on to play for Wales 7s as they were suffering from too many injuries. Coaching career He has been involved in coaching the Scotland youth teams. Administrative career He has been a member of the International Rugby Board (Now called World Rugby) Council and head of referees since 2010. In December 2020 Jeffrey was appointed as Chairman of the Scottish Rugby Board. In December 2022 Scottish Rugby announced that Jeffrey would stand down as Chairman in May 2023 but would remain on the board. Farming career Jeffrey's "day job" was his Borders farm, of which he had only one regret: "If I stand on a hill I can see England." Broadcasting career He commentates at rugby games on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound programme. References Sources Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ) External links John Jeffrey on Sporting Heroes A tribute to John Jeffrey in The Scotsman newspaper 1959 births Living people British & Irish Lions rugby union players from Scotland Kelso RFC players Male rugby sevens players People educated at Merchiston Castle School People educated at St. Mary's School, Melrose Rugby union flankers Rugby union players from Kelso Scotland 'B' international rugby union players Scotland international rugby sevens players Scotland international rugby union players Scottish rugby union coaches Scottish rugby union commentators Scottish rugby union players South of Scotland District (rugby union) players