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The club continued to 

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Whilst in the Regional Leagues, a team led by Colin Scott

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After the creation of the Super 6 in 2018, it was decided that the top six clubs in National 1 shall be promoted into the Premiership with the new franchises having their club teams relegated. With Graeme Paterson now at the helm, the club 

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Burgh's first season back in the Premiership was unfortunately curtailed by the COVID-19 Pandemic, but despite this, the club at the time were sitting in eighth position, basically guaranteeing top flight rugby the following season. After an 18 month break due to the Pandemic, the 1XV finished in their highest ever league finish at the time, finishing in 7th place. The club also opened the gym facilities, a first for the club as the modernisation continued. 

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The 2022/23 season kicked off with a new head coach in Derek O'Riordan. Despite getting their first points on the road since February of 2020, the 1XV failed to record a win in their first 10 games, leaving them in last place. Results against reigning champions Marr at home and a victory over Selkirk at Philliphaugh started the resurgence. Wins against Jed-Forest, GHA and Glasgow Hawks on the final day (accompanied by results elsewhere) saw Burgh survive in what was dubbed "The Great Escape". The following season, the club recorded it's highest ever league finish with 6th place, in a season that included some memorable results, including another win at Selkirk, a home win against Heriot's and Edinburgh Accies, and claiming the Bill McLaren Shield for the first ever time, beating Marr at Fullerton Park.

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Burgh to this date are still in the Premiership.

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