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Gala RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
ala RFC is based in Netherdale in the Scottish Borders and their first team currently competes in the Scottish National League Division One . They are led by President Bob Sneddon who is supported by Ian Dalgleish and the club is looking to progress under their guidance .
So far this season they have put together a solid campaign , having compiled a league record of eleven wins , ten defeats and one draw from their twenty two matches . This saw them finish in a safe mid-table position with sixty points on the board .
This should provide them with a solid platform from which to build as they look towards the future . As long as they are able to retain their current group of players and can perhaps make one or two quality additions they should be in with a good chance of pushing on again next season .
Gala RFC is not a club to focus solely upon their senior set up and this is reflected by the fact that they also run a youth section . This part of the club looks to provide young players from the local area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential .
It is important for any club looking to be successful over a sustained period of time to be able to produce their own talent and this is an area they appear to have covered . It will certainly be exciting to see how their youngsters can progress over the coming years .
In order to help these players make the sometimes difficult transition into the senior game they also run a 2nd XV . This allows them to gain experience of adult level rugby even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action which can be an important step in the development process .
Another benefit of having an extra side is that it allows the first XV to benefit from far greater strength in depth . If they are ever left short on numbers through injury they have the option of calling up replacements with a limited amount of disruption .
There is much to admire about the fine set up that Gala RFC currently has in place and this is thanks to all of the hard work that goes into the club . Hopefully they will be able to continue in the same manner for many years to come . info @ bordersbuses . co . uk 01896 754350
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