Walkerburn RFC
Scottish rugby union club, based in Walkerburn
Walkerburn Rugby Football Club is 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. The interest and support generated at that time granted the club a reprieve but in 2026 there was an official statement on social media that Walkerburn RFC would finally close on 30 May 2026 after that year's Sevens tournament.
01Walkerburn 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.
02Honours
- Walkerburn Sevens
- Champions (11): 1911, 1912, 1914, 1923, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1930, 1934, 1936, 1966
- Peebles Sevens
- Champions (7): 1923, 1925, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1950
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