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

French’s successor as the voice of rugby league on the BBC was Dave Woods. Himself one of the finest commentators the sport ...

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

In a special guest column, Martin Offiah pays an emotional tribute to Ray French following the legendary former commentator’s ...

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

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

BBC Sport celebrates the life of Ray French, a dual code rugby international and the voice of rugby league for a generation ...

French succeeded Edding Waring in the role when he took the job in 1981. He remained on the air for a total of 38 years.

BBC Breakfast presenters Rachel Burden and Roger Johnson took a moment to pay tribute to legendary rugby league commentator ...

WHILE he was widely known for his achievements in the sporting world, Ray French also spent many years teaching generations of schoolchildren ...

On Sunday's instalment of BBC Breakfast, viewers saw Rachel Burden and Roger Johnson deliver the latest headlines.

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