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SCOTTISH CUP QUARTER FINAL TIE GHA 55 BOROUGHMUIR 14 By Chris Nairn After a long hiatus GHA returned to competitive action at a very busy Braidholm on Saturday.  Saturday was Ladies Day at GHA: an event which has manifestly become a red-letter day in the social calendar of the Southside! The sell out event was …

Friday night saw a historic win for district side Glasgow & the West who came home from Malleny Park with an incredible 50-7 victory over Edinburgh District, and the Inter District Championship trophy- the first in over 40 years for the side. Friday’s game, rearranged to accommodate the Scotland Club XV fixture last month, faced …

This Saturday 28th February will see the return of senior rugby after the international break with 3 big fixtures on the cards: The GHA Lions are back in action for the second stage of the West Region Reserve League Division 2 league at home to Greenock Wanderers 2XV, the 2XV are off to Watsonians with …

ARNOLD CLARK PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY 31st JANUARY 2026 GHA 29  CURRIE CHIEFTAINS 24 By CHRIS NAIRN   A traditional dreich day welcomed all to Braidholm on Saturday. Despite the inclement weather there was a great deal to look forward to in this, GHA’s last home league match of the season. A victory for the home side …

ARNOLD CLARK PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY 17 th JANUARY 2026 GHA 21 HERIOT’S 19 By CHRIS NAIRN Heriot’s arrived as our belated “First Foot” after the Festive break. Despite the traditional exchange of pleasantries before the match there was no doubt that both clubs and their respective supporters understood the importance of this fixture. With few matches …

ARNOLD CLARK PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2025 GHA 14 HAWICK 7 Chris Nairn The Braidholm faithful arrived at the ground on Saturday buoyed by the victory in the Scottish Cup last weekend which halted the recent run of reverses. GHA returned to league business and entertained Hawick in what promised to be a close encounter to …

SCOTTISH CUP SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2025 GHA 17  GLASGOW ACCIES 12 By Rhys Jones, Guest Reporter Multimedia Student at Glasgow Caledonian University With thanks to Chris Nairns for providing support and top tips on the day to help Rhys put this report together. A long-awaited win for Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians (GHA) as they continue to …

SCOTTISH CUP SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2025 GHA 17  GLASGOW ACCIES 12 By CHRIS NAIRN Saturday saw a welcome return to competitive rugby at Braidholm. A busy schedule welcomed amongst others Veteranos Elche Rugby Club from Spain to play the Famous Gazelles and the Auld Barbarians. Our talented and much travelled Lions squad also featured at …

ARNOLD CLARK PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER 2025 GHA 14 WATSONIANS 19 By CHRIS NAIRN   A beautiful Autumnal day greeted all to Braidholm this Saturday. Recent reversals have reminded the Braidholm faithful that this is a very demanding league where only total commitment and consistent execution of quality rugby will lead to success and indeed survival. A …

ARNOLD CLARK PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2025 GHA 41 KELS0 27 By Chris Nairn Following last Saturday’s sensational last-minute drama, the Braidholm faithful arrived on Saturday wondering if we would witness another such moment. Kelso arrived following their victory in the fierce Border rivalry match with Hawick, so GHA knew that they faced a very …

NATIONAL LEAGUE 1 SATURDAY MARCH 1st 2025 GHA 76 DUNDEE RUGBY 12 By CHRIS NAIRN I hope Maximus will forgive me for adapting the battle cry of the Roman Legions as my tribute to the outstanding efforts of the GHA first XV playing squad, coaching and support staff which have secured Championship success in a …