The club initially suffered as it lost players and officials to Clarkston RFC who were pushing for a merger with Hutchesons Aloysians.

Hutchesons Aloysians refused the merger; and although Club President Bernard Dunn initially voted for the merge he was later to say: "Thankfully, we’ve both managed to move forward from what was a very difficult time, and I believe it would now serve little purpose.

"[3] Anthony Posa became Hutchesons Aloysians first full international cap when he played for Croatia against Czechoslovakia in a World Cup qualifier in October 2001.

"[5] In the club's last season, before a merger with Glasgow Southern, Hutchesons Aloysians finally ensured promotion to Division 2.

It was hoped that by merging two relatively strong Glasgow teams they could emulate the success of the Hawks and then begin to challenge the Anniesland side.

[9] GHA now has one of the largest catchment areas in Scotland, with a virtual monopoly on the south side of Glasgow plus several rugby-playing schools across the city feeding into their ranks.