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Sir Ian Robert McGeechan, OBE (born 30 October 1946) is a retired Scottish rugby union player, coach and teacher. Born in Leeds, McGeechan represented Headingley as his only club during a 15-year club career, qualifying for Scotland through his father he played 32 times internationally for Scotland over 7 years and won 8 caps on two ...
- 30 October 1946 (age 76)
- Carnegie Physical Training College
- Teacher, Director of rugby, Head coach
British and Irish Lions. Sir Ian Robert McGeechan OBE (* 30. Oktober 1946 in Leeds, England) ist ein ehemaliger schottischer Rugby-Union-Spieler und Trainer der schottischen Nationalmannschaft. Er trainierte außerdem bereits viermal die Auswahl der British and Irish Lions als Cheftrainer.
- 30. Oktober 1946
- Sir Ian Robert McGeechan
- Geech, Mr Lions, Lion Man
4. Apr. 2020 · Sir Ian McGeechan, a former Lions player and coach, picks his fantasy team for the 2021 tour to South Africa. He highlights the qualities of Hogg, Watson, Farrell, Davies and Sutherland as Test-Match Animals who can cope with the physical and mental challenges of the Springboks.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Ian McGeechan, the Lion King of the Lions, who played and coached the British and Irish Lions on five occasions. From his debut in 1974 to his final tour in 2009, he led the Lions to series success in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, and was a key figure in the Lions' revival in 1997.
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26. Apr. 2017 · We are of course talking about the great Sir Ian McGeechan. Starting with his stint with the Lions as a player, McGeechan toured with the Lions in 1974 and 1977, tasting victory in South Africa and defeat in New Zealand.
29. Feb. 2024 · The former British and Irish Lions coach and player will assist and mentor head coach Joe Ford at the Championship club. McGeechan, who has been knighted for his services to rugby, has also coached Scotland, Northampton, Wasps and Bath.
Sir Ian McGeechan is the only person in the history of the British & Irish Lions who has enjoyed success as both player and coach. Born in Yorkshire in 1946 to a Glaswegian father, the diminutive playmaker was a rugby natural from an early age, spending his entire career at fly-half and centre with his home town team, Headingley.
