The Braidholm 7s - Rugby Sevens Festival in Glasgow, Scotland The Braidholm 7s is an open rugby sevens tournament held in Glasgow, Scotland. http://braidholm7s.co.uk Mon, 28 May 2012 17:12:51 +0000 Mon, 28 May 2012 17:12:51 +0000 hourly 1 3600 SnapPages.com Minerva Builders win 2012 Braidholm 7s rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/28/minerva-builders-win-2012-braidholm-7s Mon, 28 May 2012 17:12:51 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/28/minerva-builders-win-2012-braidholm-7s
The 2012 Braidholm 7s was won by the Minerva Builders, a Glasgow Hawks based invitaitonal side captained by former Scotland 7s International Peter Jericevich. The Builders defeated home side GHA in the final by 38 to 22 (6 tries to 4), with a fantastic performance. Peter was later awarded the Specsaver Newlands Player of the Tournament as he led a talented Builders squad starring Hawks full back Craig Gossman, Ayr fly half Ross Curle, Hawks centre Dean Kelbrick and the indefatigible Hawks flanker Grant Strang.

GHA took an early lead through Niall Cassie but the Builders responded with 4 unanswered tries before half time as the home side looked off the pace. However, GHA came back into it in the second half scoring three tries but just as the come back win looked on, Gossman scored a terriffic try from half way, chipping ahead and judging the typically unpredicatable bounce of the ball to perfection to dot down with in millimetres of the dead ball line. As GHA threw caution to the wind with seconds to go, another kick chase from the Builders was scored, this time by the dimunitive Sean Murray who's blistering speed was evident as he raced in for the try on the final whistle.

The Minerva Builders had come through a tough semi final against a well drilled Ardrossan Accies side after putting out he Greencok Wanderers in the Quarters. GHA's path to the final had proved less troublesome as they brushed aside the Monkey Trees in the Quarters before defeating the Melrose Powerbombs 42-0 in their semi final.

In an intense plate final, Hillhead/Jordanhill defeated East Kilbride in an enthralling game.



]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/28/minerva-builders-win-2012-braidholm-7s#comments 0 Player of the Tournament Award rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com Newlands Specsavers.

This award will be presented immeditaley after the Cup Final.
[...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/22/player-of-the-tournament-award Tue, 22 May 2012 16:15:20 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/22/player-of-the-tournament-award Newlands Specsavers.

This award will be presented immeditaley after the Cup Final.


]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/22/player-of-the-tournament-award#comments 1 Braidholm 7s 2012 - The Draw rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/22/braidholm-7s-2012-the-draw Tue, 22 May 2012 15:03:07 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/22/braidholm-7s-2012-the-draw
Gates open at 10am - Tickets available on the gate, £6 adults | £4 Students, U18s and OAPs | U12s go free.




]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/22/braidholm-7s-2012-the-draw#comments 0 GHA Minis Tournament rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com The GHA Mini Tournament, Sunday 27th May

The tournament registration will be 11.30 with Kick Off at 12.00. We anticipate finishing at 4pm with prize giving and medals for all the boys.

All GHA boys will be involved from P1 to P7. The visiting teams are: Helensburgh, GHK, Hillhead Jordanhill, Ayr, Linlithgow and [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/20/gha-minis-tournament Sun, 20 May 2012 17:47:26 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/20/gha-minis-tournament The GHA Mini Tournament, Sunday 27th May

The tournament registration will be 11.30 with Kick Off at 12.00. We anticipate finishing at 4pm with prize giving and medals for all the boys.

All GHA boys will be involved from P1 to P7. The visiting teams are: Helensburgh, GHK, Hillhead Jordanhill, Ayr, Linlithgow and Boroughmuir.

There will be lots of stalls and entertainment alongside the rugby: tombola, BBQ, face painting, bouncy castle, cake and candy stall and a bar.


]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/05/20/gha-minis-tournament#comments 0 Braidholm 7s 2012 rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com
Once again we hope to attract a great mix of social, invitational and club sides competing in both our Men's Open and also our Elite tournament which last [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/02/06/braidholm-7s-2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:06:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/02/06/braidholm-7s-2012
Once again we hope to attract a great mix of social, invitational and club sides competing in both our Men's Open and also our Elite tournament which last year was won by a fantastic Leicester Tigers Academy side who beat the Glasgow Hawks in the final.



]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2012/02/06/braidholm-7s-2012#comments 0 Tigers Triumph at Braidholm 7s rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com Elite Final: Leicester Tigers Academy 36 - 5 Glasgow Hawks

The Leicester Tigers Academy emerged victorious at a rain soaked Braidholm 7s after defeating the Glasgow Hawks in the final.

