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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Cornish Pirates McNab to make Doncaster move
Cornish Pirates winger Matt McNab will join Champ Rugby rivals Doncaster Knights in the 26-year-old Zimbabwe international has scored 30 tries in 51 appearances since moving to the Penzance-based club two years ago. He had previously spent time at Hartpury and Worcester Warriors and also played in South Africa's Currie Cup for the Zimbabwe Goshawks."Since arriving at the Pirates, Matt immediately showed his strength and ability and a real commitment both on and off the pitch," said Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle."He is a big personality who will be missed massively, and we would like to thank him for his quite considerable overall contribution."McNab added: "It has been the best two years of my rugby career so far, and I have loved every single minute."I can't thank everyone at the Pirates enough for what they have done for me along the journey. It's been amazing for my development on the field and in my day-to-day life off it."
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Spot the signs of prostate cancer as British & Irish Lions legend opens up on shock diagnosis
BRITISH and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has revealed his shock prostate cancer diagnosis. The former centre and fly-half has had to undergo a six-week stint of radiotherapy for the Advertisement 2 Sir Ian McGeechan has urged his own club players to get checked Credit:2 Some men may find passing urine painful or difficult Credit: Getty Images Opening up on the diagnosis the The 78-year-old told the outlet: "I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. I feel all right, really, just a bit more tired. "I don't want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested." The consultant director of rugby at Championship club Doncaster Knights has urged his own players to make sure to get themselves checked. Advertisement READ MORE IN HEALTH He continued to the Telegraph: "I said that to our players here, to make sure they get themselves tested. "I have an opportunity here at Doncaster and I have a good family, and I just don't think any differently. "I am trying to do all the right things for my health and fitness." As the rugby legend urges other men to get tested this is everything you need to know. Advertisement Most read in Health WHAT IS THE PROSTATE? The prostate is a small gland that makes up part of the male reproductive system. It is situated just below the bladder. The primary function of the prostate is to produce seminal fluid. HOW DO I GET CHECKED? A blood test or rectal exam is usually used to check the prostate for abnormal changes. Advertisement The PSA test checks the level of prostate specific antigen in your blood. While this blood test can lead to a cancer diagnosis it may indicate other prostate issues that are not necessarily cancer. A At home blood tests are also available to buy. Advertisement The a digital rectal exam performed by a doctor will allow them to feel the prostate gland through the rectum. During this exam they will feel for abnormal lumps or an abnormal shape. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? The However, if symptoms to present they will most likely cause problems when trying to pass urine. Advertisement This can include struggling to start or stop passing urine. You may also have a slow flow or feel pain when urinating. Some people may notice they are needing to use the bathroom more often, especially at night. Rarely, symptoms such as feeling your bladder remains full or blood in the urine or semen may occur. Advertisement WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? If your doctor is concerned about your physical exam or your blood test results you will be sent for further testing. This can include referral to a specialist or taking imaging scans of your prostate. You may also need to have a prostate biopsy performed for testing.
Reuters
11-05-2025
- Health
- Reuters
Former Lions coach McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
May 11 (Reuters) - Former Scotland and British & Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Scot said in an interview published on Sunday. McGeechan, 78, made 32 appearances for Scotland and played for the Lions on the 1974 and 1977 tours. He has been a member of the Lions coaching staff on six different tours, four as head coach. "I have prostate cancer. I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. I feel all right, really, just a bit more tired," McGeechan told the Daily Telegraph in the interview. "I always sleep well anyway so it has probably just added to it. I have to wait six weeks then have scans and a review of how effective the treatment has been." McGeechan has been consultant director of rugby at Championship club Doncaster Knights since 2024. "I have told the players here before the treatment started because there would be times when I would not be around for meetings or on the training field with them," he added. "The players have asked me how it is going and have been very good."
Times
11-05-2025
- Health
- Times
Lions great Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
Sir Ian McGeechan, the former head coach of the British & Irish Lions and Scotland, has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 78-year-old has taken charge the Lions on four tours, leading them to series victories over Australia in 1989 and world champions South Africa in 1997. He also coached Scotland across two spells, from 1988 to 1993 and again between 2000 and 2003, with the highlight being a Five Nations grand slam in 1990. 'I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy,' McGeechan, who is the consultant director of rugby at Championship side Doncaster Knights at present, told The Telegraph. 'I feel alright, really, just a bit more tired. I always sleep well anyway so it has probably just added
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
British and Irish Lions great Sir Ian McGeechan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Former British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 78-year-old told The Telegraph that he has completed a six-week course of radiotherapy at a hospital in Leeds after undergoing a blood test. Capped 32 times by Scotland, the former fly half appeared in eight Tests for the Lions as a player but is best known for his work as a coach. McGeechan steered the touring side on four trips between 1989 and 2009, overseeing series wins in Australia in 1989 and South Africa in 1997. McGeechan is currently working as a consultant director of rugby at Doncaster Knights in the Championship, and said he had urged the club's players to get tested. 'I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy,' McGeechan revealed. 'I feel all right, really, just a bit more tired. I always sleep well anyway so it has probably just added to it. 'I have to wait six weeks then have scans and a review of how effective the treatment has been. I have told the players here before the treatment started because there would be times when I would not be around for meetings or on the training field with them. The players have asked me how it is going and have been very good. 'I don't want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested. I said that to our players here. I said to them that they make sure they get themselves tested. If you are younger, it is more important.' Alongside his work with the Lions, McGeechan also had two stints as Scotland coach plus tenures at Northampton, Wasps and Bath. In the United Kingdom, about one in eight men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to Prostate Cancer UK. It mainly impacts men over 50.
