A Knight for The Knights
29th February 2024
Doncaster Knights are delighted to announce the appointment of Sir Ian McGeechan as Consultant Director of Rugby. Sir Ian will assist and mentor Head Coach Joe Ford to create a new era in Doncaster RFC’s 150thAnniversary year.
Sir Ian excelled as a player, captaining Scotland on nine occasions before moving on to a highly successful coaching career. Scotland, the British & Irish Lions, Northampton Saints and London Wasps all benefitted from his knowledge and drive, during his illustrious rugby career for which he was recognised with an OBE in 1990 and a knighthood in 2010 for services to rugby.
Steve Lloyd, President of the Doncaster Knights said:
“After a relationship spanning a number of years, during which we have both fought, with others, for the betterment of Championship rugby, together with our mutual passion for Yorkshire rugby, Ian, or Geech to all who know him, very willingly agreed to come and give us a hand creating the future at Castle Park.
We continue to be focussed on development at Doncaster Knights, whether that be players, coaches or the club itself and I cannot think of a better mentor for Head Coach Joe Ford or a better fount of knowledge for the whole team and the club’s development generally”.
