North under-18s edged out by Ellon in Caledonia Youth Cup tie

By Iain Grant

Published: 16:00, 26 January 2022

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The North of Scotland under-18s who took on their Ellon counterparts in their opening Caledonia Youth Cup tie in Thurso. Picture: James Gunn

North of Scotland under-18s narrowly lost out in their opening Caledonia Youth Cup rugby tie versus Ellon at Millbank on Saturday.

Eight from Caithness joined forces with players from Orkney and Ross Sutherland for the match.

The composite side opened the scoring but trailed 12-7 at the break and the visitors were never headed again as they prevailed 27-24.

The narrow margin of defeat and their four tries earned the North two bonus points. Caithness duo Kyle Leavesley (prop) and Will Oag (scrum-half) each chipped in with a try.

Their second match in their group is against Highland in Kirkwall on Saturday.

Craig Cannop tries to break through during the North of Scotland U18s' cup match against Ellon at Millbank. Picture: James Gunn

Will Oag is a split second too late when pouncing on a loose ball inside the try zone, with Kyle Leavesley also on hand. Picture: James Gunn

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