Welcome to the website of Okehampton RFC. Following the endeavours of last season and the club's 125th anniversary year, season 2010/11 has already witnessed another important landmark in our history as Angela Pengelly has stepped forward to become our first ever female President.
As a driving force in our entertainments committee, Angela is bringing a plethora of ideas regarding
club functions to the table and so a full schedule of social events is eagerly anticipated.
On the field we go into 2010/11 in excellent heart following another fine year for all of the senior sides in 2009/10. The 1st XV not only enjoyed a comfortable first season back in Western Counties (West) but also won the Devon Intermediate Cup beating Crediton in the final.
The 5th place finish in the league was highly creditable and achieved with many exciting and stylish performances.
However, the league would appear to be even tougher this year and the side will need to be on its guard to avoid 'second season syndrome' where a club finds the second year in a higher league far tougher than the first.
In spite of the achievements of the 1st XV, it was perhaps the 2nd XV, once again, who were the standout side in the club. A 4th place finish in Devon Merit Table 1 was not only an accurate reflection of the squad's skills and commitment, but showcased the strength in depth that the club has. As young players continue to develop through junior and Colts sides this can only improve and without doubt, the 2nd XV will be relishing the challenges of the new season.
The 3rd XV, t
o their eternal credit, won promotion to Devon Merit table 2 in their maiden season in competitive rugby. Their season was, however, something of a disjointed affair due to the huge number of cry-offs from opposition teams. However, next season they will undoubtedly get regular rugby but will need to be at their best to overcome the 2nd teams of the likes of Tiverton and Tavistock.
To the outside observer the Colts appeared to have a season of transition before them as they prepared for last season - however, nobody told them! They went about their business efficiently and effectively from the outset and once again reached the semi-finals of the Devon Cup. 2010/11 will again see the side highly competitive although with the academy/college benefits enjoyed by Exeter Chiefs and Ivybridge it will again be very difficult to break the duopoly that these sides hold over the silverware.
As always, the club is delighted to welcome new players of any age or ability. Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Please contact one of the team managers for full details - contact information is shown under the relevant 'teams' tab.
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Club News
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Awards evening
The awards evening for the senior players and colts will take place in the clubhouse on Saturday 19 May at 19:30. Food will be available as will cask ale ...
Posted May 17, 2012 3:11 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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Oh dear, nevermind! (The Colts did well)
Okehampton's season finished with something of a whimper on Saturday as they fell apart in the final 15 minutes of the Devon Intermediate Cup final at Bideford. The hosts ...
Posted May 3, 2012 5:27 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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Cup final fever!
ORFC is looking forward to a double-header cup final weekend. On Saturday the Chiefs travel to Bideford for the final of the Devon Intermediate Cup against the hosts who ...
Posted Apr 27, 2012 4:39 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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Chiefs finish with final flourish
Okehampton warmed-up for Saturday's Devon Intermediate Cup final at Bideford with a four try victory over Kingsbridge by 24-14. The Super IIs had an excellent 25-16 ...
Posted Apr 24, 2012 5:28 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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Okes win at Ivybridge
The Chiefs returned home with another away-day victory following a typical end of season encounter at Ivybridge. Although they led for most of the match they didn't pull ...
Posted Apr 16, 2012 4:59 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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Devon Colts Cup Final
It has been confirmed that the County Cup Final between Okehampton and Ivybridge will take place on Sunday 29 April at Ivybridge RFC. Kick-off is at 14:30 and ...
Posted Apr 11, 2012 8:11 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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21 April - Past players' re-union
Okehampton Rugby Club - The annual Past Players Re-union Lunch is being held on Saturday 21st April 2012 12.30 pm at the clubhouse. Tickets at £10. Contact Max on ...
Posted Apr 5, 2012 5:10 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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Okes return to winning ways
Okehampton defeated Exeter Saracens 19-5 at Oaklands on Saturday in a typical end of season game in which both sides played fast, open rugby. Strangely, the score was 0 ...
Posted Apr 3, 2012 12:42 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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Chiefs wilt in Wellington heat
Okehampton failed to put the defeat by North Petherton behind them when they were comprehensively beaten at Wellington. The 41-23 defeat was an accurate reflection of the game in ...
Posted Mar 27, 2012 5:28 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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Rugby-free zone at ORFC - again
Rather irritatingly, both sets of opposition for today's home sides, the Colts and Super IIs have cried-off. Torquay Colts conceded the game to Okehampton at lunchtime yesterday and ...
Posted Mar 24, 2012 1:33 AM by tobydaniel@fsmail.net
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