Bill McClaren-RIP

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Has died at the age of 86. He will be missed.

[Antony D]

Note from the Beeb - very sad day - remember the voice of Scottish ruby - loss to the sport - mins silence at six nations would be fitting tribute

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/sou ... 468319.stm

[Tigerbeat]

A great commentator in his time. Truly one of the greats.

Condolences to his family at this time.

[Noggs]

For me he has to be the very best rugby commentator the game has ever seen. A wonderful knowledge of all aspects of rugby and never lost for a quip, always delivered in that memorable border dialect.

A true rugby man in every respect, we are unlikely to see his match again. He will indeed be missed by all who knew him.

[tigerben]

The definitive voice of rugby the likes of whom we will never see again, who will be sorely missed.

[Anthony]

The definitive voice of rugby the likes of whom we will never see again, who will be sorely missed.

Couldn't agree more, a true legend of the game

[CJ]

authoritative, knowledgable and a real lover of rugby. very sad day. hope they do have a minute's silence at the 6N and pay tribute to someone who played such a big role in the sport.

[kuzza]

This is such sad news. When he was commentating, his voice was so familar it was like sitting down with a good friend to watch rugby on the telly.

[tigerfeet13]

Very sad news.

An absolute legend of a commentator.

A voice that many have followed, none have bettered.

[ashfieldtiger]

sat at my desk in the office silent, lost for words

[Bill W (2)]

One of the true greats. The 6N tribute would be most fitting.

[No. 3]

Truly great commentator, as others have said the definitive voice of rugby. My earliest memories of rugby on TV are with his voice providing it. He will be missed.

[RobGale]

As has been said. One of the greats.

My earliest rugby memories all involve the voice of Bill McClaren

RIP

[Hot_Charlie]

Truly great commentator, as others have said the definitive voice of rugby.

Indeed. One of the best commentators ever, in any sport.

RIP

[Noggs]

For those interested his autobiography 'The Voice of Rugby' published by Bantem Press is a very good read.