Selkirk

Selkirk Rugby Football Club are a rugby union side based in Selkirk in the Borders, Scotland.

They play in their home games at Philiphaugh, and compete in the Scottish Premiership (the highest tier of club rugby) and the Border League (the oldest established rugby union league in the world).

The club was officially instituted in 1907, but the game of rugby was played in the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Selkirk long before this date. In 1877 a game described as the first to be played under rules took place at Philiphaugh. Indeed, Selkirk sent a team to the inaugural Melrose Sevens tournament back in 1883, and have been trying to win the Tournament ever since.

The club has produced twelve Scotland internationalists and several British Lions, including John Rutherford, and Ian Paxton, a very respectable amount when the size of the royal burgh is taken into consideration.

Selkirk's youth system is set up through Schools rugby at Selkirk High School up until the 3rd year. Through the fourth, fifth, and sixth years, players who wish to continue playing rugby join Selkirk Youth Club. Selkirk Youth Club has had much recent success, being unbeaten league Champions in 2010 and winning the league again in 2012 with one defeat, Border Cup winners in 2011 and National U18 Cup finalists in 2011 and 2012. They also won the National U18 Cup in 2003.

Selkirk Rugby Football Club is a Scottish rugby union team based in the town of Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. The club was founded in 1877 and has a rich history in Scottish rugby. Selkirk RFC plays its home matches at Philiphaugh, a picturesque ground located on the banks of the River Ettrick.

The team plays in the Scottish National League Division One, which is the third tier of Scottish rugby. Selkirk RFC has a strong reputation for producing talented players, with several players having gone on to represent Scotland at international level.

The team's traditional colors are maroon and gold, and their emblem is a rampant lion. The club has a strong community focus and is heavily involved in promoting rugby in the local area. Selkirk RFC has a passionate and dedicated fan base, and their matches are always well-attended and fiercely contested.

Overall, Selkirk Rugby Football Club is a proud and historic rugby union team that embodies the spirit of Scottish rugby. With a strong tradition of producing talented players and a commitment to promoting rugby in the local community, Selkirk RFC is a team that is sure to continue to thrive for many years to come.