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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 …

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 CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2025 GHA 13 GLASGOW HAWKS 7 By CHRIS NAIRN Braidholm welcomed city rivals Hawks for the first derby league match of the season. A very busy afternoon saw the GHA 2XV defeat their Hawks counterparts in a very close encounter in the earlier kick off. The unusually late start for …

Director of Youth Rugby Competitive salary GHA RFC is seeking an ambitious and passionate Director of Youth Rugby to lead the largest youth rugby section in Scotland. With a thriving community of young players and a strong commitment to grassroots rugby this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the sport at one …

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 …

We hope you are all safe and well. With the weather we are experiencing today, the GHA Committee have made the decision to close the clubhouse tonight, Friday 24th January for the safety of our members, staff and visitors. We plan to open again as normal tomorrow morning ahead of the double-header home game and both …

We’re kick-starting the year with a bumper month of club events! With our final two 1XV home game days, Club Burns Supper, Giffnock Karaoke and Monthly Quiz all taking place, we’ve got everything you need to get rid of the January blues. Our first game of the year on Saturday 11th January will see a …

NATIONAL LEAGUE 1 SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2024 GHA 42 HIGHLAND RFC 13 By CHRIS NAIRN After several weekends of enforced inactivity due to Autumn Nations Series matches and the weather, it was a delight to report to Braidholm for League duty this Saturday. A very important opportunity to heighten awareness of Men’s Mental Health and …

NATIONAL LEAGUE 1 SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2024 GHA 20 BOROUGHMUIR 17 By CHRIS NAIRN   Head Coach Calum intimated to me, as I inspected the playing surface before the match on Saturday that this was a perfect November day to play rugby. Certainly, the pitch was in smashing condition with little wind despite a slight …