Rugby

Krakens' third bonus-point victory out of their first three qualifying games sets up a winner-takes-all clash on Saturday at home against Strathmore.

Caithness Seconds sealed a mini "test" series win over their Inverness Craig Dunain opponents following a 21-5 victory in Thurso at the weekend.

Caithness youth rugby sides had contrasting fortunes in their Caledonia regional finals, with joy for the U16 boys but heartbreak for the U16 girls.

Caithness Krakens made it two away cup wins on the spin at the weekend after they returned with a 48-29 victory over Kirkcaldy.

The Caithness women have had a frustrating spell, with both their scheduled National Plate ties following their opening win having been postponed.

Sarah-Jane Dunnett, Laina Munro, Hannah Dunnett and Morven Thomson have been named in the under-16 girls' and under-18 women's Scottish rugby squads.

Former Caithness rugby coach Colin Sangster has been chosen to lead the Caledonia Reds in the newly revived Scottish inter-district championships.

Caithness Krakens will host Forfar outfit Strathmore on Saturday in their latest group match in the National Plate competition – weather permitting.

Caithness Seconds travelled to the north-east at the weekend at the start of the second half of their Caley 3 North campaign.

Last-minute travel problems scuppered Orkney Dragons' scheduled National Plate clash with Caithness Krakens as the ferry crossing was cancelled.

Caithness Krakens got their National Plate campaign off to a flying start with a gritty win over Edinburgh University in their opening group match.

Caithness Krakens are back in action this weekend when they head to Edinburgh for the first of three games in the group stage of the National Plate.

Kenny Russell's arrival as coach coincided with a number of seasoned players hanging up their boots, while injuries have also disrupted his plans.

The Greens' Caledonia 1 season ended as it began – with a chastening defeat, as they suffered a 45-0 doing against Aberdeenshire at Woodside.

Caithness Seconds were at the wrong end of a rout when they completed their first league phase with a double header against Stornoway in Invergordon.

Caithness Seconds posted their first win of the new year with a 48-7 victory in their Caley North 3 encounter with visitors Turriff at the weekend.

Caithness 1st XV coach Kenny Russell is urging his men to sign off their Caley 1 season on a high on their visit to Aberdeenshire this weekend.

Members of the front-row union weighed in with three tries as the Greens racked up a 34-5 victory over Aberdeen Wanderers on Saturday.

Coach Kenny Russell is hoping Caithness can post a third win at Millbank with the squad still in transition following a clutch of retirements.

Quizzers in Thurso raised more than £1500 for Doddie Aid last weekend.