Gala Y.M. RFC

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Gala Y. M. RFC
Full nameGala Young Men Rugby Football Club
Nickname(s)The YM
Founded1928
Location Galashiels, Scotland
Ground(s)Netherdale
PresidentAndrew Gould
Coach(es)Kevin Andison
Captain(s)Rhuary Horsburgh
League(s) East Division 3
2019–20 East Division 3
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Official website
www.galaym.co.uk

Gala Y.M. RFC is a rugby union club based in Galashiels, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in East Division 3.

Contents

History

The club was founded in 1928. [1]

Sides

Training is on Thursday nights at 7pm on the back pitches at Netherdale. [1]

Sevens tournament

The club runs the Gala Y.M. Sevens. [2]

Notable players

Scotland internationalists

The following former Gala Y.M. players have represented Scotland at full international level.

Honours

Mens


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References

  1. 1 2 "Gala YM RFC". www.galaym.co.uk.
  2. "Gala Y.M. Sevens". 27 June 2019.
  3. "Dumfries Sevens". 10 June 2019.
  4. "Lasswade Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  5. "Haddington Sevens". 7 June 2019.