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Motion · S6M-20028 · 4 Dec 2025

Orkney’s Young Rugby Teams Come Out on Top

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

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.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.