Rugby-Former Ireland and Lions great Syd Millar dies aged 89

FILE PHOTO: Chairman of the International Rugby Board (IRB) Syd Millar from Ireland holds the Webb Ellis Trophy aloft after bringing it into Sydney airport October 2, 2003. REUTERS/Will Burgess WB/CP/File Photo

(Reuters) - Former Ireland prop and British and Irish Lions player, coach and manager Syd Millar died on Sunday aged 89.

Millar was a stalwart of Ballymena Rugby Club and Ulster Rugby and made his Ireland debut in 1958, winning a total of 37 caps, as well as appearing on three British and Irish Lions tours.