He was later named in the New Zealand Rugby League's Team of the Century.
Orchard played with the Ngongotaha Chiefs in the Bay of Plenty Rugby League alongside his three brothers, Robert, Eddie and John.
His try in the 1971 tour of Great Britain secured New Zealand's first series win on British soil since the 1907-08 All Golds.
Orchard also represented the district in inter-provincial league, playing in 17 matches.
[6] As of 2010, Orchard's 15 tries for the Kiwis puts him at sixth equal on the try-scoring charts.