RUGBY

Raptors run in five tries in comfortable win

A 35-7 derby win against Ross Sutherland saw Highland Raptors get their season up and running in style.

Highland Rugby Club's fitness work over the summer is paying off as they start to reap the rewards in National One.

Inverness Craig Dunain will face new opponents in the Caledonia North Four in the shape of a debuting Ellon 2nds team.

Highland 2nds will open their new campaign with a derby match against closest rivals Ross Sutherland in Invergordon tomorrow.

With a vociferous Canal Park crowd behind his side, Dave Carson is tipping Highland to get the better of Biggar in National One tomorrow.

Former Highland and Ross Sutherland starlet Jacob Henry has been confirmed as one of the first Southern Knights players for the Super6.

Dave Carson is not sure why Highland took so long to get going against Cartha – but he insists early-season rustiness was not to blame.

ICD Ladies captain Catriona Knott says Stornoway's biggest weapon in their match tomorrow will be the islanders' teamwork.

Inverness Craig Dunain have a good record in recent years, and they will look to continue that run in the Caledonia Bowl tomorrow.

Highland Rugby Club will be looking to back up last Saturday's Scottish Cup success with a win over Cartha Queens Park in the league.

Graeme Hislop thinks the draw for the opening round of the Caledonia North Bowl gives someone a chance to go deep into the competition.

Highland beat Watsonians 32-3 in the Scottish Cup, but Dave Carson was just as pleased to stop the Super6 amateur side scoring a try.

Highland Rugby Club have been drawn to face Stirling Wolves at home in the first round proper of the Scottish Cup.

Stuart MacDonald is confident that Highland Rugby Club will be able to compete in National One this season.

Watsonians will be the first visitors to Canal Park as the new season gets under way for Highland in the Scottish Cup.

Inverness Craig Dunain Ladies warmed up for the new season with a recruitment drive at an open training session.