Scottish rugby union club, based in Walkerburn
Rugby team
Walkerburn Rugby Football Club was a rugby union side in the small village of Walkerburn in the Borders, Scotland.
They played in the East Non-League.
The club announced its closure on 17th April, 2024 citing a gradual decline in player participation and the lack of sufficient player numbers impacting their ability to compete effectively.[1]
Walkerburn Sevens
The club organised the annual Walkerburn Sevens tournament. It was the finale of the Border Sevens Circuit; being the last Sevens tournament of the season. It is known as the Prince of the Sevens.[2]
Honours
- Walkerburn Sevens
- Champions (11): 1911, 1912, 1914, 1923, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1930, 1934, 1936, 1966[3]
- Peebles Sevens
- Champions (7): 1923, 1925, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1950
References
- ^ "Borders rugby club call it quits after 140 years due to lack of numbers". Southern Reporter. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ WalkerburnRFC. "Morning everyone! How's the heads? Congratulations to @MelroseStorm yesterday becoming Prince of the Sevens some brilliant rugby played by all. Same time next year? #rugby #Burn".
- ^ "Walkerburn - Kings of the 7s".
