In 1937, Clarkston Rugby Club was formed, taking advantage of the local authority pitch and pavilion at Overlee Playing Fields.

[1] Clarkston was an "Open" club, created by a variety of former pupil rugby players who did not wish to undertake cross city travel to indulge in their sport.

In 1981, only 14 remained and of that number the Clarkston club was one of a select few - along with Kilmarnock, Stirling County and Dalziel - that had actually risen in the league set-up.

[2] In February 1982 Clarkston announced the leasing, from Eastwood District Council, of one and half acres next to Braidholm Park to allow the club to have 5 mini-pitches for youth development.

In 1977, Clarkston became the first club rugby team to cover their pitch with straw to prevent this,[1] although this technique was used before in international fixtures.

He stated: "Although our roots lie in Overlee and the expanded suburb of Clarkston, we severed that connection in reality some 25 years ago".

floodlights, 250 seater stand and expanded Clubhouse, in recognition of its changing character and by a significant membership majority at the May 1995 A.G.M., the Club altered its name to Glasgow Southern RFC.