Ian A. Hyde-Lay (born 31 January 1958, in

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) is a

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former

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footballer, coach and referee. He played as fly-half. Before his rugby union career, he was also a

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player, with his position being guard, and coach as well.

Career

Basketball career

In 1979, Hyde-Lay was captain and guard of the Victoria Vikes squad which won the national title during the 1979–80 season. He also coached the basketball team of the

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, where

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and

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played. As of 2017, he is the Victoria Vikes' assistant coach.

Rugby union career

Hyde-Lay debuted for

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against

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on 7 June 1986, at Burnaby Lake. He was also member of the Canadian squad at 1987 Rugby World Cup, but did not play any match during the tournament. His last cap was against

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on 11 June 1988, at Saranac Lake. After his playing and refereeing careers, he coached Castaway Wanderers.

References

External links

Ian Hyde-Lay international statistics at ESPN Scrum
1958 births Canadian rugby union players Sportspeople from Duncan, British Columbia Living people Canada international rugby union players Rugby union fly-halves Rugby union referees Canadian basketball coaches Victoria Vikes basketball players 1987 Rugby World Cup players Rugby union players from British Columbia {{canada-rugbyunion-bio-stub