Kingussie claim the honours in first meeting of season with Newtonmore

Shinty’s greatest rivals, Newtonmore and Kingussie, met for the first time this season in the Mowi Premiership, with Kingussie winning 3-1.

Savio Genini put the visitors ahead but ‘More’s Michael Russell soon levelled. Roddy Young and James Falcon- er scored after the restart to seal the win.

Greg Matheson grabbed a hat-trick, including a penalty, as league leaders Lovat thumped Caberfeidh 8-2 at Castle Leod. Kevin Bartlett scored twice for Cabers, one a penalty.

Kinlochshiel drew 1-1 with Oban Camanachd at Mossfield, while newly promoted Kilmallie notched their second successive win as they beat Lochaber 2-1.

Kyles Athletic defeated Inveraray 3-1 in a match switched to Strachurmore, with Scott Macdonald scoring twice.

Mowi National Division leaders Fort William beat Skye 3-2 at An Aird with Padraig Mcneil getting a late winner.

James Macpherson’s hattrick helped Glenurquhart crush Oban Celtic 9-0 while Glasgow Mid Argyll drew 0-0 at Bute.