In a poignant moment before Scotland’s Six Nations match against Ireland, Sir Chris Hoy had the honour of delivering the match ball as the teams prepared to kick-off.
The 48-year-old six-time Olympic gold medalist wore a Scotland rugby jersey with ‘Hoy’ on the back and appeared emotional, as did many around the stadium.
His presence added a symbolic touch to the occasion, further stirring the crowd’s excitement for the game ahead.
As a sell-out Murrayfield erupted in applause, Hoy’s involvement in the pre-match ceremony resonated deeply, capturing the pride and passion of Scottish sport.
The match ball was transported from Dublin to Edinburgh by Rob Wainwright, former Scotland captain and close teammate of the late Doddie Weir, who is a champion of Doddie Aid.
Wainwright cycled over 800 miles across five days, and it's the sixth consecutive year that the 59-year-old has completed an endurance challenge to raise money for charity.
In October 2024, Hoy revealed that he has terminal prostate cancer and was given “two to four years” to live. So, every public appearance is cherished.
