Seasons greetings from the sporting community – part one
Sports clubs from around the region share there stories from 2021 and join the Oban Times in wishing all our readers a very merry Christmas and a joyful, and active, New Year.
Scottish Rugby aims to facilitate local friendly fixtures in the months ahead at a time when it is safe to do so.
With an influx of youngsters coming up from the Under 18s squad Oban Lorne RFC are looking at a reformation of four individual teams within the club for training and selection purposes.
Donations to Local Causes continue at pace with Hope Kitchen, OHS Pipe Band and Oban Lorne RFC Mini’s and Midi’s being just some of the most recent beneficiaries.
Oban 1st XV game at Helensburgh will kick off at 12.30pm to allow all present to watch Scotland’s final 2020 Six Nations fixture against Ireland on the big screen in the clubhouse.
Paisley 7 Oban Lorne 40
West League Division Two
Now sitting in fourth place in the West League Division Two table, with two games in hand over leaders Strathaven, the Green Machine are looking to keep up their winning run at Paisley on Saturday.
Andrew Johnston’s men are looking to reverse the defeat at Ardencaple earlier in the season when they play Helensburgh on home territory on Saturday.
Wigtonshire 13 Oban Lorne 12
West League Division 2
Coach Andrew Johnston hopes his injury hit squad can navigate their way to a win when facing Wigtownshire in Stranraer.