Part 1 Rugby: The Melrose Sevens

Is this the winning try? This is the try that gets the game.

He is on the angle. You can tell he's happy. And Saracens have put

paid to the pressure. They have won the 20 13th cup -- the 2013 cup.

It was a nail-biting finish to the final last year. A representation

from Glasgow Warriors this year. Also expect a strong showing from

the home side. They are playing for this, the oldest trophy in Sevens

rugby. This really is a tournament that has produced some wonderful

memories. He's going to make it! The crowd is

on its feet. Some fantastic names and magic

memories. Who will write their names in the history books in the Melrose

Sevens 2014? The town turns out in force as ever. It is a carnival

atmosphere here. Fancy dress isn't compulsory but it is expected for

many. Rock stars and the Holland Road Trotters are here but also some

world-class rugby plays. The USA Tigers and the Glasgow Warriors. It

is a very strong Warriors team. And the fans will look for dissing Jones

and Matawalu. This man can run 100 yards very quickly. He is delighted

to be here as I. It's a beautiful day at the Greenyards with the sun

shining, and we've seen some amazing rugby already. We are on air till

7pm. Alongside me, two guys who have played and commented for a few years

in this competition, Scott Hastings and Andy Nichol. This is just such a

joyous place, it started here, it is all about the Greenyards. It's the

highlight of the Scottish rugby calendar. It is not just an amateur

tournament, it is transferred to the professional year. It is amateurs

play against the professionals. Over the last few years, the guest teams

have been the strong side and have gone on to win it, and I don't think

there will be a difference today. We will see some great rugby this

afternoon. Andy, you've picked up this cup for your team, great

memories of coming here, I'm sure. My mother and father used to come

down here, we used to support the teams. We probably didn't watch much

rugby, but it was such a pilgrimage to come here and win the

tournament, in 1996. Probably that winning medal was probably one of my

most prized possessions in my rugby career. It is a fine thing indeed.

These guys are world-class names. The fastest man in world rugby, lots

of people excited to see Isles. He is in the pink, he has got speed,

but has he got a turn and a step? Yes, my goodness me. So fast. Hang

on a second. Heavens above. That is not so good. And then carrying the

ball in one hand. His team-mates are saying, never mind. I can imagine

the crowd giving him hell. He had all the time in the world. But you

have to put the ball down. If he gets over the try line today, I will

guarantee you will see him put the ball down quickly. We have seen so

many people here, so many players, but that try, the referees are

suggesting perhaps that should have been allowed, what do you think? If

we went to the television replay, we have the benefit of watching it five

times. The ball doesn't have to be under control. The ball was knocked

forward. You could award it as a try. 99% of referees would have

disallowed that. Would you agree? Yes, but I am so excited to see him

play. He's a great signing for Glasgow. He has been signed for the

fifteens, but with the pace he has, he is tailor-made for this game. He

will be electric this afternoon. We have a BT to show you in a couple of

minutes. I spoke to Isles and asked not only about coming here to the

Greenyards but also about his time in Scotland and how he is enjoying

it so far. You have been in Scotland for a few

weeks, have you been enjoying the experience? Has been a blessing with

great team-mates, and I am walking around, seeing the place, and it's

fun. And, of course, playing the Melrose Sevens today, the home of

Sevens rugby, were you aware of Melrose as a place and the history

of the game? Not at all. My team it's invited me on it, and I see how

big and important it is. Obviously, you've played Sevens rugby in the

USA, what do you expect today? The same, it is going to be fun,

exciting, tough opponents, but we have a great team, and we will share

what we can do. A lot of people are excited you have signed for Glasgow

and we have seen you play over the last few weeks. Do you feel the

weight of that expectation? I do, but I stay humble. I know what I can

do, if I work hard, work towards the team, and we work together, it'll be

easy. Have you been impressed by the skill levels of your team-mates?

Yes, very good, very skilful guys. They have great talent. You are the

fastest guy, who was closest to you? I don't know. I think there is

somebody from an American team. But some of the Scottish players are

fast themselves. We have Lee Jones, and other guys as well. We will see.

Look forward to seeing you this afternoon. Thank you, God bless.

Action got under way at 11:30am, here is round one so far. Stirling

County are out, Stewarts Melville also out. Dundee playing with three

young schoolboys were knocked out. Howick, it was a comfortable win for

them. So far in round two, Jedforest

against Ayr, that is ongoing. Here is a fellow who can run 100

metres in 10.13. He would have made the semifinals of the Olympics with

that kind of time. Up against the boys from Currie, they couldn't

catch him. He held the ball into hands, not bad at all.

