Ball Used in Mass Street Game Played Annually in Orkney Heading to Auction

Ball used in mass street game played annually in Orkney heading to auction

A handcrafted leather ball from 1907 used in a mass street game played annually in Orkney since medieval times is heading to auction.

Orkney Rugby Club's big weekend celebrating 60 years old

It is a momentous weekend for Orkney Rugby Football Club, as the club marks 60 years of the oval ball game. A busy programme of celebrations on and off the pitch will take place to honour the club’s diamond jubilee. Tonight, Friday, will see the celebrations kick off, with a Presidents XV going toe-to-toe against a Chairmans XV, at 6.30pm. At 8pm, there will be music and refreshments in the clubhouse, where punters will be able to meet members o…