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Willie John
Willie John McBride reflects on his life, from childhood in Moneyglass, through the The Troubles and apartheid in South Africa, to his captaincy of the British and Irish Lions.
Willie John McBride, one of Northern Ireland's best-loved sporting figures, reflects on his life on and off the rugby pitch. From humble beginnings on the family farm in Moneyglass, through the political turmoil of The Troubles and apartheid in South Africa, to his record-breaking captaincy of the British and Irish Lions. BBC Sport NI traces a sporting journey like no other.
Last on
Mon 2 Mar 201522:45
BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
Clips
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Willie John goes back to his old school
Duration: 01:52
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Exclusive interview: That famous 1975 try
Duration: 04:00
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Exclusive interview: Willie John on Randalstown's rugby club
Duration: 01:02
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Exclusive interview: Willie John on his mother
Duration: 02:33
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Gavin Andrews |
| Producer | Nikki Gregg |
| Executive Producer | Jane Tohill |
Broadcast
- Mon 2 Mar 201522:45BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
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