Trinbago, a development side, let's join that match live.

This is the match on. We will join our commentary team. The sartorial

elegance of Bill Johnson and you we're. The Trinbago side, good to

see Melrose always having teams coming, invitational side and

developmental sides as well. It is hugely important. You get into the

rhythm. All the guest sides come in into the second round for the first

answer sometimes it is a bit a risk. These guys might not have played a

lot of rugby. It's all about getting into your rhythm, playing. Lung

buster, trying to get the heartbeat up. But four of this team were out,

this Trinbago team, they were out for the pre-qualifying competition.

So the players have experience but this is all about building the game

in the islands. And they have been put under pressure by the

Boroughmuir team. Just like Currie work by the Glasgow team. The

Apprentice just like the Currie team. You need handling, passing and

speed. You need people to win the ball, first and foremost, which is

the balance that the Warriors have. They have some physical forwards

upfront, and then you've got the playmaker, Matawalu. And Bennett, he

was outstanding for Scotland in the tournament a couple of weeks ago.

They have a good balance. We don't know much about Trinbago, and that

is the beauty of Melrose Sevens. You don't know how they're going to

perform. You can see the Boroughmuir scrum, they've got the front foot.

This will be a very tough game for the guest side. This was always a

amateur events, will it enhance the competition by bringing in some of

the pro side 's? The invitational sides, they have taken great scalps.

I remember barbarians getting knocked out first round. But I see

the Gulf between amateurs and professionals. Clermont Auvergne,

they were desperately disappointed to be beaten by Saracens last year.

I think Warriors will also come to the fore. But you never know, one

mistake, one interception try, and if the Melrose crowd get behind the

underdogs, you never know, that belief system might get in. And

Melrose love the underdogs. And it has got wider because of the

professionals. The crowd love tries. The crowd celebrate every

try. The way that rugby has gone, a good professional team will eat earn

amateur team all day long. -- will beat a parameter team all day long.

At the very top level, it's all about the physicality. This is where

Glasgow and Clermont Auvergne will be so much better. That is a very

good win against Boroughmuir against the Trinbago side. They are through

to the quarterfinals. And let's remind ourselves of the previous

winners. We mentioned that Saracens won plaster and they won two years

ago as well. Three is ago, the home side, Melrose, they actually won

here. Every home team wants to win at the home ground and that was a

great win. We all sat hit and we were overjoyed. But Saracens are not

here this year. When you look at this list, it highlights what we

been talking about, they are professional sides. The achievement

of Melrose in 2011 was astounding, to beat the professional sides, it

was outstanding. The University of Johannesburg, they were 24-0 up in

the final. I said, you have won this, haven't you? He said, no, we

lost in the final when we were 24 - zero up. That highlights the gulf

between amateur and professional teams. It would be lovely if any of

the Scottish sides one. First up, Herriot 's. They had a good win in

the first round against Langholm. Bill Johnstone in the commentary

box. Welcome to the commentary box which has a marvellous view of the

Greenyards on this perfect day for rugby Sevens. The sun is shining and

there is a stiff breeze. This is Zach Pangelinan who is about to get

the game underway for the Americans. Melrose have the abbey on the back

of their shirts. There is a Braveheart theme. Here go there

Heriot's 's. Terry Baker has played great rugby in America look at him

go. A lovely run right up the touchline. Careful! In sealed it

goes to Zach Pangelinan. Zach Pangelinan gets the touchdown, five

-02 USA Tigers. He was taking a risk -- 5-2. This gentleman could be a

match for him. That might be the case. Speed is a good ingredient in

the Sevens. Here is Zach Pangelinan with the conversion and it goes

over. A nice early lead for the Tigers. Look at this, lovely running

up the touchline, almost casual. I would expect them to put it in. They

are confident about where it is going. Well done from Zach

Pangelinan. The drop kick is easier. The drop kick has gone straight out

and that will be a free kick for Heriot's. Graham Wilson will take

this. Hugely experienced player, Graham Wilson. Colin Goudie, back

out to Michael maltman. Look at him go. In he goes, handing off Zach

Pangelinan on the way. Heriot's have got back into things with a lovely

try. Michael was the scorer. Heriot's will be pleased with that.

Tigers will be annoyed with that. When you see teams throw the ball

around like that, it inspires the opposition to get back into it and

Heriot's have done that. Just wide with the conversion attempt. It is

seven - two to the Tigers. There is the squad for Heriot's. The Tigers

have a few well-known names. Here is Mike Ziegler. Away goes Zar

Lawrence. Look at that lovely pass. Tigers looking very good at this

stage. He does well, this is Zach Pangelinan. Now it is Darin Classen.

