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The Guardian // Sport

Former Scotland and Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan says he has prostate cancer

Sunday 11th May 2025, 8:07AM

78-year-old says he has recently undergone radiotherapyMcGeechan led four British & Irish Lions toursSir Ian McGeechan, the former head coach of Scotland and the British & Irish Lions, has urged rugby players and all younger men to get themselves tested after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.The 78-year-old, who is the consultant director of rugby at the Championship club Doncaster, led Scotland to the grand slam in the 1990 Five Nations. McGeechan oversaw four series as the Lions head coach, defeating Australia in 1989 and South Africa in 1997. He also led the team on tours of New Zealand in 1993 and South Africa again in 2009. Continue reading...

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