Philiphaugh is a

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ground in the Royal Burgh of Selkirk,

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with a capacity of approximately 6,000. It is the home of Selkirk Rugby Football Club, who currently play in

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and the

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. Rugby was first recorded being played in the town of Selkirk in 1877, not far from the ground's current site. However it was Selkirk Cricket Club who first used the current pitch, before moving to larger premises. Selkirk RFC first played at Philiphaugh in September 1926. The

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professional team played their first game at Philiphaugh in 1999.

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