Cairnhill works throughout the UK offering a range of clients steel solutions to complex engineering and construction projects. It has a workforce of around 150 and a turnover of £20 million.

The main stand at Melrose’s ground, the Greenyards, will be renamed the Cairnhill Steel Solutions Stand as part of the deal, with the Cairnhill logo appearing on the Melrose players’ kit during the Sevens event and a number of other tournaments.

Former Melrose star Doddie Weir said: “The Melrose Sevens has a huge place in the history of our great game, giving the world the sport of rugby sevens which is now enjoyed at Olympic and Commonwealth Games level, and across the planet with the World Rugby Sevens Series.

“The Melrose Sevens also holds a significant place in my rugby career, and I look forward to all parties enjoying continued success in the future thanks to this generous sponsorship.”

Neil Watson, Cairnhill’s managing director, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring such an iconic event as the Melrose Sevens, and my special thanks go to Doddie Weir for his support and collaboration on this new partnership.

“Melrose is the home of Rugby Sevens and to be able to play a small part in this historic event is fantastic.

“I’m looking forward to developing our relationship with Melrose RFC and continuing to help where we can with youth rugby, not only within Scotland, but in the UK as a whole.”

Cairnhill already has an impressive portfolio of rugby sponsorships.

Melrose club president Douglas Hardie said: “We are delighted to confirm that Cairnhill have agreed to be a sponsor at the sevens in 2019. With their emphasis on junior rugby and the event, the company is a perfect fit at The Greenyards.

“They will become a partner and sponsor for the 2019 Melrose Sevens on April 13th and this will include the renaming of the main grandstand as the Cairnhill Steel Solutions Stand. Cairnhill will also feature on the team’s playing jersey for the event and other sevens tournaments that Melrose take part in, including all rounds of Kings of the Sevens.”

The club’s director of rugby Mike Dalgetty added: “Working with a forward thinking and progressive company like Cairnhill is a great opportunity for us, not only for Melrose Sevens but hopefully with other areas at the club in the future.”