Orkney RFC explained

Teamname:	Orkney RFC
Countryflag:	Scotland
Fullname:	Orkney Rugby Football Club
Founded:	1966
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Orkney Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club located in the town of Kirkwall, Scotland.

History

Orkney RFC was founded in 1966.^[1]

In recent years Orkney have progressed through the regional league system to play in Scotland's national league set-up. This was a position they maintained for 4 years.

In season 2018–19, despite beating the Division 3 champions elect Gordonians at the end of March 2019, Perthshire's win at Caithness ensured that Orkney would be relegated back into the regional league system.^[2]

Women's side

The club run a women's side.^[3]

Orkney Sevens

The club run the Orkney Sevens tournament.^[4]

Honours

• Orkney Sevens
  • Champions: 1967, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019^[4]
• Shetland Sevens
  • Champions: 2008^[5]
• Brin Cup
  • Champions (10): 1977–78, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1990–91, 1995–96, 1996–97
• Highland District League
  • Champions (7): 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1990–91
• Corstorphine Easter Tournament
  • Champions (2): 1984–85, 1987–88
• Caithness Sevens
  • Champions: 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994^[6]
• North League
  • Champions (2): 1995–96, 1996–97
• Zanussi Sevens
  • Champions (1): 1995-96
• National League Division 5 North
  • Champions (1): 2001-02

Notes and References

1. Web site: History. Orkney RFC - The Official Website.
2. Web site: Magnificent win not enough for relegated Orkney RFC. 30 March 2019. The Orcadian Online.
3. Web site: Orkney RFC Women. www.facebook.com.
4. Web site: Orkney Sevens. June 8, 2019.
5. Web site: Shetland Sevens. June 7, 2019.
6. Web site: Caithness Sevens. June 7, 2019.