RUGBY

Stags go out on the road for first friendly

For the first time in eight years, Ross Sutherland are heading north to Orkney as they kick off their pre-season preparations this weekend.

Ross Sutherland will face the team that ended their defence of the National Bowl in the first round of the competition.

Jacob Henry has been promoted to the top tier of the Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy for next season.

Ross Sutherland head coach John Mann is set to take coaching at the club to another level.

Ross Sutherland are hoping to raise the fun level at the club with the dawning of a new social media venture called Ross Sutherland TV.

John Mann thinks the Stags' varied pre-season will be the perfect preparation ahead of the new Caledonia North Two season.

Ross Sutherland will play pre-season friendlies in Orkney, Golspie and Ullapool next month as they prepare for the Caledonia North Two.

Ross Sutherland stalwart John Reid is moving into a coaching role

John Mann expects to have a bigger squad at Ross Sutherland next season thanks to players moving back to the area.

New captain Jamie Johnston scooped the top prize at Ross Sutherland's 2018/19 awards dinner last week.

Ross Sutherland and Highland 2nd XV will clash on the opening day of the Caledonia North Two season.

Jamie Johnston is looking to help Ross Sutherland progress around all aspects of the club in his new role as captain.

New Ross Sutherland club captain Jamie Johnston says it was a no-brainer to accept the role.

Ross Sutherland head coach John Mann hopes that the club's new captain, Jamie Johnstone, can bring fresh ideas to the role.

Last season's top try scorer Jamie Johnston will be the new captain at Ross Sutherland, replacing outgoing skipper Ali Kennedy.

Ross Sutherland Rugby Club are hopeful that work will start on their new clubhouse in June.