Charles Bannerman

Kingussie defeated Skye 4-1 at Bught Park to reach a fifth consecutive Tulloch Camanachd Cup final, scheduled for 19 September in Oban. In the Mowi Premiership, leaders Newtonmore were held 0-0 by Col Glen, while Kinlochshiel beat Fort William 3-1 and Caberfeidh edged Lochaber 1-0. Glenurquhart secured promotion back to the Premiership after a goalless draw at Kilmallie, while Lovat stayed in contention for the National Division title with a 3-1 win on Bute.

Skye moved out of the Mowi Premiership relegation zone with a 7-0 win over Lochaber, helped by defeats for Col Glen and Kyles. Kingussie reduced leaders Newtonmore’s advantage to five points with a game in hand, while Oban Camanachd beat Fort William 4-3 to strengthen third place. Kilmallie climbed the National Division after defeating Glasgow Mid Argyll 4-1. Glengarry won the Chieftain’s Cup for the third time in four seasons, defeating Lewis in the final.

Kilmallie defeated favourites Lovat 4-3 at Spean Bridge to win the Ferguson Balliemore Cup, recovering from a three-goal second-half comeback after leading 4-0. Oban Camanachd and holders Kingussie advanced to the MKM Oban MacAulay Cup final, while Newtonmore extended its lead in the Mowi Premiership with a 5-0 victory. Glenurquhart moved four points clear in the National Division and needs at most three points from its final four matches to secure promotion. Oban Celtic was deducted two points after failing to field a team against Bute.

Newtonmore moved five points clear in the Mowi Premiership after a 2-1 win over Skye, while closest rivals Kingussie were held to a goalless draw by Caberfeidh. Oban Camanachd, Kinlochshiel, Glenurquhart and Lovat secured wins across the divisions, with Glenurquhart producing an 8-0 rout of Oban Celtic. Despite Bute briefly turning around Inveraray’s early lead, Fraser Watt’s four-goal performance earned a draw. Glenurquhart and Lovat remain clear at the top of the National Division and look strong contenders for promotion.

Kingussie edged Kinlochshiel 3-2 in extra time to reach the Tulloch Camanachd Cup semi-finals, joining Newtonmore, Skye and Oban Camanachd. Newtonmore dominated Glenurquhart 6-0, Skye beat Fort William 3-2, and Oban Camanachd defeated Caberfeidh 4-1. Kyles secured their first Mowi Premiership points with a derby win over Col Glen, pushing Skye to the bottom of the table despite their cup progress. In the National Division, Lovat closed the gap on leaders Glenurquhart, while Kilmallie and Bute recorded wins.

Kingussie cut Newtonmore’s lead in the Mowi Premiership with a 6-0 win over Skye, while Fort William reclaimed third place after defeating Caberfeidh 5-2. Lochaber dominated Kyles Athletic 9-3, with Stuart Callison scoring six. Kilmallie advanced to the Ferguson Balliemore Cup final against Lovat after edging Inveraray 2-1. Glenurquhart maintained their lead in the National Division with a narrow win over Beauly, while Lovat stayed in contention by overwhelming Oban Celtic 10-0. Kinlochshiel’s home fixture was postponed due to ongoing pitch drainage issues, prompting confirmation that remaining fixtures may need to be played at alternative venues.