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Gala claimed the spoils over Border rivals in the traditional Boxing Dy clash. Image: Ronald Yule
Clubland

Big crowd sees Gala defeat Melrose in traditional Boxing Day clash

27 December 2022 David Barnes 5

Two first-half tries from Scott Peffers help hosts pick up a big win in Boxing Day Waverley Cup clash at Netherdale …

Promotion to Premiership was on the line as Gala hosted Heriot's at Netherdale. Image Rob Gray
Clubland

Heriot’s withstand late Gala surge to take driving seat in National One title race

16 April 2022 Alan Lorimer 2

Goldenacre men on the precipice of becoming the first Super6 organisation to have their Club XV playing in the Premiership …

Gala defeated Biggar last time out - next up is a massive match with Heriot's Blues on Saturday. Image: Alwyn Johnston
Gala Rugby

Promotion to Premiership on the line as Gala host Heriot’s in National One title decider

15 April 2022 Gary Heatly 8

Two points separate the side going into penultimate match of league season …

The Maroon'd at Gala sports and music festival will finally take place at Netherdale on 21st August after a 16 month postponement due to Covid.
Clubland

Maroon’d at Gala sports and music festival scheduled for 21st August

17 June 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Maroon’d at Gala sports and music festival scheduled for 21st August

Inaugural event was initially planned for April 2020 but couldn’t go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic …

Bill Noble will be Gala's Director of Rugby next season. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Gala Rugby

Gala find a blend of youth and experience with new coaching line-up

29 April 2020 David Barnes 1

Bill Noble has been recruited as director of rugby, while Southern Knights full-back Fraser Thomson will lead the coaching panel, assisted by Opeta Palepoi, Euan Dods and John Amos …

Gala's Ross Cooke dives in to score in the corner during last year's Melrose Sevens. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
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UPDATE: Jed and Earlston join Melrose and Gala in postponing annual Sevens tournaments

17 March 2020 David Barnes 4

Organisers of all four tournaments are hopeful that they can host an event later in the year once the pandemic threat subsides …

Boroughmuir's squad were all smiles after their win over Gala
Boroughmuir Rugby Club

National One: Boroughmuir boost survival bid with big win over Gala

15 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One: Boroughmuir boost survival bid with big win over Gala

Captain Mark Hare leads the way in only match in the division to go ahead as Covid-19 threat sends Scottish rugby into lockdown …

Boroughmuir battled to a win over Kelso last week. Image: Dave Patterson
Ayr RFC

UPDATE: National One: Ayr v Heriot’s and Highland v Stirling Wolves games off

13 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on UPDATE: National One: Ayr v Heriot’s and Highland v Stirling Wolves games off

Ayr look to put breathing space between themselves and the drop-zone when they host Heriot’s under the Friday night lights at Millbae …

Biggar were crowned National One champions on Saturday after defeating Stirling Wolves at Bridgehaugh.
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National One round-up: Biggar clinch title with victory over Stirling Wolves

9 March 2020 Gary Heatly 2

Boroughmuir grasp a lifeline with a hard-fought victory over Kelso, but still have a lot of ground to make up to escape the relegation zone …

Biggar have one hand on the National One trophy after last weekend's victory over nearest challengers Heriot's. Image: Dave Urquhart
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National One preview: Stirling Wolves stand in way of Biggar’s title celebrations

6 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Stirling Wolves stand in way of Biggar’s title celebrations

Boroughmuir host Kelso knowing that they are now drinking in the last chance saloon …

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