Rugby: Telfer gives emotional tribute for ‘‘giant’’ Brown

Jim Telfer, director of rugby for the Scottish Rugby Union, led the tributes for Gordon Brown, who lost his battle against cancer yesterday at the age of 53.

Son of a Scottish international goalkeeper and younger brother of Peter, who won 29 caps of his own for the Scots in the 15-man code, ‘‘Broon Frae Troon’’ was born to be a sportsman.