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Read the latest from the Bhubesi Pride Expedition...

Posted on Thursday, 21 March 2013 @ 17:49
 

Were you there? Here's a few folk that were!

Posted on Saturday, 09 March 2013 @ 15:22
 

Check out some of the footage and reaction to the memorial

Posted on Wednesday, 20 February 2013 @ 10:22
 

in Wilton Lodge Park Hawick.

Posted on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 @ 16:00
 

We've supported Alan Biggar on his third crazy motoring quest...

Posted on Thursday, 14 February 2013 @ 16:45
 

Some made you laugh, some made you cry...

Posted on Tuesday, 20 March 2012 @ 23:50
 

Update & latest news...

Posted on Friday, 02 March 2012 @ 09:49
 

Were you at Prestonfield on Friday?

Posted on Monday, 27 February 2012 @ 00:24
 

The programme is intended to introduce another generation to Bill’s unique commentaries and to encourage

Posted on Friday, 17 February 2012 @ 09:09
 

who has donated his winnings to the Foundation!

Posted on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 @ 09:43
 

For their fantastic fundriasing efforts!

Posted on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 @ 08:11
 

at this year's Bill McLaren Foundation Golf Day supported by Carbon Financial Partners Ltd.

Posted on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 @ 13:53
 

He could sidestep 3 men in a telephone box & other gems!

Posted on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 @ 09:40
 

Were you at the Auld Enemy dinner on Friday?

Posted on Monday, 06 February 2012 @ 09:48
 

Check out the shield!

Posted on Saturday, 04 February 2012 @ 07:43
 

Check out these quotes from the Great Sportsmanship blog

Posted on Friday, 03 February 2012 @ 07:52
 

..Bill McLaren Foundation Director Mr Alistair Moffat.

Posted on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 @ 12:08
 

who have made a donation of £10,000 to the Bill McLaren Foundation!

Posted on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 @ 12:11
 

Programme in association with the Bill McLaren Foundation which is to create a postive coaching environment for all youth and mini players where they not only become more skilled players, but also learn the life skills that meant so much to Bill McLaren.

Posted on Tuesday, 04 October 2011 @ 11:58
 

The passion he had for the game was infectious when you were around him. He always saw the best."

Posted on Thursday, 22 September 2011 @ 11:35
 

Scottish Rugby is set to add some extra spice to the top level of the domestic season by introducing a new piece of competition silverware - The Bill McLaren Shield, in honour of the great rugby commentator.

Posted on Friday, 02 September 2011 @ 12:35
 

On the eve of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand; join rugby legends such as Zinzan Brooke, Kenny Logan and many more in support of the Bill McLaren Foundation.

Posted on Thursday, 25 August 2011 @ 12:46
 

Supporting the Bill Mclaren Foundation!

Posted on Friday, 22 July 2011 @ 15:58
 

Join legends including Zinzan Brooke, Kenny Logan and Phil Greening at London's Caledonian Club on 8th September, the eve of the Rugby World Cup.

Posted on Friday, 15 July 2011 @ 12:41
 

All in aid of the Bill McLaren Foundation... Massive thanks and good luck to Stuart, Andy & Grant

Posted on Thursday, 07 July 2011 @ 11:17
 

The popular Glynneath Male Voice Choir has asked to perform a concert in Hawick in honour of Bill McLaren and the town's special connection with Wales.

Posted on Friday, 01 July 2011 @ 10:10
 

gets unanimous support from the Scottish Borders Council

Posted on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 @ 12:20
 

Round up of some of the action from Friday night!

Posted on Monday, 27 June 2011 @ 11:22
 

Thanks so much guys! 

Posted on Tuesday, 21 June 2011 @ 16:00
 

Still looking for some inspiration? Look no further!

Posted on Friday, 17 June 2011 @ 15:55
 

and lots of press coverage for the Bill McLaren Centre of World Rugby!

Posted on Friday, 17 June 2011 @ 11:02
 

Words from Foundation Director Ian Landles

Posted on Thursday, 16 June 2011 @ 15:16
 

Bill's Centre of World Rugby, Fathers Day & More!

Posted on Wednesday, 15 June 2011 @ 09:57
 

The Jolomo Bank of Scotland Awards 2011 Presentation Dinner will be held at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum Glasgow on 24th June.

Posted on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 @ 08:44
 

The Bill McLaren Foundation has awarded a grant of £2000 to Hawick High School for the pilot of “The Class of Rugby”.

Posted on Thursday, 05 May 2011 @ 11:00
 

All the latest from The Bill McLaren Foundation

Posted on Thursday, 21 April 2011 @ 12:38
 

Join us on 25th May at the exclusive Renaissance club for the Bill McLaren Foundation golf day.

