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ARNOLD CLARK PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY 29th AUGUST 2026 GHA 31  MELROSE 34 By CHRIS NAIRN   Premiership rugby returned to Braidholm after a long and generally pleasant summer which gave everyone an opportunity to recharge the batteries and to prepare for what will undoubtedly be a difficult season ahead. GHA have altered the coaching team to …

As we get the new season under way, we want to take a moment before the first whistle to remind everyone across the club of the high standards we hold ourselves to at GHA, both on and off the pitch. This applies to all of us: every age group, every squad, minis through to the …

BE PART OF THE ACTION, THE ATMOSPHERE, AND THE COMMUNITY. BACK THE BOYS AT BRAIDHOLM. Support GHA RFC throughout the 2026/27 season with a season ticket for just £60, giving you access to all home 1XV Scottish Premiership League fixtures and friendlies. Your ticket also includes entry to the Giffnock Beer Festival on Saturday 29th …

Introducing 3G500: Building the Future of Rugby at Braidholm By Gordon Adams, Past President & 3G500 Campaign Director “Every generation of GHA members has inherited something special. Now it’s our turn.” The GHA Charity (Scottish Charity Number SC046458) in partnership with GHA RFC is launching 3G500 — an ambitious community campaign to raise £500,000 towards …

With children off school and families looking for affordable activities close to home this summer, the East Kilbride Pirates are encouraging people to experience the excitement of live American football.  As interest grows in the NFL and the possibility of Scotland hosting a regular season game in the future at Murrayfield Stadium, more people are …

We are deeply saddened to inform members of the passing of Pat Kerr on Friday 3rd July. A life member, Gazelle and all round clubman he will be missed terribly by all at GHA and our thoughts go out to Pat’s family and friends.   In the words of GHA Gazelles Captain John Willock:   …

We are deeply saddened to inform our members of the passing of Brian Mitchell, who passed away peacefully on June 13th at Wishaw General Hospital, aged 83, surrounded by his family. Brian was a lifetime member of GHA Rugby Club and a well-known face in the Overlee Lounge and around the pitch. Always welcoming to …

GHA Rugby Club marked a significant milestone on Sunday 31 May as it took an important step towards establishing a thriving junior girls’ section and reintroducing senior women’s rugby at Braidholm. The club’s inaugural “Gals All In” taster session welcomed 35 participants aged between 5 and 54, representing a broad mix of playing experience, from …

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new Tight 5 Project, an exciting player development initiative designed for Props, Hookers and Locks looking to elevate their game – with the project receiving the backing of the Scotland National Scrum Coach Pieter de Villiers.

We are bringing the whole GHA community together for a Youth Rugby Awards and Family Day at Braidholm on Sunday 7th June, and it promises to be a brilliant afternoon for players, parents, siblings and supporters of all ages. Whether your child has just started their rugby journey with our Minis or has been pulling …

GHA Rugby Club is seeking volunteer support to help drive forward it’s rugby and events co-ordination.

GHA RFC is proud to be partnering with Mearns Kirk Helping Hands to support the launch of a new Men’s Breakfast Club at Braidholm, helping bring together older members of the local community, tackle social isolation and promote wellbeing. Following recent fundraising efforts, supporters of both GHA and Helping Hands have helped make this second …