32 h. ago Ian McLauchlan: The Mighty Mouse of Scottish rugby with a 'heart bigger than his body'

Former Scotland and Lions great dies aged 83

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33 h. ago Ian McLauchlan: Lions and Scotland legend 'Mighty Mouse' dies aged 83

Ex-Scotland captain started all eight Lions Tests on victorious tours of 1971 and 1974, scoring iconic try against the All Blacks

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34 h. ago Lions legend Ian McLauchlan dies aged 83 as tributes paid to Scottish rugby icon

Ian McLauchlan passed away on Friday and tributes have poured in for the Lions and Scotland rugby legend who was a key figure in winning tours over New Zealand and South Africa

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35 h. ago Ian McLauchlan dead aged 83: British and Irish Lions legend known as 'Mighty Mouse' passes away as tributes pour in for 'indestructible' hero

Nicknamed 'Mighty Mouse' for his powerful scrummaging and compact frame, he won 43 caps for Scotland between 1969 and 1979, captaining his country 19 times.

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35 h. ago Ian McLauchlan dead at 83 as tributes paid to Scotland and Lions legend

McLauchlan was known throughout the rugby world as ‘Mighty Mouse’, won 43 caps for Scotland between 1969 and 1979, captaining the side 19 times.

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35 h. ago Ian McLauchlan, Scotland and British & Irish Lions ‘Mighty Mouse’, dies at 83

‘Mighty Mouse’ led his country 19 times, winning 43 capsPart of successful Lions tours in 1971 and 1974The former Scotland and British & Irish Lions prop Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. The Ayrshire-born McLauchlan, who was known throughout the rugby world as Mighty Mouse, won 43 caps for Scotland between 1969 and 1979, captaining the side 19 times.McLauchlan’s legacy was cemented on the victorious Lions tours of New Zealand and South Africa in 1971 and 1974, being one of only five players to feature in all eight Test matches. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Legendary Scotland captain Ian McLauchlan dead at 83 as tributes paid

McLauchlan was born in Tarbolton, Ayrshire on 14 April 1942. He first showcased his skills in a Scotland trial in 1963 and made his debut for Glasgow District the same season before becoming a true legend

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59 h. ago Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin

The 555-mile cycle set off from Belfast on Sunday in memory of the late Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir.

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4 d. ago Scottish Rugby chief wants Gregor Townsend to remain head coach beyond 2026 Six Nations

Desire for ‘continuity’ extends to Edinburgh and Glasgow coaches

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1 week ago Glasgow Warriors could give Scottish Rugby much to ponder as frustrating reality sets in

Smith’s future is now up in the air - ‘it’s a big, big ask’

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2 w. ago Glasgow Warriors' URC title defence buried in Scottish graveyard as relentless Leinster march into final

Argy-bargy at the Aviva as Warriors comprehensively beaten

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3 w. ago Robbie Williams at Murrayfield causes massive congestion on bypass

The Angels star is set to take to the stage at the home of Scottish rugby later tonight with doors opening at 4pm.

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