Open Final: The Bal Rams 22 - 5 Ardrossan Accies

The Bal Rams showed terriffic guts and determination to over turn [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/23/tigers-triumph-at-braidholm-7s Mon, 23 May 2011 06:21:56 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/23/tigers-triumph-at-braidholm-7s Elite Final: Leicester Tigers Academy 36 - 5 Glasgow Hawks

The Leicester Tigers Academy emerged victorious at a rain soaked Braidholm 7s after defeating the Glasgow Hawks in the final.

Open Final: The Bal Rams 22 - 5 Ardrossan Accies

The Bal Rams showed terriffic guts and determination to over turn a dangerous Ardrossan side who many had down as the dark horses in this years event after an imprressive showing last year. In the end, the Bal Rams more physical style of play was to prove the difference in the driving rain.

Plate Final: Dyslexia Untied defeat the Tech Tigers

Bright orange sleevless shirts would normally be a good idea for a summer sport like 7s however the Strathclyde University based Tech Tigers probably wished they had gone for wet suits given Saturday's conditions. Nonetheless, they put on some impressive performances as they made it to the Plate Final however they were ultimately undone by an equally impressive Dyslexia Untied team who ran out Plate winners.

Cathc the highlights on Scottish Rugby TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MlQ0RhTcqU

]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/23/tigers-triumph-at-braidholm-7s#comments 0 The Draw rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com The Draw for the 2011 Braidholm 7s [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/19/the-draw Thu, 19 May 2011 16:10:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/19/the-draw
The Draw for the 2011 Braidholm 7s


]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/19/the-draw#comments 0 Tigers set to roar at Braidholm 7s rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com
The Tigers will battle it [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/19/tigers-set-to-roar-at-braidholm-7s Thu, 19 May 2011 06:58:28 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/19/tigers-set-to-roar-at-braidholm-7s
The Tigers will battle it out against a string of club and invitational sides from throughout Scotland including local club the Glasgow Hawks and GHA's own invitational side, the Glasgow Titans.
The Braidholm 7s is unique in Scotland in that it includes both an Elite tournament and an Open event for those sides who are more focused on the social element of the game, not that the Open event doesn't end up being any less competitive!

Tournament Organiser Rangi Jericevich said: “We are delighted that the Leicester Tigers have agreed to play at Braidholm this year and look forward to seeing them in action. Our inaugural tournament in 2010 was a great success but we feel that we have really stepped things up a notch this year not only on the field but also with the array of pitch side activities and family entertainment that we've got on offer.”

Note to editors: The Braidholm 7s takes place on Saturday 21 May at GHA Rugby Club, Braidholm Road, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 6EB. The event kicks off at 10.30am with the finals set for 4.30pm. Tickets are available on the gate at £6 for adults, £4 for students/OAPS/U18s. U12s go free.

]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/19/tigers-set-to-roar-at-braidholm-7s#comments 0 Master Chefs at the Braidholm 7s rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com
http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/09/master-chefs-at-the-braidholm-7s Mon, 09 May 2011 17:20:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/09/master-chefs-at-the-braidholm-7s
The menu:

Starter
Goats Cheese, Chilli pear and Black pudding Salad
Main
Roast Silverside with Crushed New Potatoes and Seasonal Greens
Dessert
Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble

* Veg Options available on prior request

Email admin@gharugby.co.uk to book your place or call the club on 0141 637 5850

]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/05/09/master-chefs-at-the-braidholm-7s#comments 0 SRTV to cover the Braidholm 7s rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com here. [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/04/18/srtv-to-cover-the-braidholm-7s Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:19:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/04/18/srtv-to-cover-the-braidholm-7s here.



]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/04/18/srtv-to-cover-the-braidholm-7s#comments 0 Harviestoun Brewery Come on Board rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com
We will also have [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/03/03/harviestoun-brewery-come-on-board Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:53:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/03/03/harviestoun-brewery-come-on-board
We will also have Harviestoun B & T on tap in the beer tent.

]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/03/03/harviestoun-brewery-come-on-board#comments 0 The Braidholm 7s 2011 rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com
The main tournament will again be an open format with an emphasis on the 'social' aspect. 16 teams will battle it out (4 pools of 4 followed by knockout rounds) to be crowned the 2011 champions and bring home the [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/02/03/the-braidholm-7s-2011 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:17:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/02/03/the-braidholm-7s-2011
The main tournament will again be an open format with an emphasis on the 'social' aspect. 16 teams will battle it out (4 pools of 4 followed by knockout rounds) to be crowned the 2011 champions and bring home the £500 prize.

