Walkerburn Rugby Football Club was a rugby union side in the small village of Walkerburn in the Borders, Scotland.

Walkerburn RFC
Full nameWalkerburn Rugby Football Club
Emblem(s)SRFC on Blue background
Founded1884; 140 years ago (1884)
Ground(s)Caberston Haugh
League(s)East Non-League
2019–20East Non-League
Team kit
Official website
www.walkerburnrugby.org.uk

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

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Borders rugby club call it quits after 140 years due to lack of numbers". Southern Reporter. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  2. ^ 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".
  3. ^ "Walkerburn - Kings of the 7s".