Posted on Monday, 11 April 2011 @ 18:10
 

Well known Borderer Alistair Moffat has been appointed a director of the Bill McLaren Foundation.

Posted on Wednesday, 06 April 2011 @ 11:19
 

Latest news from the Foundation

Posted on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 @ 14:50
 

Are now available online!

Posted on Tuesday, 22 March 2011 @ 23:10
 

Lastest news from the Foundation

Posted on Wednesday, 09 March 2011 @ 14:45
 

£425 was raised by 40 common riding enthusiasts whilst at Kelso races.

Posted on Tuesday, 08 March 2011 @ 14:52
 

Linda Lawson presents TFG with Big Sheet

Posted on Monday, 07 March 2011 @ 08:01
 

Major Rugby Match Announced

Posted on Wednesday, 02 March 2011 @ 23:59
 

The latest Foundation news...

Posted on Monday, 28 February 2011 @ 15:07
 

The inaugural major fundraising event in Scotland for the Bill McLaren Foudation took place at Prestonfield, Edinburgh on Friday 11th February - the eve of the Scotland v Wales rugby international.

Posted on Tuesday, 15 February 2011 @ 16:08
 

Until our first Voice of Sport dinner at Prestonfield in Edinburgh...

Posted on Wednesday, 09 February 2011 @ 18:04
 

Scotland A make it three wins out of three.

Posted on Monday, 07 February 2011 @ 10:44
 

Scot A head for Netherdale again

Posted on Friday, 04 February 2011 @ 09:26
 

Bills grandson wins his 23rd Cap

Posted on Wednesday, 02 February 2011 @ 03:08
 

Supporters at Friday nights match at Netherdale make a sizeable donation

Posted on Monday, 31 January 2011 @ 22:22
 

We reported yesterday that to mark the anniversary of his death, Bill’s family have donated his substantial archive spanning 50 years of broadcasting to the Bill McLaren Foundation. We've ha...

Posted on Thursday, 20 January 2011 @ 16:57
 

A year on... The latest Foundation news.

Posted on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 @ 15:28
 

One year ago today the rugby world was rocked with the news of Bill's death

Posted on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 @ 00:00
 

Massive thanks to the Sunday Mail sportscotland Scottish Sports Awards 2010 for their support of the Bill McLaren Foundation.

Posted on Monday, 10 January 2011 @ 16:33
 

Two great anecdotes just sent to us from one of our Supporters!

Posted on Thursday, 06 January 2011 @ 22:23
 

Seasons' Greetings from The Bill McLaren Foundation

Posted on Friday, 17 December 2010 @ 15:23
 

There's certainly some snow in Hawick!

Posted on Wednesday, 08 December 2010 @ 15:04
 

The latest Foundation news

Posted on Tuesday, 30 November 2010 @ 14:31
 

Rory Bremner, John Motson, Peter Alliss, Peter O'Sullevan, Murray Walker, Ian Robertson, John Inverdale, Chris Cowdrey & more!

Posted on Wednesday, 24 November 2010 @ 12:24
 

Bill's grandson Rory named as Scotland captain for upcoming Autumn test v South Africa

Posted on Wednesday, 17 November 2010 @ 17:05
 

Bill McLaren was last night honoured as one of the first twelve inductees into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame.

Posted on Friday, 05 November 2010 @ 09:58
 

Cardiff, Edinburgh and The Renaissance Club - check out our events in 2011.

Posted on Tuesday, 26 October 2010 @ 15:36
 

Charity Director Andy Irvine has been appointed as Lions Tour Manager for the 2013 tour.

Posted on Monday, 18 October 2010 @ 18:57
 

A tribute to the greatest commentators - Tuesday 23rd November with Rory Bremner and Ian Robertson

Posted on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 @ 11:12
 

John Rutherford and Linda Lawson join the Supporters' Club!

Posted on Tuesday, 28 September 2010 @ 15:01
 

We're asking every rugby union to show that they support the aims of the Foundation.

Posted on Monday, 27 September 2010 @ 14:03
 

Vote for your nominee for the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame.

Posted on Thursday, 23 September 2010 @ 16:33
 

Th inaugural Bill McLaren Celeb Am was won by Johnstons of Elgin with rugby great Gregor Townsend.

Posted on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 @ 16:10
 

Bill McLaren Foundation Director Andy Irvine has been appointed Chairman of Celtic Rugby

Posted on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 @ 17:02
 

Coverage from the BBC of the Bill McLaren Celeb Am

Posted on Sunday, 22 August 2010 @ 09:35
 

The 16th Hole at Hawick Golf Club has been named "McLaren's Miracle" today...

