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Krakens have plenty of momentum going into quarter-final clash

19 March 2025
Krakens have plenty of momentum going into quarter-final clash

Krakens have plenty of momentum going into quarter-final clash

19 March 2025

Caithness Krakens will bid to extend their unbeaten season on Sunday when they host Broughton in the quarter-finals of the National Shield.


Shield triumph for Caithness under-14 boys after runaway win

18 March 2025
Shield triumph for Caithness under-14 boys after runaway win

Shield triumph for Caithness under-14 boys after runaway win

18 March 2025

The under-14 boys’ section of Caithness Rugby Club lifted silverware after scoring a runaway 61-0 win against Mackie at Millbank at the weekend.


Fitness ‘really shone through’ in fourth straight victory for Yellows

11 March 2025
Fitness ‘really shone through’ in fourth straight victory for Yellows

Fitness ‘really shone through’ in fourth straight victory for Yellows

11 March 2025

Skipper Tom Storey praised the Yellows’ fitness levels after they completed a Caledonia North 3 back-to-back double over Dyce.


Orbex vows to return to Sutherland Spaceport – but Caithness business leader warns there are ‘no guarantees’

07 March 2025
Orbex vows to return to Sutherland Spaceport – but Caithness business leader warns there are ‘no guarantees’

Orbex vows to return to Sutherland Spaceport – but Caithness business leader warns there are ‘no guarantees’

07 March 2025

The prospect of satellite launches from the mothballed north Sutherland spaceport has been rekindled.


Yellows remain in title race after keeping up hot streak

05 March 2025
Yellows remain in title race after keeping up hot streak

Yellows remain in title race after keeping up hot streak

05 March 2025

Caithness Seconds continued their Caley North 3 hot streak as they made it three wins out of three in 2025 at home to Dyce on Saturday.


Krakens through to quarter-finals after gritty display in Fife

05 March 2025
Krakens through to quarter-finals after gritty display in Fife

Krakens through to quarter-finals after gritty display in Fife

05 March 2025

Caithness Krakens booked their place in the quarter-finals of the National Shield with a 31-7 win away to first-time opponents Howe Harlequins.


Caithness coach keen to hear about referee’s thought process after gritty encounter

26 February 2025
Caithness coach keen to hear about referee’s thought process after gritty encounter

Caithness coach keen to hear about referee’s thought process after gritty encounter

26 February 2025

The Caley 1 clash between Caithness and Aberdeenshire was not one which would have won any converts to the game from first-time viewers.


Greens face an anxious wait after ugly clash with Aberdeenshire

26 February 2025
Greens face an anxious wait after ugly clash with Aberdeenshire

Greens face an anxious wait after ugly clash with Aberdeenshire

26 February 2025

The Greens came up just short in getting the win which would have gone a long way to ensuring they remain in Caley Division 1.


Orkney band Mockingbird to headline new Thurso music event, KW1-Fest

23 February 2025
Orkney band Mockingbird to headline new Thurso music event, KW1-Fest

Orkney band Mockingbird to headline new Thurso music event, KW1-Fest

23 February 2025

A highly rated Orkney band are heading over the water to headline a gig in Thurso on Saturday, March 1.


Uncertainty over relegation issue as Greens play host to Aberdeenshire

19 February 2025
Uncertainty over relegation issue as Greens play host to Aberdeenshire

Uncertainty over relegation issue as Greens play host to Aberdeenshire

19 February 2025

Caithness men’s 1st XV go into their penultimate Caley 1 home match with Aberdeenshire unsure about whether they are facing the spectre of demotion.


Krakens well placed for last eight after seeing off Oban Lorne

19 February 2025
Krakens well placed for last eight after seeing off Oban Lorne

Krakens well placed for last eight after seeing off Oban Lorne

19 February 2025

It’s so far, so good, for the Krakens after they racked up their second successive win in their qualifying group of the National Shield.


Far north youth rugby players set for last Caledonia squad session

19 February 2025
Far north youth rugby players set for last Caledonia squad session

Far north youth rugby players set for last Caledonia squad session

19 February 2025

Tamzin Rosie, Cailynn Williamson, Sophie Miller and Carla Edwards have been showcasing their talents as part of Caledonia youth rugby squads.


Stylish victory secures a quarter-final place for junior Greens

18 February 2025
Stylish victory secures a quarter-final place for junior Greens

Stylish victory secures a quarter-final place for junior Greens

18 February 2025

Caithness under-18s clinched a quarter-final place in the Saltire Energy Caledonia Bowl on Saturday with a stylish 41-7 win over Ross Sutherland.


Head coach accepts ‘we got a lesson’ after setback for Greens

12 February 2025
Head coach accepts ‘we got a lesson’ after setback for Greens

Head coach accepts ‘we got a lesson’ after setback for Greens

12 February 2025

Ellon’s 54-26 victory over Caithness at Millbank leaves the Greens still battling to avoid the prospect of what would be a first-ever relegation.


‘One of the best displays’ as Krakens get off to winning start in National Shield

12 February 2025
‘One of the best displays’ as Krakens get off to winning start in National Shield

‘One of the best displays’ as Krakens get off to winning start in National Shield

12 February 2025

Krakens face Oban Lorne in their second National Shield group match this weekend after getting their campaign off to the perfect start at Peterhead.


Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

08 February 2025
Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

08 February 2025

The absence of overnight respite provision in the north Highlands for youngsters with special needs has taken a major toll, it has been claimed.


Krakens are on a roll ahead of National Shield opening group tie

05 February 2025
Krakens are on a roll ahead of National Shield opening group tie

Krakens are on a roll ahead of National Shield opening group tie

05 February 2025

The Krakens and the Greens face north-east opposition this weekend on cup and league business respectively, against Peterhead and Ellon.


Lesser-known historic Thurso site set for revamp thanks to community group’s efforts

05 February 2025
Lesser-known historic Thurso site set for revamp thanks to community group’s efforts

Lesser-known historic Thurso site set for revamp thanks to community group’s efforts

05 February 2025

Some overdue TLC is being shown towards a historic site in Thurso that doesn’t register on the radar of many local people, never mind visitors.


Junior Greens lose out after failing to show killer touch

04 February 2025
Junior Greens lose out after failing to show killer touch

Junior Greens lose out after failing to show killer touch

04 February 2025

Caithness under-18s lost 22-5 to Highland Falcons at the weekend in their opening group game in the Saltire Energy Caledonia Youth Bowl.


‘Thurso had more public toilets in the 1950s’ – plea for more facilities in town

02 February 2025
‘Thurso had more public toilets in the 1950s’ – plea for more facilities in town

‘Thurso had more public toilets in the 1950s’ – plea for more facilities in town

02 February 2025

The dearth of public toilets in Thurso continues to irk community representatives.


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