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Irish Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Former Lions head coach diagnosed with cancer
Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan has urged rugby players and all younger men to get themselves tested after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 78-year-old, who is currently consultant director of rugby at Doncaster, led Scotland to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and oversaw series victories as the Lions boss in 1989 and 1997. Leeds-born McGeechan told the Telegraph: 'I have prostate cancer. I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. 'I feel alright, 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 (at Doncaster) 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. 'When I had my last treatment, from the receptionist to the radiographer, they all said, 'Well done, good luck, have a happy time'. Everyone. That support and the environment is so positive. What will be, will be.' As a fly-half McGeechan won 32 Scotland caps including nine as captain and won the 1974 Lions series in South Africa before touring again with the side in New Zealand in 1977.
Scotsman
11-05-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Former Scotland and British & Irish Lions great Sir Ian McGeechan confirms prostate cancer diagnosis
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The 78-year-old former centre and fly-half revealed he has just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan is urging rugby players and all young men to get themselves tested after confirming his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 78-year-old former centre and fly-half - who won 32 Scotland caps and toured with the Lions in 1974, winning the series in South Africa, and in 1977 in New Zealand - is currently consultant director of rugby at Championship club Doncaster Knight. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He famously led the Scots to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and oversaw series victories as the Lions boss in 1989 and 1997. Leeds-born McGeechan told the Telegraph,he has just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. He said: 'I have prostate cancer. I feel alright, 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 (at Doncaster) before the treatment started because there would be times when I would not be around for meetings or on the training field with the. 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, 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'When I had my last treatment, from the receptionist to the radiographer, they all said, 'Well done, good luck, have a happy time'. Everyone. That support and the environment is so positive. What will be, will be.' McGeechan triumphed on his first tour as Lions head coach, overseeing a 2-1 series victory in Australia in 1989. He oversaw a 2-1 series reverse in New Zealand four years later, before masterminding an against-the-odds win over world champions South Africa in 1997. He was appointed Scotland coach in 1988, leading the nation to a Grand Slam two years later, courtesy of an iconic 13-7 victory over England. At club level, McGeechan won the European Cup with Wasps in 2007 and the English Premiership in 2008. He also returned for a fourth Lions tour as head coach in 2009, but suffered a 2-1 series defeat in South Africa, and worked as an assistant on the 2005 tour of New Zealand.
The 42
11-05-2025
- Health
- The 42
Former Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
FORMER SCOTLAND AND British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan has urged rugby players and all younger men to get themselves tested after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 78-year-old, who is currently consultant director of rugby at Doncaster, led Scotland to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and oversaw series victories as the Lions boss in 1989 and 1997. Advertisement Leeds-born McGeechan told the Telegraph: 'I have prostate cancer. I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. 'I feel alright, 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 (at Doncaster) 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. 'When I had my last treatment, from the receptionist to the radiographer, they all said, 'Well done, good luck, have a happy time'. Everyone. That support and the environment is so positive. What will be, will be.' As a fly-half McGeechan won 32 Scotland caps including nine as captain and won the 1974 Lions series in South Africa before touring again with the side in New Zealand in 1977.
Irish Examiner
11-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Former Scotland and Lions boss Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan has urged rugby players and all younger men to get themselves tested after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 78-year-old, who is currently consultant director of rugby at Doncaster, led Scotland to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and oversaw series victories as the Lions boss in 1989 and 1997. Leeds-born McGeechan told the Telegraph: 'I have prostate cancer. I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. 'I feel alright, 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. Then British and Irish Lions' head coach Ian McGeechan (left) celebrates with Phil Vickery after a match (David Davies/PA) 'I have told the players here (at Doncaster) 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. 'When I had my last treatment, from the receptionist to the radiographer, they all said, 'Well done, good luck, have a happy time'. Everyone. That support and the environment is so positive. What will be, will be.' As a fly-half McGeechan won 32 Scotland caps including nine as captain and won the 1974 Lions series in South Africa before touring again with the side in New Zealand in 1977.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Scotland rugby legend Sir Ian McGeechan reveals he has prostate cancer and urges others to ‘get tested'
He's urging men to get tested after his own diagnosis STAR'S BATTLE Scotland rugby legend Sir Ian McGeechan reveals he has prostate cancer and urges others to 'get tested' LEGENDARY former Scotland player and coach Ian McGeechan has revealed he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The iconic ex-British & Irish Lions coach, 78, had to undergo a six-week course of radiotherapy treatment following a blood test. 3 Sir Ian McGeechan revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer Credit: Rex 3 Sir Ian McGeechan is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle back in 2010 Credit: PA:Press Association 3 Ian McGeechan was a successful coach for Scotland Credit: PA:Press Association Boring in Leeds, McGeechan made 32 appearances for Scotland between 1972 and 1979 and also represented the Lions. His playing career ended in 1979 and he embarked on a highly successful coaching career. That began as an assistant with Scotland before taking over as head coach for a five-year stint between 1988 and 1993. He famously led Scotland to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990. McGeechan has now revealed his diagnosis in an interview with the Telegraph and has urged other men to get tested. He said: "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. "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." Andy Farrell picks Simon Easterby among British & Irish Lions coaching team McGeechan was appointed Lions head coach in 1989 and was in charge for three consecutive tours to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, the latter coming in 1997. He would return as Lions coach for the tour to South Africa in 2009. McGeechan has also coached Northampton, Wasps and Bath in England. The latter of those was his last coaching gig, before he moved into an executive role with Leeds in 2012. McGeechan received an OBE for services to rugby in 1990 and was then given a knighthood 20 years later. While he hasn't held a coaching role for many years, McGeechan has continued to be a prominent figure as a pundit. He's worked for a host of broadcasters, including ITV and Sky Sports. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
