Peebles Sevens is an annual rugby sevens event held by Peebles RFC, in Peebles, Scotland. 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.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3]
Sports Day
The Peebles Sevens began as a sports day to raise money for the new season of Peebles RFC.[4]
Invited Sides
Various sides have been invited to play in the Peebles Sevens tournament throughout the years. Newcastle Falcons won the event in 2004.[5] Orkney RFC was invited on 2015, as was the Army.[6]
Sponsorship
The Sevens tournament was sponsored by So Stobo and Green Field Marquees in 2018–19 season.[7]