Syd Millar: funeral for rugby legend taking place in Ballymena

He died on Sunday at the age of 89

The funeral for rugby legend Syd Millar is taking place in his home town of Ballymena
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 14th Dec 2023

The funeral for rugby legend Syd Millar was taking place today (Thursday) in Ballymena.

The former Ulster, Ireland, and Lions star died on Sunday at the age of 89.

A Service of Thanksgiving was being held at West Presbyterian Church in his home Co Antrim town.

Syd featured in nine Lions Tests across three tours, and coached the team to a series victory over South Africa in 1974.