes RFC tomorrow.
Kick off is 12 noon on the Picky centre pitch.

The U14s are also in action in Caithness on Sunday, leaving on the 1st boat from the Hope, returning at lunchtime from Gills.

ORFC Development Officer selected for Mixed Ability Invitational in Edinburgh

7/4/2022

Massive congratulations to Orkney RFC Development Officer John Cairns for being selected for the MIxed Ability Rugby Invitational Club to play on Saturday April 9th against Edinburgh Rugby Inclusive Team at Murrayfield.

ORFC wish John and the team all the very best for his “retirement game”!

“When you include everyone, we will achieve great things”

More info: https://www.edinburghrugby.org/the-clubhouse/inclusive-team-set-for-maris-challenge