Bill McLaren dies

[tm4tj]

I see that the voice of rugby Bill McLaren has died at the age of 86.

He was always so knowledgable about his sport and a pleasure to listen to. Listening to him and the likes of Eddie Waring made viewing these sports most enjoyable.

[Johnboy]

I see that the voice of rugby Bill McLaren has died at the age of 86.

He was always so knowledgable about his sport and a pleasure to listen to. Listening to him and the likes of Eddie Waring made viewing these sports most enjoyable.

Bill McLaren was in a different class from Eddie Waring. I just lived for televised rugby when he was commentating on the old Five Nations.

I virtually lost all interest in RU when he hung up his mike.

Very sad news indeed.

[SMEE]

RIP Mr Rugby

[Hearach]

Really sad news. The end of an era. He was a true sports fan and a fantastic commentator. R.I.P.

[Scotty]

sad news. an excellent commentator with a passion for his sport.

[Glen Mhor]

Truly the voice of rugby. I loved his commentaries with his little phrases like "They'll be dancing in the streets of Hawick after that one".

I was never much of a rugby fan but I gave up watching rugby altogether when he retired.

A great Borderer. Very sadly missed.

[Yngwie]

Very few sports commentators have ever been so widely respected by viewers and participants.

And he was the only good thing ever to come out of Hawick.

[Caley Braveheart]

Bill McLaren's knowledge,passion,experince and research of the game was unbeliveable,and will never be seen again,god rest him, a true legend

[Bridge_Ender]

A true great, the first inductee into the IRB's hall of fame that was not previously an international player.

Listening to some of his commentaries in the obituaries on the BBC site it reminds you just how much passion and feeling he had for the game, a great loss to sport in general.

[gingerjaggy]

RIP Mr Rugby

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[ictchris]

I honestl think he was the best sports commentator this country has ever produced - absolutely brilliant commentary. A complete lack of bias as well. RIP.

[Caley Mad In Berks]

I honestl think he was the best sports commentator this country has ever produced - absolutely brilliant commentary. A complete lack of bias as well. RIP.

My thoughts as well. The word 'legend' is grossly overused these days, but if anyone qualifies, then Bill certainly did.