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Orkney Youth Rugby Players Selected to Represent Glasgow Warriors

  • Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Monday, 16 February 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20810

That the Parliament congratulates Orkney Rugby Football Club players, Balfour Norquoy, Michael Scarth and Murray Robertson, on being selected to represent the Glasgow Warriors youth teams; understands that Michael and Murray will both be playing for the U18 team, with their first match on 15 February 2026 against Coventry U18, while Balfour will be playing for the U17 team and will be participating in a pro alignment festival also on 15 February; believes that these selections are testament to the hard work, skill and dedication of all three players, as well as the fantastic support that they get from coaches, volunteers and fellow teammates; recognises also the support from the club and sponsors that enable players to take advantage of these amazing opportunities; acknowledges how impressive it is that Orkney rugby is so well represented at this level and through the Scottish Rugby Pathways system at the present, and wishes all involved in the Glasgow Warriors youth squads all the best for their upcoming matches.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Audrey Nicoll, Douglas Ross, Kevin Stewart, Martin Whitfield