Bill McLaren

[Montydog 135]

Just heard the sad news “The voice of rugby” OBE,CBE,MBE has passed on. A British institution

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/jan/1...en-dies-aged-86

[GlynRhedyn 32]

Yes, a sad loss. He was the voice of rugby for me in my early years right up to his retirement in 2002. A world rugby institution.

Glyn.

[rogero 4]

Yes, a sad loss. He was the voice of rugby for me in my early years right up to his retirement in 2002. A world rugby institution.

Glyn.

 

I was saddened to hear about this earlier today.

 

He was the voice of British rugby on the BBC for so long & I was always amazed at his unbiased commentary,

as he was obviously passionate about rugby in general & Scottish rugby in particular.

A sad loss to rugby & an aspirational figure for others to measure themselves by.

 

cheers rogero

[alexist 12]

Very sad news.

 

I grew up watching rugby and listening to "the voice" made you feel as if you were at the game. RIP a true legend.

[henryski 6]

very sad great voice saw a programe about him a few years back great fun and nice man ,,god age though

[wacmedia 277]

Hi,

 

Great commentator. RIP.

[nidnoyham 30]

With Bill, it was as if he was standing in the crowd, watching and enjoying the game with all the supporters. You could walk away from the T.V to make a cuppa and his commentary was even more enjoyable just to listen to.

 

R.I.P old son.