Rugby

The renewed purge against the spread of Covid-19 has caused the traditional festive rugby fixture at Millbank to be scrapped.

Caithness head coach Ewen Boyd reckoned a mud-bound Millbank counted against his troops as they suffered one of their biggest home defeats to Orkney.

Listen to a brand new Balls & Whistles featuring chats with Ross County's Harry Clarke and Malky Mackay, Highland RFC and Highland Boxing Academy.

The Greens' Caley 1 title challenge foundered in the Millbank mire on Saturday as they went down 25-3 to league leaders Orkney.

The latest Balls & Whistles episode is out now looking at ICT, Ross County, the Highland League and club rugby's final round of games in 2021.

It was a familiar tale of heartbreak as Caithness returned from their latest foray in Caledonian League Division One on Saturday.

A sizeable crowd at a bitterly cold Millbank were rewarded with a cracking match which delivered the Krakens a notable win over Aberdeen Quines.

Caithness 1st XV are preparing for a trip to Tillicoultry after their scheduled trek to Glenrothes last Saturday became a victim of Storm Arwen.

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The Greens head south on Saturday to meet bottom side Glenrothes in their latest bid to notch up a first away victory in Caley League Division 1.

This week's episode of Balls & Whistles is a Rainbow Laces special looking at the campaign's return for 2021 with two in-depth interviews.

A new episode of Balls & Whistles looks at ICT, Ross County, the Highland League Cup, rugby updates, the Highland Stags and much more!

Caithness got out of jail after a five-star second half against Aberdeen Wanderers undid the damage done by a disjointed display before the break.

Caithness posted a third successive bonus-point win at Millbank, beating Dunfermline 30-19, to step up their challenge in Caledonia Region League 1.

The dream team are back to discuss the latest at ICT, Ross County, the Highland League, rugby and more!

Caithness 2nds edged to a 17-10 win over visitors Deeside on Saturday to consolidate their second place in Caley North Region Division 4.

The highly competitive nature of Caley 1 is welcomed by Ewen Boyd, who believes it provides an ideal environment to bring on the Greens' youngsters.

Listen to a new episode of Balls & Whistles to hear the latest from Ross County, Caley Thistle, Kinlochshiel and Highland Boxing Academy.

Caithness enjoyed double joy on the road on Saturday in the club's first-ever jousts with Fraserburgh, with the Krakens taking pride of place.

Caithness lost in their first joust at senior level with Blairgowrie, leaving Ewen Boyd's men still seeking a maiden victory on the road this season.