EVENTS 2025/26
MARK YOUR CALENDERS!
THE GREENYARDS IS THE PLACE TO BE IN 2025!
We’re so excited to share that out events team has been hard at work planning an amazing year of social events for our members, supporters and community.
From family fun days and themed nights to big match day celebrations, there’s something for everyone!
Ladies Day
LADIES DAY: Saturday 6th September 2025 | The Greenyards
join us for an afternoon of style, music, socialising and rugby at this years’ Garden party-theme Ladies Day.
The Big KO
The Big KO: Saturday 23rd August at The Greenyards. It’s set to be a cracking day of rugby as Melrose Storm take on Dunbar at 1pm, followed by the First XV vs Heriot’s at 3pm.
Family Day
Join us for a fun-filled day at Melrose Rugby Club as we take on Jedforest! Alongside all the action on the pitch, there’ll be a bouncy castle, face painting, BBQ, and plenty of space to spread out and relax. Bring a rug, bring the kids, and make a day of it, we’d love to see you there!
Final Test Lions Brunch
Make it stand out
Join us in the 1877 Hall at the Greenyards for the final British and Irish Lions Test vs Australia, at our Lions Brunch!
£20 entry, includes 2 bacon rolls, tea & coffee
Pre match Q&A with 2025 Lion Rory Sutherland
9.45am arrival, 11am kick off
Lions Brunch
Join us in the 1877 Hall at the Greenyards for the first British and Irish Lions Test vs Australia, at our Lions Brunch!
Melrose Sevens 2025- Saturday 7s Rugby
The Greenyards, the famous Home of the Sevens will once again host the much loved knockout men’s sevens tournament.
Celebrating Women in Sport
An evening to bring together the community and celebrate our inspirational sportswomen.
Hall of Fame Dinner
HALL OF FAME DINNER
The weekend kicks off with a star-studded Jackson Distillers Hall of Fame Dinner in the 1883 VIP Pavilion, join guests of the rugby world to celebrate the induction of stars of Sevens Rugby.
THURSDAY 22ND MAY
From 7pm
Melrose Rugby 7s Camp
Melrose Rugby 7s Camp
We are now taking bookings for our Easter rugby camp. Take advantage of our early bird discount and book your place in January & February for £25/day or £100 for 5 days.
Awards Night
Come and join us for our end of 15s season Awards Night at the Greenyards.
The Last Lunch
THE LAST LUNCH
Join us for the last lunch of the season, as we celebrate the end of a successful return to the Premiership!
Saturday 29th March
1pm Start in the 1877 Hall
Pre-match two-course buffet lunch
Q&A with Coaches & Players
Fun for all the family!
Live music post-game
Please email events@melroserugby.org with any dietary requirements.
Friday Night Lights
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Our 1st XV have their first Friday night fixture of the season, as we welcome Peebles to the Greenyards for a Border League Clash!
‼️FREE ENTRY‼️| Entry to the game is free of charge and the Clubroom bars will be open beforehand🍻
We also have the @pizzapaddock coming down to serve up the finest pizza for you to enjoy! And don’t forget, the Six Nations kicks-off on Friday night too, so we’ll be showing it live in the Clubrooms 📺
It’s all happening on Friday night, so make sure to come down and celebrate the end of January at the Greenyards 🙌
Edinburgh Takeover at the Hive
TAKEOVER AT THE HIVE
On Sunday 19th January, we have been invited up to the Hive at Murrayfield to watch Edinburgh play the Black Lions in the European Challenge Cup.
This is a whole club social in partnership with Edinburgh Rugby, who are kindly hosting us for the day!
Pre-Match Q&A and signing session with Edinburgh Rugby Players in the Up & Under Bar
Melrose Rugby Mascots & Guard of Honour
Half-time pitch access for some of our Minis!
1pm kick off
Hornets Family Christmas Party
HORNETS FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY
SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER
2PM ONWARDS
Free for all playing Hornet members.
🪩 Christmas disco
🎉 Party games
🎅🏻 Santa visit with gift
🍭 Christmas treats
🎄 Guard of HoHO honour
🎁 Scavenger Hunt
All parents of Hornets members will get free access to the Greenyards and the home game against Currie. We’ll have mulled wine and Christmas treats available alongside our usual bar, the Belhaven horse box and the Pizza Paddock to keep everyone fed & watered!
Christmas Karaoke then kicks off in the clubhouse post match.
Please can you confirm your attendance on Teamo.
Curry & Quiz Night
Join us at the Greenyards on the 15th November for an evening of curry & quizing!
Ex Players & Supporters Day
EX PLAYERS & SUPPORTERS DAY
Vancouver Tour 40th Anniversary
Join us for a two course lunch and pre-match entertainment before the 1st XV take on Edinburgh Academical FC at the Greenyards.
Event starts at 1pm.
Oktoberfest
OKTOBERFEST
Oktoberfest, 12th October 2024
Book into Melrose Rugby’s German Beer Hall at the Greenyards
Join us for Oktoberfest at the Greenyards, when our 1st XV take on Kelso at 3pm.
⏰ 2pm till late
🇩🇪 German beer hall with long benches and steins
🍺 Fine German beers on tap
🍔 Bratwurst and burgers on sale
🎵 Live entertainment
Entry to the beer hall is free*, but please get in touch to reserve your bench by emailing gm@melroserugby.org
*Game entry admission fee still applies to non-members (£12 for adults, £6 for concessions.)
Ladies Day
LADIES DAY
Come and join us for Ladies Day on the 28th September. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious sharing platters and a welcome drink on arrival.
£35 per person for members
£40 per person for non members
Hornets Festival
HORNETS FESTIVAL 2024
Sunday 1st September
9.30am - 2.30pm
Come and support the next generation of youth players at the Melrose Hornets Festival.
🍔 BBQ
🧁 Cake & Candy
🎟️ Tombola
Download the festival programme here
Boozy Brunch
Join us on Saturday 31st August for a boozy brunch before our first premiership match of the season.
Evie's Crichton Cup
Come and Join us for a day of fun at The Greenyards for a cause close to out hearts.
Melrose Festival Dinner
MELROSE FESTIVAL DINNER
The Festival dinner will be held in the 1877 hall at the Greenyards.
Eildon Three Hill Race
EILDON THREE HILL RACE
Registration from 1pm in the Eildon suite at the Greenyards. Changing rooms and showers will be available for participants. Race commences from the Gibson Park at 2.30pm.
Melrose Festival Ball
MELROSE FESTIVAL BALL
The grand annual Melrose festival ball takes place at Annay Road. 7.30pm for 8pm unti late.
Crowning of the Festival Queen
CROWNING OF THE FESTIVAL QUEEN
Installation of the Melrosian and the crowning of the festival queen takes place at the historic Melrose Abby.
Melrose Festival Bike Ride & BBQ
MELROSE FESTIVAL BIKE RIDE & BBQ
The bike ride kicks off from the Gibson park, opposite the Greenyards, at around 6.30pm and is followed by a BBQ at Annay Road.