Ian Robertson (born 17 January 1945)[1] is a Scottish broadcaster, writer and former international rugby player.
[3] Robertson played rugby union for Cambridge University, Watsonians,[4] London Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1968–70) and the Barbarians.
[6] and since April 1983 he was the Corporation's official rugby union correspondent,[6] covering the sport not only on radio but also on television.
He regards Scotland's 1984 and 1990 Grand Slams and Jonny Wilkinson's winning drop-kick in the final of the 2003 World Cup as his "best on-air moments".
[7] Robertson is a prolific writer; he has written over 30 books and a number of biographies,[6] including those of Bill Beaumont,[8] Andy Irvine,[8] and actor Richard Burton.