Ray French, who has died aged 85, was a dual international rugby forward who later became the voice of rugby league as a BBC ...

Rugby league great Ray French, who commentated on the sport for the BBC over four decades, has died at the age of 85.

Ray French will be remembered as an excellent rugby league player, an iconic commentator, but also a friendly, warm human ...

Ray French was known as the 'Voice of Rugby League' and became a popular figure on the BBC before he suffered from dementia ...

Ray French, a famous rugby league commentator has died at the age of 85 after living with dementia.French was also a player ...

LEGENDARY rugby commentator Ray French has died at the age of 85, the BBC confirmed today. The beloved broadcaster, who ...

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Ray French, regarded by many as the voice of rugby league, has died at the age of 85. French commentated on the sport on BBC television for 32 years, having taken over from the great Eddie Waring ...

Known as rugby à treize (rugby of thirteen) in France, had gained popularity in France rapidly after it was introduced in 1934. In 1939, on the eve of World War II, the French league had some 225 ...

In the 2011 New Year Honours, French was made an MBE for his services to rugby league. St Helens said the club were "deeply saddened" by his death, and added: "His legacy as a Saint will see him ...