Good run by the Americans. They are building it up, keeping possession.

Zar Lawrence again. Baker tries to spin out the tackle. Lovely stuff,

moving it along. Here goes 37 Mac Pro, he is chased by Michael

Maltman. He cannot get their -- 37 Mac Pro. -- Matt Taylor Howden. They

got to the Shanghai final. This team is beginning to find its feet a

little bit. You can see that in the way they have strong runners. I like

their shirts. Here is Tyler -- Taylor Howden. He gets away from

Michael Maltman. You can see the change of direction from Taylor

Howden. Here is Wilson for Heriot's. Colin Goudie, such a great

player for them over the years. Very nicely from Heriot's. Liam steel. In

goes Marie Douglas. This is Liam Steele. He will make it without any

bother. This young lad, Liam Steele is the son of a former British Lions

winger. There is a bit of pedigree there. Well done to Heriot's there,

Liam Steele broke a few tackles there. A well worked try. It makes a

very interesting encounter. There is Liam Steele, shrugging off that last

tackle. That is strange. You would think their Tigers would be trying

to hustle back to get that. Their journey here mates have a bearing

against this game. -- might have a bearing. This lad can move well. Out

it goes to Zach Pangelinan. A lovely dummy there. Baker Chine to take it

one-handed. -- trying to take it. It is half-time already. The pace is

great, but you need the ball. Unfortunately a dropped pass there.

It is an exciting game. There is Perry Baker. The ball is slightly

behind him. He played in the American Football League. He decided

to try Rugby Union. That shows you how dangerous he can be. Once he

caught the ball, the second time, he was able to use the touchline and

get through that little bit of space. 14-12 and four USA Tigers, in

that lovely strip, there are Heriot's. They are getting words of

wisdom. Heriot's have been doing very well, they were put out of the

quarterfinal last year by Saracens. They know their way around the

tournament. They have won here several times in the past. It will

be a difficult thing to do in the environment today. There are a lot

of good sides, professional sides and the difference between Heriot's

and the professionals, they have these runners, you can see the USA

Tigers have the same sort of runners, but Heriot's are still in

this competition. Here is Graham Wilson with the dropout. Lovely

sunny conditions. Just what the players and the crowd want. The

crowd building here. Seven minutes each way. Zach Pangelinan again.

This is at her mother leave out. Perry Baker back in -- Ata Malifa. A

great scorer, good support play. The Americans are beginning to find a

rhythm. That was nice, that is what people want to see, that

interaction. It all came from Perry Baker. He took out two defenders

from Heriot's. Zach Pangelinan had little to do except stroll behind

the post. They are trying to conserve their energy. Here is the

try again, Perry Baker, you can almost sense the alarm bells ringing

when he gets the ball. Lovely interplay, a lovely off load by Ata

Malifa. He is the playmaker. Back in the action, Colin Goudie and Michael

Maltman. They have brought on a bigger player, the Americans. Perry

Baker back -- Perry Baker get it and gets the ball away. There is a nice

piece of running by: Goudie. Wilson sees the opportunity. A chance now

for Liam Steele. This lad, Liam Steele, that is his second try. He

has settled into the task. Great pressure from Heriot's. Great

pressure from the USA Tigers. A great tackle, they made them make

mistakes. A good try by Liam Steele. A good conversion by Graham Wilson.

19-21 is the scorer. -- scorer. Temp one have done well to pull the

Americans back. -- Heriot's. That is a brilliant take for Heriot's. Marie

Douglas did that. -- Murray. Liam Steele again. Good handling by a

Heriot's. : Goudie cannot make the corner. --: Goudie. That is Douglas

going N. -- going in. That was great played by Goudie. -- great play. I

was very impressed. A great charge by Turner. You see Goudie going

towards the touchline. Got rid of the ball at the last minute. That

puts them into the lead. Douglas is the try scorer. 24-21. The

conversion is just wide. Just a scorer between the sides. Tigers are

likely to get back into the lead. We talked about the substitution, if

you bring on substitutes, you cannot take them off a game. Two minutes

left in this game. Palamo has played this kind of football in America. He

is round about 18 stones. He can run very quickly as well. You can

imagine the damage he can do with the ball.

Heriot's beginning to build their confidence now. The Americans are

tiring just a little bit. Great piece of running here. This is Chris

Mulligan, a youngster, he has scored a vital try for Heriot's. The

Edinburgh side go ahead. The build-up to that was very good

indeed. It was very good. Very pleased with that himself. Good

ripping of the ball. The speed, that is all that it is about. The Tigers

didn't react as quickly as they should have done. Graham Wilson has

this. It has pulled back away to the left.

