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 ...

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

Tributes from across rugby league have begun to pour in for Ray French following his passing: including a heartfelt one from ...

Rugby league has been sent into mourning following the sad passing of legendary broadcaster Ray French MBE at the age of 85.

Ray French has died at the age of 85. The former rugby league and union star was best known for his commentary work with the ...

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

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

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

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.

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