
Mayne
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Jack Mayne was an Irish rugby player known for his infamous antics both on and off the field during the 1938 Lions tour to South Africa. He earned six caps for Ireland before gaining notoriety for his disruptive behavior during the tour, including damaging hotel property and engaging in wild escapades. Mayne's rugby career was overshadowed by his legendary off-field exploits, which later led him to become a founding member of the SAS during World War II, as depicted in the BBC docudrama 'SAS: Rogue Heroes'.
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Mayne is known for his notorious off-field antics during the Lions tour.
Players who had their career made by a Lions tour or broken by it – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-07-05