Eight points between the sides. Into the last-minute of this type. That

is quite a vital score. That is eight points difference. The Tigers

need more than one score to get back into the lead here. 5-3 tries,

Heriot's lead. What can this big man do, Palamo? That was a great

off-load. He's got it away now. This is better stuff. This is Eleonora

Sports, and he goes all the way. Great score for the Americans. 29-26

now. 29-28. Would you believe it? One point between the sides at

full-time. Heriot's go through with the the score at 29-28.

USA Tigers out of the competition. I'm delighted to say that this

Scottish coach joins me. A lot of those professional players dotted

around in the other teams, what is the idea behind that? Melrose is a

wonderful event. It's a great opportunity for our

praise to get some preparation for their tournaments. Building towards

the Commonwealth Games as well, such an important year for you. It is

massive to have home games. We saw the impact London 2012 had on the

nation. And to be part of that, it is unique. It was a wonderful

event, and we are looking to build momentum towards Glasgow. And it

isn't the easiest group. There are no easy groups. We have had easy

income and wealth games in the past. Looking at a pool, you're thinking

Canada is a key game, so we need to focus ourselves on getting it right.

It is hoick against Galer -- it is how it against Gala.

Scott Hastings is on my left. It is fitting we have the Greens of Hawick

against the maroon of Gala. What a game. The incredible victory of the

Heriot's over the USA Tigers by one point and then one for the locals to

watch between Hawick and Gala. That is a huge upset, Heriot's beating

the Americans. Hawick art on the attack. -- Hawick are on the attack.

It goes to show what an upset can be done. It was all done by good

Heriot's pressure. They commanded that possession of the rugby ball,

and they put that Tigers team under pressure. You always chasing, and at

the moment in this opening minute and a half, Hawick have had a lot of

pressure on Gala. And you think they will make it go down the blindside.

There is a big wind going down from left to right. Gala have the wind at

their backs. This is a very good try for James Johnson, one of the seven

stars on display. Of the 12 Scottish squads, 11 are here today. Johnson

will really help them out today. He was influential out in Hong Kong

when Scotland won the competition. And James Johnson, low centre of

gravity, a great work ethic. And once he gets those pistons going, he

can break a tackle. The conversion is away. Look at the sun shine. Look

at the crowd. It is one of the great locations. All started in 1883. Look

at the people enjoying themselves. A hint of a cold breeze, but you

couldn't want for anything better. It is a victory painting here with

the skills in the background. They are all enjoying these games. The

first game kicked off at 1130 AM. We hope you are enjoying this at home.

Maybe the USA or in the wrong times! They had so many great players. --

maybe the USA were in the wrong time zone. It's actually great for the

Scottish teams because they must come here thinking, we've got these

great stars to play against, and it was good to see. Andy Nichol said

that sometimes having that extra tie mix all the difference. Let's get

back to the action. -- makes all the difference.

Watch out for Johnstone for Hawick. At the moment, it is five - 04

Hawick. Summary good games to come. Cars go Warriors, they were very

good early on. Now, here is a big attack.

Look at this. Young, the International Sevens star touches

down. Yes, he has switched allegiance in the maroon jersey of

Gala. Greg was playing in the Hong Kong tens. That was before the

Sevens. He was quite outstanding there as well, showing what a strong

rugby player he is. They played two seasons ago, the brothers, and they

were outstanding. This is Greg Gore, he gets the ball, cuts in, it is a

long stride, and they've got real pace. That was one of the reasons

that they were put on the contract, Lewis and Greg Gore. And they are

showing their skills. -- Gregor. If you think about all the players

that have been in this famous green jersey... They have a man over on

the left. But as nicely played. -- that is nicely played. And over the

line. Lovely try, the continuity of play

was evident through James Johnson. He took the ball into contact. The

gap was on the outside. And it is good. I thought the flag

went up! But it is 12-7 to Hawick. Think of the heritage between these

two teams. You think of the great border teams, Hawick and Gala, top

of the league, back in the days before professionalism. I don't

think the border league is as big as it was. Here in the Sevens they have

a chance to get stuck into each other.

They are just plain cagey. Dr had a professional contract, they thought

he would go all the way at one point. --

Hutton. This is nice rugby now. This could be another run-in for

Renwick. That is the whistle for half-time. Great covering defence.

James Parker, denies that try. The try has been given! So, it wasn't

judged to be a knock-on. So, Hawick with a good lead. The half-time

whistle has gone. It touched down so, Hawick in the lead, 17-7, and

Gala will have to come back. The wind is going right to left. It is a

big wind. Hawick have the advantage at half

time. The Scotland Sevens coach is still with me. Such a good game,

lots of Borders sides playing each other throughout the day. It is a

wonderful event. To have that sparkling of international Sevens

players amongst the teams as well as the Invitational teams, it is great.

