Peebles Sevens is an annual rugby sevens event held by

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. This was one of a group of Sevens tournaments instated after the First World War extending the original Borders Spring Circuit. The Peebles Sevens began in 1923. Due to a calendar change in 2016; the tournament was moved from end-of-season to start-of-season. Hence 2016 shows two winners:- one for 2015–16 season and one for 2016–17 season. Subsequent tournaments were held as start of season Sevens. The 2018 winner (for season 2018–19) is Melrose. The Peebles Sevens is part of the

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championship run by the

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. This event was one of the first Sevens tournaments in the Borders to run with a 12-person squad in 2018–19 season, as opposed to a 10-person squad. It also featured rolling substitutions.

Sports Day

The Peebles Sevens began as a sports day to raise money for the new season of

Invited Sides

Various sides have been invited to play in the Peebles Sevens tournament throughout the years.

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won the event in 2004. Orkney RFC was invited on 2015, as was the Army.

Sponsorship

The Sevens tournament was sponsored by So Stobo and Green Field Marquees in 2018–19 season.

Past winners

References

{{Rugby in the Borders Rugby sevens competitions in Scotland Rugby union in the Scottish Borders

Sports Day

Invited Sides

Sponsorship

Past winners

See also

References