Posted on Friday, 20 August 2010 @ 15:58
 

5 live Sport is opening up its commentary archives & wants your suggestions

Posted on Friday, 20 August 2010 @ 14:15
 

Article from The Scotsman in advance of tomorrow's Bill McLaren Celeb Am

Posted on Thursday, 19 August 2010 @ 16:18
 

Latest news from The Bill McLaren Foundation

Posted on Thursday, 19 August 2010 @ 15:36
 

The link between Hawick Balls, the famous buttery mint, and Bill McLaren are legendary.

Posted on Monday, 02 August 2010 @ 12:37
 

We're delighted to have Sainsburys sponsoring the inaugural Bill McLaren Celeb Am!

Posted on Friday, 30 July 2010 @ 17:10
 

Friday, 20 August, 2010. Vertish Hill, Hawick

Posted on Monday, 19 July 2010 @ 17:19
 

Welcome to Merchiston Castle School who've joined the Bill McLaren Foundation Supporters' Club today.

Posted on Tuesday, 06 July 2010 @ 19:23
 

James Thompson receives £250 cheque from 18-year-old Murray Johnstone

Posted on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 @ 09:01
 

Rotary Club of Hawick joins Bill McLaren Supporters Club.

Posted on Thursday, 17 June 2010 @ 17:16
 

Support the Foundation by making your Dad a member of the Supporters' Club for Father's Day!

Posted on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 @ 11:54
 

Thanks to the Alternative Calcutta Cup Wanderers for their cheque for a staggering £740.

Posted on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 @ 11:38
 

Rory Lawson to replace Chris Cusiter as Scotland scrum half

Posted on Thursday, 10 June 2010 @ 12:22
 

The latest Foundation news...

Posted on Wednesday, 09 June 2010 @ 14:55
 

Linda Lawson talking about Bill & the Foundation on Borders TV

Posted on Monday, 07 June 2010 @ 11:49
 

Neill Montgomery, is competing in the 65-mile Hadrians Wall Walk

Posted on Monday, 07 June 2010 @ 10:41
 

A Bill McLaren Celeb Am golf competitiion is being held on Friday, 20 August, at the Vertish Hill Course in Hawick.

Posted on Friday, 04 June 2010 @ 09:48
 

Bill McLaren was inducted into the HSBC Hall of Fame last night at the RPA Compucenter Rugby Players' Awards 2010.

Posted on Thursday, 27 May 2010 @ 09:33
 

International sevens teams from around the globe dropped in on some of Edinburgh’s famous landmarks as they enjoyed some down-time in Scotland’s capital.

Posted on Thursday, 27 May 2010 @ 09:15
 

I dinnae ken much aboot rugby, I never met the man. But as a fellow Borderer, I’ve aye been his loyal fan.

Posted on Wednesday, 26 May 2010 @ 14:37
 

President of Hawick Linden gives donation to Foundation

Posted on Thursday, 20 May 2010 @ 07:33
 
Posted on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 @ 15:12
 

Welcome to Selkirk RFC, winners of the Radio Borders Border League title for the third season running!

Posted on Monday, 17 May 2010 @ 11:13
 

Thanks to David Chapman of the Alternative Calcutter Cup Wanderers for this great story…

Posted on Monday, 17 May 2010 @ 10:03
 

Kesteven RFC are the first rugby club to join the Supporters' Club since the club was launched officially.

Posted on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 @ 10:28
 

Eighteen year old Murray Johnstone is participating in the Edinburgh 10k run on 2 May, 2010, with proceeds

Posted on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 @ 13:22
 

We have recently launched a Supporters’ Club, which we would ask you to consider joining 

Posted on Friday, 09 April 2010 @ 17:22
 

What an amazing night - here's a few highlights....

Posted on Friday, 12 March 2010 @ 09:43
 

Press articles following Bill McLaren Foundation launch...

Posted on Friday, 05 March 2010 @ 09:07
 

The Bill McLaren Foundation was officially launched today at Murrayfield...

Posted on Thursday, 04 March 2010 @ 12:47
 

SRU holding special evening to celebrate the life of The Voice of Rugby...

Posted on Thursday, 04 March 2010 @ 08:58
 

Jim Thompson, Bill McLaren's grandson keeps rugby in the family...

Posted on Thursday, 04 March 2010 @ 08:40
 

Murrayfield Stadium is to host a tribute to Bill McLaren on Thursday 11 March...

 

Posted on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 @ 10:41
 

The Foundation has been granted charitable status. Trustee Andy Irvine was...

Posted on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 @ 09:15
 

Hawick pays tribute to Bill McLaren.

Posted on Friday, 19 February 2010 @ 22:26
 

Scotland Head Coach, Andy Robinson OBE is inviting all Scotland supporters...

Posted on Thursday, 18 February 2010 @ 23:04
 
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