You look at the crowd, the weather, it is nice to see Heriot's overturn

the USA Tigers. Let's reflect on how big a deal that was, given the

players in the USA Tigers team. It was mentioned, Heriot's had played a

previous game, that makes the difference. They got a second wind.

Some good players in that Heriot's squad. In this game, Hawick against

Gala. The sad thing is that the Borders sides are going out, but

lots of support for all the sides. People are enjoying themselves,

seeing how wonderful the game of Sevens is. In three weeks' time,

we've got the event with international teams as well. Thank

you. We look forward to it, and we wish all the best at the

International 's. We rejoin this match just after half-time.

That was a demolition derby. This is Parker. He was on the left wing,

flying on the left wing, and he has flown right into the sign. Have a

look at this. I think it was the sign. Does that say BBC Scotland?

The sign was just minding its own business! Hopefully, he will be all

right. He has taken a very bad dunk. That is not funny. That is a strong

looking lad, he's been playing well. Left arm, left shoulder strapped up.

Parker is OK. He has shown enough pace and mobility. Gala opened up

the King of the Sevens last weekend.

It is going to be a Hawick throwing. Just back.

He has cultural available. He has gone a long way backwards. --

Cottrell. Russell. Out to Dodds. A big long pass, Somervell. Good score

by Grant Somervell for Gallo. -- map Gala. Great try, but the conversion

missed. It is a great game. I had lots of interested parties here.

There is my old playing colleague, Peter Dods. An old colleague of mine

as well -- map Dodds. The biggest success rate of any international

player. The Gala manager. He keeps up and looks to give Cottrell the

ball. He slipped it out of his grasp. Mrs the long past. It is

intercepted by Craig Robertson -- mrs-macro. -- misses. Great tackle

there from James Johnson. Takes all that experience to get back there.

There he is. He spoke to me when I was going back to my hotel. He is a

good player. Hawick. Johnson. A 5-point game, Hawick with the Win

behind them. They could make Gala run. -- win.

Here is Rennick. Hutton. That is clever play. Gary Johnson. All these

teams are so much better than they used to be at presenting the ball.

Everyone has a good technique. That is wrapped up well by Gala. Out it

goes to Dodds. Borders teams are fantastic to watch, everything is a

competition. Cottrell. This is plenty of space, Keith Davies, back

to Cottrell. Look at the conditions, they are perfect. We have been here

a few years and the weather is not great, but today, what a brilliant

looking place. Full credit to all the staff and volunteers. What a

great tie this is, Gala have a real chance. Two minutes left on the

clock. They have to scorer and get a conversion. -- score. They Hawick

defenders are keeping their men up. This is a good side -- their Hawick

defenders. That the. Penalty to Hawick. Hutton keeps the ball in.

Gives it inside to Johnson, takes it to Cottrell. He is just short. That

is a good tackle. Can Hawick get this ball back. -- can Hawick get

this ball back? Can they scorer from here? Could this be the man to do it

-- score. It is Grant Sommerville. There will be a scrum to Hawick. One

minute left. Here is the tackle. Look at this, you thought time one

was going to do it. Gala were able to do it -- Cottrell.

30 seconds remaining, all that Hawick have to do is hold onto

possession and they have won this. Penalty to Hawick. 15 seconds left.

Hawick will take this to the touchline. They may be a bit early.

He has blown his whistle early. They must have asked the referee.

Full-time then, it is Hawick 17, Gala, 12. Hawick deserved that, it

was good play. I felt that Gala had an opportunity to steal that, but

they got a bit clustered and did not release the ball out wide. People

are enjoying themselves in the sunshine. The next tie is going to

be another local derby, these are the ones we come here to watch. We

have just seen Hawick and Gala and the next munch -- match will be sell

against Melrose. There are the Gala players, they are a bit

disconsolate. Let us look at possibly the tackle which might have

saved it for a Gala. This is Cottrell, but what a tackle. Look at

the turnover. It was Craig Russell with the tackle. That was a great

moment. They reckon they will get 10,000 people here today and it will

get bigger. Later on you will see Glasgow Warriors who look as if they

can demolish anyone. This is Melrose on the right against Selkirk on the

left. Melrose have the wind behind them. Another border derby. They are

little competitions within the main competition. That is the number

four, one of the best players. He has so much ability. Fraser Harkness

is very effective. He brings everyone else into play very well.

