Netherdale, home of Gala Rugby Football Club

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Netherdale, home of Gala Rugby Football Club

Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 1 Jan 2007

Gala Rugby Football Club are a rugby union team based in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1875, they play their home games at Netherdale, a stadium with a capacity of 6000. The team currently plays in the BT Premiership 2 and Border League, and the Gala sevens tournament takes place annually in April. The club has provided over the years 44 international players to the Scottish side. Other playing pitches are adjacent to this one for teams such as, Gala YM RFC, Gala Wanderers RFC (under 18 team) and Gala Red Triangle RFC (under 16 team).(More information on Gala RFC can be found at:- www.galarfc.com )

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