That the Parliament congratulates Orkney’s young rugby teams on a successful conclusion to the 2025 season; understands that the Orkney U18s have retained their title as overall winners of the inspiresport Boy's U18 Caledonia Youth League for the second year in a row; notes that the title was sealed after Orkney defeated Strathmore in a close, hard-fought and high-quality game on 29 November; understands that Stromness Academy's U16s boys were crowned the Caledonia North 6Series winners after a victory over Dingwall Academy on 2 December; believes that these results are just the latest reflection of the high standard of boys and girls rugby in Orkney; recognises that this success also reflects the quality of coaching and commitment of those who volunteer their time to support youth players and teams in Orkney; believes that both these teams have done themselves and Orkney proud, and looks forward to further success in the future.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Emma Harper, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Annie Wells