This year we will also be running an additonal elite event, with 8 teams split across 2 pools and the winner taking home a £1000 prize. Any teams interested in entering this event must first contact the organisers via the contact page. We are hoping to attract some big names from the 7s world so watch this space!

]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2011/02/03/the-braidholm-7s-2011#comments 0 Kaiviti Krusaders Win the Braidholm 7s rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com
Kaiviti were 28-12 up and appeared to have the game sewn up only for Cairn to make a sensational late come back, bringing the score to 28-26. Then in what was just about the final play of the game, Cairn came agonisingly close to scoring the winning try [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/05/09/kaiviti-krusaders-win-the-braidholm-7s Sun, 09 May 2010 21:05:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/05/09/kaiviti-krusaders-win-the-braidholm-7s
Kaiviti were 28-12 up and appeared to have the game sewn up only for Cairn to make a sensational late come back, bringing the score to 28-26. Then in what was just about the final play of the game, Cairn came agonisingly close to scoring the winning try withone of their players being held up inches short of the line.

It was a fantastic day in general with a large crowd enjoying some great rugby in the sunshine.

See you all again next year!

]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/05/09/kaiviti-krusaders-win-the-braidholm-7s#comments 0 The Draw rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com
See you all Saturday [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/05/07/the-draw Fri, 07 May 2010 18:05:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/05/07/the-draw
Following a raft of last minute changes, the draw was finally made, late on Thursday Night and it has thrown up some interesting fixtures.

See you all Saturday

]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/05/07/the-draw#comments 0 Scotland beat France at Braidholm rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/04/12/scotland-beat-france-at-braidholm Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:15:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/04/12/scotland-beat-france-at-braidholm
]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/04/12/scotland-beat-france-at-braidholm#comments 0 An Exciting Addition to the Scottish 7s Circuit rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com www.scottishrugby.org/community/

Friday, 26 March 2010

A new breed of rugby sevens tournament has emerged over the past decade.

While traditionally tournament participation would follow an 'invite only' format, [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/26/an-exciting-addition-to-the-scottish-7s-circuit Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:59:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/26/an-exciting-addition-to-the-scottish-7s-circuit www.scottishrugby.org/community/

Friday, 26 March 2010

A new breed of rugby sevens tournament has emerged over the past decade.

While traditionally tournament participation would follow an 'invite only' format, the sport's growing popularity has led to an increased demand for 'open' events that permit anyone to apply for entry.

The Braidholm 7s, based at the home of GHA Rugby Club in Glasgow, has been introduced to the rugby calendar with the ambition of becoming Scotland's premier open tournament.

Events that operate an open category, like the Bournemouth 7s and the Manchester Rugby 7s, have seen applications soar in recent seasons.

Outwith the club game, a number of specialised sevens teams have appeared - from corporate-sponsored invitational sides to bands of friends who get together for a few tournaments every summer.

This burgeoning appetite for the game has seen the largest open tournaments develop an almost music festival like reputation, with teams and spectators flocking from far and wide.

Braidholm provides the ideal location for a rugby sevens festival - a large, modern clubhouse, spacious playing fields with plenty of room for spectators, including a stand, ample parking, and good transport links.

Tournament organiser, Rangi Jericevich, said: "We want to create an event that adds an exciting new flavour to the Scottish sevens circuit.

"With our open invite we hope to attract a good mix of clubs and teams from a variety of backgrounds, playing some competitive rugby while enjoying the hospitality and festival atmosphere.

"We've got a variety of things happening on the day, and we've also organised what will be a fantastic after-party held at The Arches, Glasgow's iconic club and music venue."




]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/26/an-exciting-addition-to-the-scottish-7s-circuit#comments 0 JWF Ltd sponsor the Braidholm 7s rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/25/jwf-ltd-sponsor-the-braidholm-7s Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:36:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/25/jwf-ltd-sponsor-the-braidholm-7s
We are delighted to announce that JWF Ltd, a prominent supplier of Instrumentation Solutions into all industry sectors, have announced their support of the Braidholm 7s.

]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/25/jwf-ltd-sponsor-the-braidholm-7s#comments 0 New Logo Launched rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com Web Designer Paul MacLeod. [...]]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/15/new-logo-launched Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:54:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/15/new-logo-launched Web Designer Paul MacLeod.



]]> http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/15/new-logo-launched#comments 0 HIghland Spring at the Braidholm 7s rjericevich@gmail.com rjericevich@gmail.com http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/01/highland-spring-at-the-braidholm-7s Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:53:00 +0000 http://braidholm7s.co.uk/blog/2010/03/01/highland-spring-at-the-braidholm-7s
The Braidholm 7s are delighted to announce that Highland Spring, the Perthshire bottled water company, have offered their support to this year's tournament. They will be the official water supplier to the Braidholm 7s.

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