It's play-off central on Balls & Whistles! Ross County have slipped back into the Premiership's play-off spot, Inverness Caledonian Thistle's chances of making the top four in the Championship took a hit and Brora Rangers don't even know if they will get their chance at promotion.

Will and Andrew discuss the last week's results and performances, and the knock on impact that could have on those clubs' ambitions, as well as covering the latest updates from the Highland League.

Many other sports and clubs will be looking forward to returning when restrictions begin to ease on Monday, and Highland Boxing Club are one of those desperate to get members back in the gym. That does not mean head coach Liam Foy will be rushing into anything before his athletes are ready though...

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Scott Allardice speaking after Caley Thistle's Scottish Cup 2-1 defeat at St Mirren

Inverness Caledonian Thistle are still in the play-off places after all the games in hand in the Championship have been played, but before they can think about their promotion chances they have a trip to Paisley to take on St Mirren in the Scottish Cup with a quarter final berth up for grabs.

Ross County meanwhile have a free week in their fight against the drop in the Premiership, but the camp is in a far more positive mood in Dingwall after battling back from behind twice against relegation rivals Kilmarnock last time out. Manager John Hughes has been talking about the importance of experience in the coming weeks, as well as the possibility of Brora Rangers getting into the SPFL.

There is also news of contract extensions at Highland League outfit Clachnacuddin, the draw for shinty's Balliemore Cup, and a new name for the Highland Pool Tour dedicated to Gavin Phillips.

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Will is back from annual leave, and he was thrown straight into the action as Caley Thistle backed up their Highland derby win in the Scottish Cup with an even more impressive performance away at Morton. The guys discuss the confidence Inverness clearly have going forward right now, and there's even an early shout for player of the year.

On the flip side, it was a painful derby for Ross County, and they will need to pick themselves up quickly ahead of a massive trip to Kilmarnock in their first post-split match.

There's also news from the North Caledonian League, who have announced when they will be returning to action to finish off the 2020/21 season - and the prospect of a tier six in the Scottish football pyramid appears to be becoming a reality.

Elsewhere, discus thrower Kirsty Law passed the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games by setting a new personal best, the Camanachd Cup draw was made for shinty clubs, and despite snow hitting the Highlands this week there's even some surfing talk.

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It's exciting times for Inverness Craig Dunain Rugby Club, as they are partners in a new artificial pitch to be built at the Inverness campus of the University of the Highlands and Islands. 

After moving around various pitches to train and play games in recent years, this will finally give them a permanent home, so Andrew talked to club chair Jess Butler to chat about what kind of effect this will have on the club's future.

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It's time for a Highland derby! Inverness Caledonian Thistle travel to Ross County tonight in the Scottish Cup for the first meeting between the sides in two years. With Will still on annual leave, Andrew is once again joined by Alasdair Fraser to preview the match, which in recent years has seen everything from goals and red cards to dramatic penalty shoot-outs.

Brora Rangers also return to action after knocking Hearts out, looking to make it one step further by beating Stranraer. They were also crowned Highland League champions for the second year in-a-row, despite having only played three games - a decision that led to Balls & Whistle's first even listener question!

League reconstruction is on the cards in women's football with the Championship North and South set to be merged from next season, while Inverness Craig Dunain have finally found a permanent home. All that and more on the latest Balls & Whistles.

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You might have heard, but this week Brora Rangers pulled off one of the biggest shocks in Scottish Cup history be defeating Championship leaders Hearts, so of course that's what leading the way in the latest episode of Balls & Whistles.

Will is on annual leave, so Andrew is joined by Alasdair Fraser for the second week in-a-row to dissect the Cattachs' monumental victory and what it meant to the players.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle also set up a Scottish Cup third round match against Ross County by overcoming Buckie Thistle, but first they have to face Arbroath in the league tomorrow - while with the Staggies' idle this weekend because of the international break the guys discuss John Hughes' future at the club.

There is also news on fundraising challenges from both Inverness Athletic and Ross Sutherland Rugby Club, while reigning North of Scotland cricket champions Highland look like they will be forced to pull out of the senior league this year.

Get in touch with the show on Twitter (@Balls_Whistles) or by emailing [email protected], and thanks as always go to Forest Fires for our theme song, Scared of the Dark.

John Hughes says Ross County's 1-0 defeat at St Johnstone was the worst he has seen the team play since he took over as manager.

Midfielder Jordan Tillson says Ross County will learn not to concede late goals again this season after late heartbreak in the 1-0 defeat at St Johnstone.

Balls and Whistles speaks to Inverness cyclist Beth Maciver who has been selected by Spanish team  Movistar to represent them at the 2021 Zwift Racing League against the top e-cyclists in the world.