Kelso Rugby Football Club (Kelso RFC) is a rugby union club in Kelso, Scotland, founded in 1876. It plays at Poynder Park. The club has senior men's and women's teams, school-age youth rugby and minis. In the 2026/27 season its men's first XV play in the Arnold Clark Premiership, with fixtures scheduled from 29 August 2026.
History
Kelso Rugby Football Club was founded in 1876. The first game at Poynder Park was played in 1908.
Honours
Recent senior honours by the club's count:
- National 1 winners: 2022/23
- Kings of the 7s: 2024
Ground
The club's home is Poynder Park, Poynder Place, Kelso TD5 7EH.
Teams and training
As of August 2026, the club has two senior men's squads, the 1st XV and the Kelso Sharks 2nd XV, and a women's team, Kelso Ladies. Its youth section covers school years S1 to S6, and its minis play as the Cougars.
Both senior men's squads train on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm at Poynder Park.
Club life
The club's slogans are "#OneClub #OneCommunity".