Go Fibre Melrose Hornets Festival 2026
No coaches on the pitch.
Occasional instructions can come from the coaches (and only the coaches) on the side lines, otherwise we expect the side lines to show positive behaviour through encouraging and applauding good play from both sides.
Coach Briefing 9:45am pitch J
10 min game, no half time.
Team of 10 on pitch.
Squad size max 14
Knock on or Forward pass; scrum.
5 person Scrum
All tackles below waist.
Lineouts Yes - Hooker + 4; Uncontested
Kicking; Yes, from hand
Hand off Yes; Not to Head or Neck
Breakdown Up to 2 supporting players from each team
P7 Draw & Rules
Parents Don't Miss This
Scottish Rugby Parent Workshops
Scottish Rugby are running short 15-minute Parent Workshops in the clubhouse,
covering the mini-rugby pathway, Age Grade Law Variations and positive pitchside behaviour.
Drop into either session at 9:30am or 11:00am everyone is welcome.
Kick-off 10:00 • Each slot is 12 mins (10 + 2 changeover) • Teams remain on the same pitch throughout • No back-to-back fixtures
P7 — Pool 1 (Pitch J)
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Melrose Black vs Duns |
| 10:12 | Gala vs Hawick |
| 10:24 | Kelso vs Duns |
| 10:36 | Melrose Black vs Gala |
| 10:48 | Hawick vs Duns |
| 11:00 | Gala vs Kelso |
| 11:12 | Duns vs Garioch |
| 11:24 | Melrose Black vs Hawick |
| 11:36 | Kelso vs Garioch |
| 11:48 | Gala vs Duns |
| 12:00 | Hawick vs Garioch |
| 12:12 | Melrose Black vs Kelso |
| 12:24 | Gala vs Garioch |
| 12:36 | Kelso vs Hawick |
| 12:48 | Melrose Black vs Garioch |
Finish ~12:58.
P7 — Pool 2 (Pitch K)
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Haddington vs Livingston |
| 10:12 | Melrose Yellow vs Langholm |
| 10:24 | Whitecraigs vs Haddington |
| 10:36 | Langholm vs Livingston |
| 10:48 | Melrose Yellow vs Haddington |
| 11:00 | Whitecraigs vs Langholm |
| 11:12 | Melrose Yellow vs Marr |
| 11:24 | Langholm vs Haddington |
| 11:36 | Marr vs Livingston |
| 11:48 | Melrose Yellow vs Whitecraigs |
| 12:00 | Haddington vs Marr |
| 12:12 | Whitecraigs vs Livingston |
| 12:24 | Langholm vs Marr |
| 12:36 | Melrose Yellow vs Livingston |
| 12:48 | Whitecraigs vs Marr |
Finish ~12:58.
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