This is kicked ahead by Anderson. He has the wind. I am guessing that the

pressure on Melrose players must be very severe. This game is seven

brothers, continuing a band which has gone on for so long. They seem

to cope with that. They usually do pretty well. For the last few years,

they have usually got through to the semifinal. They won eight in 2011.

They prepare so much more and so much better than the other Scottish

teams because it is their own Sevens. Good defence from the

Melrose players. Fraser Harkness is out on the right wing. There is

Scott Hendry. They are making steady ground. Compared to the Glasgow

Warriors and the US team, they struggled. This is Scott Hendry.

Look at how these players are backtracking. Fraser Harkness. He

knew he would not get around him and he presented the ball. That is very

good play. Scott Hendry. Davies. Bite to Clapperton and all the way

out to the far wing. -- out. Davis was in there as well and this is

Davies again, he looks really sharp. Anderson with a high shot, it

will be a penalty. I wonder what that looks like. I wonder if he was

high. Let us look at that. Yes it was. Very much so! It can hit the

chest and roll up, but that was very high. Scott Hendry had the ball,

McDougall. They look quite good here. McDougall, Marshall. Nixon.

They are playing patience, no points on the board for either team.

Clapperton, at that more aggression from Marshall. -- a bit more

aggression. At the moment, the Melrose defenders... There is a very

famous man. I thought it was Graham Marshall, I wonder if that is his

son. It is, Callum Marshall. He is responsible for a lot of the Selkirk

junior rugby. Peter Wright will be joining them. He will be the next

Selkirk coach. Nixon. Scott Hendry. We have not seen much Melrose

possession, they need to get the ball. Five minutes gone. This is the

first time Melrose have played here today. The first tie is about

finding your feet. Melrose will not be disappointed at about defending

early, now they can to what they will do in attack. They have put the

ball in the scrum. Nice little break. That is good. This could be

the first try of the game. He had plenty of strength to get through

those tackles and he touch touches it down. Austin Lockington weighed

up his options, saw a gap and got the pace to get through. He looks

up, there were four defenders, but he could get away from temp one and

no one was there to stop them. A bit of showboating, starts the engine.

It will not be the only try he scores today.

Selkirk with the ball. Davies. Davis passes deep. Nixon out to Fraser

Harkness, he can make things happen. There he goes. Incredible

dexterity in every sense from Fraser Harkness. Callum Marshall blasts his

way over the line. That was stunning play by Fraser Harkness. Beautifully

balanced, he gets it, he changes hands. Great step, he knows he has

the pace, off-loads it to Callum Marshall, an equalising try, great

play by Fraser Harkness and for Selkirk to get their first try.

Table one -- Fraser Harkness with the drop kick attempt. That is

half-time. It is Selkirk five, Melrose, seven. It's off the back of

a good performance. Last week, they won the Gala Sevens. Melrose played

really well throughout the whole tournament. You can see the pace

they have. We've seen evidence just once so far in this first half, but

good work of the ball. The difficulty is when you have been

playing well, you think it will come again, but they have to get moving

because this game might slip away from them. Selkirk have been playing

too well. This is their homes Sevens, it is so important. There

will not be any sort of complacency from winning last week. All that

will do is make them better. This is the first game today. They have

defended well, they have one chance, they have taken it.

Robertson, if he gets a chance, he is an extraordinary way. Mark

Robertson, son of Keith Robertson. He is big, he is quick. He was

playing for Scotland a couple of weeks ago, and he played very well.

Bittersweet memory here. He was in the final when Melrose was so far

up. Just as we given them big build-up! But he is good. He took

his eye off the ball. When he gets the ball, here's something. As you

say, it is the home team. He was excited to play for Melrose, this is

his club. He doesn't get to play very often, so it is a great

opportunity to play for his home club at his home Sevens. Harkness,

there he is again, he doesn't go down very easily. Offside? In at the

side. Melrose, as you say, looking a bit

better than Selkirk now. The referee gave home advantage, there was no

territory advantage. Normally, in Sevens, it is one or two phases, and

that is it. Harkness, every time he touches the

ball, something happens. This game is getting a little bit

more physical. A knock-on or penalty is coming.

Yes, penalty. You can hear the communication from the referee, his

commentating as much as we are to the players, which is great

refereeing. The players know exactly what he is wanting.

The Borders teams keep a lot of which in attack. -- width in attack.

A chance for Melrose to get close to sealing this one up. A couple more

minutes left in this tie. Just enough speed, takes the risk,

it is a good try. It could be the clincher, as you say. Luckington, he

is a good showman. You think, touch it down, but he puts it inside. He

makes it a seven point, considering it is 12 - five, that is a good

decision. 14-5 now so that is more than just one score. Yes, it looks

as though it will be more. It looks like it will be Melrose to win.

