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Walkerburn’s centenary sevens gets green light

Walkerburn’s centenary

By LUKE JARMYN

A huge community effort and overwhelming support from around the world has ensured that one of rugby’s oldest tournaments is set to go ahead – but its long-term future remains in doubt.
Walkerburn RFC announced last month it was closing its doors, and the 100th running of its annual sevens tournament would not go ahead.
But a rollercoaster few weeks, with widespread support and special Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) dispensation, has led to a late U-turn.
The organisers now believe it could be one of the tournament’s best ever editions since before professionalism, with more t...

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