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Craig Chalmers

Episode 6 of 8

Controversial both on and off the pitch, rugby player Craig Chalmers tells Bryan Cooney about his memorable matches, including the famous 1990 Grand Slam at Murrayfield.

6/8 Capped 60 times for Scotland Craig Chalmers has always been a controversial figure in the world of rugby.

A member of the Scotland team that famously beat England at Murrayfield in 1990 he played his part in securing the Grand Slam and the Calcutta Cup.

Described by presenter Bryan Cooney as a man who always speaks his mind, Craig talks about the real rough and tumble on the pitch and the illegal moves he's been subjected to. They discuss the lengths players will go to win a match, the 'Bloodgate ' scandal involving the use of fake blood at his former club Harlequins and how his own behaviour may have hindered his progress as a coach.

25 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Aug 2011 16:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 16 Aug 2011 14:05
  • Sun 21 Aug 2011 16:30