We've got lots of action still to come with lots of games as we follow

the Melrose Sevens to its conclusion. This is the place where

the game was born. This game is now beyond Selkirk with the kick-off.

Two minutes, if you get one score, you get a chance, so it is never

over. Nice step, nice try. That looks like

that is the clincher. Melrose are the better side, and we have seen

that. Slow start, but it is their first game today. They are going

through the gears quite nicely, actually. They have scored three

good tries. They have won this game, and they will be quite happy. Yes,

Hoyland was waiting in the willing -- in the wings. Robertson kept it

alive. Luckington, lots of little off-loads. Then he had a battle for

possession. He came out, the ball goes wide, and then again,

Luckington, he has been involved in much of what has been good. And

underneath the posts. This is just a run-in. Nobody is

going to catch him. He dots the ball between the uprights. It is a

commanding win in the end for Melrose on their home turf. And they

will be very happy with that. They will be very happy with their

victory over their local rivals, Selkirk. It has been a couple of

great games, two border derbies, great play. And we have got lots

more games, Glasgow Warriors who will probably blast their way

through most of the teams here, and we will be talking to some of the

players. Well done, John, you must be delighted. Thank you. It's always

difficult to get through that first game. We were quite nervous. Selkirk

as well, local rivals, we needed to get in there. We were talking about

playing on your home turf, it must be no fracking. It is. -- it must be

nerve wracking. But the support, it is a huge day. We were concentrating

on just winning. The games to come. -- big games to come. Glasgow Hawks

teams like that, the guys have got their eyes open. Every time you get

through around, half the teams are going out, so we just need to get

through to the next round. Congratulations to Melrose, they

will be playing Hawick. We will find out who will be on the bottom

quarterfinals. The next game is an all Edinburgh affair.

Welcome to this Edinburgh city tie. Edinburgh Academicals, they have

great pace. This young kid signed professional contract a couple of

weeks ago, he has been a marked as a special talent. And he has got

special talent. There's no substitute for pace, and he has got

it in abundance. Quite an easy run-in for the first score for the

Edinburgh Academicals. Two cracking head to heads in the borders between

Hawick and Gala, they won 17-12, and Selkirk were beaten 26-5 against

Melrose. Now it is Edinburgh Academicals against Watsonians.

Watsonians, they are in good nick having lost in the final last week

to Melrose last week in the Gala Sevens. Edinburgh Academicals have

started stronger. What Sony and is attacking. Finding

some space on the far side. The ball is taken to ground. Watsonians have

taken the possession. Scrappy possession. The Accies line are

squeezing them on the space. They squeeze and squeeze. What, too many

balls-mac going to deck, which puts them on the back foot and allows the

Accies to put some pressure on them. Niall Irving Hess, he is the

standout for Watsonians. Lovely try here for the Edinburgh

Academicals! That was a super Sevens try. Great interplay, support,

running, it is all about what the players off the ball do as much as

what the ball carrier does. And Accies did it to perfection. Just a

good use of space and good angles. You see the inside track which is so

devastating. This allowed them to get away, a good angle. Takes two

what Sony and is out, and it is a good work try for Accies. Want to

get behind defensive alignment such as that, you can start running those

angles, teasing with the opposition defences. Watsonians, great Sevens

tradition. Is it still continuing, is it so important still? Very much

so. This is the second tournament on the circuit. Watsonians have always

put-in a lot of effort. And it is great to expose players to that

skill level. Look at this from Edinburgh Academicals.

In for the second try. There is the what Sony and coaching team, two

very illustrious players themselves. You sometimes can't do anything to

defend this well worked kick-off. They have got the pace. The second

try. It is a tough ask for what Sony is to come back. An indication, if

you do not have a ball, you can play is seven aside rugby -- what Sony

's. That Watsonians. Alex player with the pass out. He has a chip. It

has bounced nicely for the captain of the Accies team. The last time

they won this competition was in 1949. It shows the tradition in the

tournament. It is a premier event. All pressure from Accies. They are

teasing the defence for Watsonians. The tackle comes in from Heart.

