Willie John McBride the Glengarth Sevens with a lion cub from Longleat, helping to raise money for the charity and adding to the atmosphere and help upkeep the reputation of sevens rugby at Stockport. Willie John McBride William James McBride, MBE, better known as Willie John McBride (born 6 June 1940) is a former rugby union footballer who played as a lock for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions. He played 63 Tests for Ireland including eleven as captain, and toured with the Lions five times — a record that gave him 17 Lions Test caps. He also captained the most successful
John Paul McBride basis before joining up with Derry City in Northern Ireland in 2003. McBride was with Derry City for only three months before returning to Scotland and signing for Partick Thistle in the summer transfer window. McBride made his debut for the "Jags" against Livingston on 9 August 2003. He was released after a single season with Partick after not doing enough to secure a new deal. McBride signed with Stenhousemuir after being released by Partick Thistle. He made his debut with Stenhousemuir under manager Des McKeown in the Scottish League Challenge Cup against Queen's Park, and remained with the club