In pictures: Rugby fans flock to Earlston Sevens as Kings of 7s campaign nears end

By Darin Hutson

Published 7th May 2024, 07:19 BST

Sunday’s Earlston Sevens were the 87th to be staged since their launch just over a century ago and hundreds of rugby fans were there to see new invitational side Auld Stars edge out Melrose by 31-28 in their final.

That defeat came just 24 hours after Melrose had beaten Kings of the 7s table-toppers Kelso 24-15 at their own sevens at Poynder Park to put themselves in contention for a record-breaking tenth title.

Here are some of the spectators that flocked to the Haugh to watch round eight of the Borders’ current sevens season, the 29th in its present format, as captured on camera by Brian Sutherland …