Caithness Rugby Football Club is a

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club from

Thurso Thurso (pronounced ; sco, Thursa, gd, Inbhir Theòrsa ) is a town and former burgh on the north coast of the Highland council area of Scotland. Situated in the historical County of Caithness, it is the northernmost town on the island of Great ...

that compete in the league.

History

The club was founded in 1962. It opened to over 400 fans to play an Edinburgh select side. George Sutherland has been appointed Head Coach for the season 2019–20.

Teams

Caithness currently run a Men's side; an Under 18 side; boys youth sides and girls youth sides. The women's side is called the Caithness Krakens.

Caithness Sevens

The club run the Caithness Sevens tournament. A women's sevens event was run for the first time in 2022, with the Caithness Krakens winning.

Honours

Men

*Caithness Sevens ** Champions: 1985, 1987, 1991, 1993 *Highland District League **Champions (1): 1972-73 *North District League **Champions (1): 1991-92

Women

*Caithness Sevens ** Champions: 2022

Notable players

Scotland 'A' internationals

* Tommy McGee

References

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