Melrose Sevens
SportRugby sevens
Instituted1883
Number of teams24
CountryScotland Scotland
HoldersMonaco Monaco IMPI's (2023)
Most titlesScotland Hawick (28 titles)
Websitemelrose7s.co.uk
Broadcast partnerBBC Scotland
Related competitionKings of the Sevens

Melrose Sevens is an annual rugby sevens event held by Melrose Rugby Club, at The Greenyards in Melrose, Scotland. It is the oldest rugby sevens competition in the world, dating back to 1883 when the tournament was suggested by former Melrose player Ned Haig. English side London Scottish are the current champions after beating Edinburgh Accies 29–12 in the 2019 final to win the event for the first time since 1965.[1][2]

History

Held every April, the tournament is part of the Kings of the Sevens competition, and has attracted teams from as far afield as Japan, Hong Kong, Uruguay and South Africa.

From 2018 the playing time in the final was cut from twenty minutes to fourteen minutes which is in line with the standard match time.

In September 2019 the organisers had set out plans for the Melrose Sevens to relaunch as a four-day festival of music and rugby.[3] The 2020 event was however postponed and eventually cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[4] There was no event held in 2021 due to the pandemic.[5]

Media coverage

Domestically, the tournament is broadcast live on YouTube and locally, from the first tie right through to the final, on Borders Rugby Radio

Past winners

Number of wins

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ralph Mellon (14 April 2019). "London Scots show quality at the Greenyards". The Southern Reporter. JPI Media. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  2. ↑ "London Scottish remain a rugby enigma despite Melrose Sevens win". The Scotsman. JPI Media. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  3. ↑ Barnes, David (23 September 2019). "Melrose Sevens to relaunch as four-day festival of music and rugby". The Herald. Glasgow. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  4. ↑ "Coronavirus: Melrose Sevens postponed". BBC Sport. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  5. ↑ "World famous Melrose Sevens rugby tournament to return in 2022 after Covid-19 cancellations". ITV News. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
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