This was one of a group of Sevens tournaments instated after the First World War extending the original Borders Spring Circuit.

[5][6] Various sides have been invited to play in the Kelso Sevens tournament throughout the years.

[7] London Scottish won the Kelso Sevens in 1991 and reached the final in 1988.

[7] The Army side Royal Signals of Catterick won in 1954 and 1957 and reached the final in 1953.

The English invitational side Public School Wanderers won in 1985 and reached the final in 1986.