Melrose Sevens

Melrose Sevens is an annual rugby sevens event held by Melrose Rugby Club, in Melrose, Scotland. It is the oldest rugby sevens competition in the world, dating back to 1883 when the tournament was suggested by former Melrose player Ned Haig. English side London Scottish are the current champions after beating Edinburgh Accies 29–12 in the 2019 final to win the event since for the first time since 1965.
History.
Held every April, the tournament is part of the Kings of the Sevens competition, and has attracted teams from as far afield as Japan, Hong Kong, Uruguay and South Africa.
From 2018 the playing time in the final was cut from twenty minutes to fourteen minutes which is in line with the standard match time.
The 2020 event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Media coverage.
Domestically, the tournament is broadcast live on BBC Scotland and BBC Online, and locally, from the first tie right through to the final, on Radio Borders.