Earlston Sevens Explained

Earlston Sevens
Sport:	Rugby sevens
Founded:	1923
Teams:	16
Country:	Scotland
Champion:	Durham University
Season:	2023
Related Comps:	Kings of the Sevens

Earlston Sevens is an annual rugby sevens event held by Earlston RFC, in Earlston, Scotland. This was one of a group of Sevens tournaments instated after the First World War extending the original Borders Spring Circuit. The Earlston Sevens began in 1923.^[1]

The Earlston Sevens is part of the Kings of the Sevens championship run by the Border League.^[2]

2019's Earlston Sevens was played on 5 May 2019.^[3] It was won by Watsonians.^[4]

Invited Sides

Various sides have been invited to play in the Earlston Sevens tournament throughout the years. The Royal Scots army side was invited in 2003.^[5]

See also

• Earlston RFC
• Borders Sevens Circuit
• Scottish Rugby Union

Notes and References

1. Web site: BBC – A Sporting Nation – The first Melrose Sevens match 1883. www.bbc.co.uk.
2. Web site: Earlston – Kings of the 7s.
3. Web site: Earlston Rugby Sevens. Border Events.
4. 1125085825618862089. EARLSTON 7s—WINNERS The boys have won a thrilling final against @MelroseRugby 26–24, to lift the trophy at the @EarlstonRFC 7s, well done! A tough, but rewarding weekend of #rugby7s. #ExCordeCaritas @KingsOf7s #Earlston7s #winnerspic.twitter.com/gguoZlwg9B. WATSONIANFC. Watsonian. FC. 5 May 2019.
5. Web site: KING JOHN CONQUERS EARLSTON. www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk.