Bill McLaren Foundation
Encyclopedia
The Bill McLaren Foundation has been set up in Bill McLaren
’s name, with the support of his family, to serve three purposes :
The Foundation was launched at Murrayfield Stadium
on 4 March 2010.
Charity Directors include Andy Irvine and John Rutherford
.
Bill McLaren
William Pollock "Bill" McLaren CBE was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. Until his retirement in 2002, he was known as 'the voice of rugby'...
’s name, with the support of his family, to serve three purposes :
- To develop and promote the sport of rugby union and its values
- To encourage and provide sporting opportunities for young people
- To create an educative centre which will include the Bill McLaren Archive
The Foundation was launched at Murrayfield Stadium
Murrayfield Stadium
Murrayfield Stadium is a sports stadium located in the west end of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Its all-seater capacity was recently reduced from 67,800 to 67,130 to incorporate the largest permanent "big screen" in the country though it still remains the largest stadium in Scotland and one...
on 4 March 2010.
Charity Directors include Andy Irvine and John Rutherford
John Rutherford
John Rutherford may refer to:* John Rutherford , Scottish professor father of Daniel Rutherford* John Rutherford , governor of Virginia* Jock Rutherford , English footballer...
.
External links
- Foundation to ensure 'Voice of Rugby' Bill McLaren will echo forever The Scotsman 5 March 2010
- Bill McLaren Foundation launches with blessing of man himself The Herald 5 March 2010
- Rugby unites to plan fitting tribute to Bill McLaren's name The Telegraph 5 March 2010
- The Bill McLaren Foundation The Bill McLaren Foundation Website