ONE of the most famous clubs in the country, Hawick RFC, will once again host rugby teams from all areas of Scotland in a festival of rugby.

Carlisle based sponsor, BSW, will be hosting the BSW Borders Festival of Rugby as it takes place at Mansfield Park on August 12 & 14, with the main event on scheduled on the Saturday. 

The weekend festival is a spectacular celebration of rugby, showcasing games of all skill levels, and offering food, drink and entertainment for the whole family.

Featuring the Hawick 7s, the second oldest tournament in Scotland, the festival will also include an unmissable line-up of other games and entertainment, from mini rugby and youth challenges to ‘Teri touch’ rugby, women’s matches, and mixed abilities.

There is an opportunity to get the bubbly flowing on the Saturday, as with the support of the Borders Distillery the club will be hosting Ladies Day alongside the main event, while tickets to the celebratory after party are also available.

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Ian Landles, president at Hawick RFC, said: "It's fantastic to host the BSW Borders Festival of Rugby for another year. The festival is an excellent opportunity to unite our community and celebrate Scottish Rugby at its finest.

"Events like this have been sorely missed over the past couple of years, so this one will be particularly special, and we’re incredibly excited see some new and familiar faces alike next month.”

Tickets for the weekend festival of rugby are £15 for adults and £10 for concessions – and include a free raffle ticket – while entry for under 18s is free. 

Tickets for the afterparty on Saturday night are £10. Tickets for the festival and the afterparty are to be purchased on the day at Mansfield Park.

Ladies Day tickets, which include access to the afterparty, are £35, and can be purchased at The Borders Distillery in Hawick, or from Malcom Grant by emailing mal61grant@gmail.com.

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