Dean, he finds a little bit of space. He has laid the ball nicely

on the outside. That is the fourth try for Accies. He goes in under the

post and makes the conversion. Surely now this is just a walk in

the park. They have got good players. We have not mentioned Jamie

Farndale. Here's another one of the youngsters representing Scotland in

the Commonwealth Games. He is left for dead and a lack of concentration

from him which allows the ball to be dotted down and the conversion is

successful. They are in for another try. The white flight is almost

going up for Watsonians at the moment. They have received three

kick-offs, straight back and this was the end of it. It was the

captain, he had the power and the pace and this is a lesson being

handed out to Watsonians. They have not even got off the bus. It goes to

show that that sometimes can work in your favour. The conversion was

unsuccessful. Seven minutes of rugby god, look at the scoreline, 29-0 two

Edinburgh Zoo. -- to Accies. It is looking comfortable for a temp one

at that time. Here are the other results. -- Accies.

We should see the whole of this second-half, it is very comfortable

for Accies. We have been chatting about what was said in that

half-time huddle for Watsonians. There is no way they are going to

win. I cannot see it. There is a cup of tea that the wonderful Melrose

ladies put on for the players. Can Watsonians have a reaction. Hamilton

out wide and it is in to this man who is a bit of a flying machine. I

thought that was going to be the start of the comeback, but good

defence from Accies. There is a strong wind. The wind is coming

across the Greenyards. Watsonians have an advantage. Side entry. That

was adjudged against Accies, so Watsonians will start with their

kick on goal. Mrs Hamilton. -- this is Hamilton. Irving Hess on the wide

outside. Advantage being played. This is Accies attacking. That is

Blair and it is onto Jamie Farndale. That is Scott McKeen. The captain

takes it up over the ten yard line. It is not quite time for the

football World Cup, we will enjoy this for now.

Scott McCain, Jamie Farndale has him trapped. He gets the ball back to

Ramsay Young. Spread out to Neil Irving Hess. That is the second time

he has lost the ball in contact, Neil Irving Hess he is learning

about Sevens rugby quickly. He is a physical specimen, but he is not

under real pressure. That is giving easy possession back to Accies. He

has been taken off. He has had enough. Watsonians have another

player coming on. It is certainly a closer encounter

in the second half, no points in the second half, unbelievably having

seen it Accies take about 29 point lead in the first half. Hamilton. He

has the step. He has got bags of pace, but another good tackle coming

in from the Accies defence. Blair gets the tackle. That is the ten

yard line. This is the substitute, gets the ball to Ramsay Young. Scott

McKeen recycles the ball. Better play from Watsonians. Hamilton

It has been a better second half for what Sony 's. They have not been

able to get across the try line. Accies will be happy -- Watsonians.

They will be tested much more in the next round. They will be quite

pleased with having to defend. Mentally as well, when you know you

have done all the hard work, you can relax a little bit. Scott McKeen was

shrugged off the tackle. He shows great pace. It goes to show that off

the bench, for the first try the second half, is this player. They

have absorbed the pressure that Watsonians have had and taken a

chance. There is no substitute for pace and the substitute came on and

scored. It has been a comfortable victory for Accies. Accies thumping

Watsonians by 36 points to one. A comfortable win for Accies. Next

up it is Clermont Auvergne, they were beaten last year by Saracens,

they were disappointed to lose the competition, because as you can

remember, they had a commanding position. They were just ahead, and

then the opposing team got a try. This conversion was very important.

It went over, Saracens won they trophy for the second year in a row

-- Ladies Cup. They are here and they are determined to do some

damage. Enjoy this. 84 tries have been scored in this tournament so

far. Fairmont Werner are in a yellow -- Clermont Auvergne. They have

trained very hard. I have been watching them and I have to say

there has been a professionalism and a precision about their preparation

squad which has been impressive. I was talking to Neil McIlroy, a

former player who is now a manager of the Toulon team and he said how

upset they were to lose with the last play of the game. They have a

lot of confidence. Four players return to the side. They will be one

of the teams to watch as we head towards the final. Look at him go!

He is a big strong fellow. 17 stones plus. He is from Fiji. This is his

first year at Claremont Verne. A one-handed off-load. -- Clermont

Auvergne. So many Fijians give us fantastic players. They have this

natural ability. -- become fantastic players. The conversion. The

scrum-half. There is the try scorer. -- Uwa Tawalo. Here comes Glasgow.

Lovely running. That was a great run. A great run by Shaun Murphy.

Chris Boyle. Here is: Gregor. He is caught. --: Gregor. -- Colin Gregor.

That is a lovely sidestep. He has got great support from Marie. A

chance for Boyle. -- Murray. There is Uwa Tawalo. They are trying to

get the ball away. That is Gregor. That almost brings

us to the end of our coverage. If you go to BBC Two Scotland now, we

can carry on. Before we go back to the action, let me remind you of

what has happened so far. Action got underway at 11:30am. This is round

one so far. This is the second round, so far.

The hardiest annuals return for another spectacular display.