Legendary BBC rugby league commentator Ray French, the "Voice of Rugby League," has died at 85. El legendario comentarista de rugby de la BBC, Ray French, la "Voz de la Liga de Rugby", ha muerto a los 85 años.

Ray French, the legendary BBC rugby league commentator known as the "Voice of Rugby League," has passed away at 85. Ray French, el legendario comentarista de rugby de la BBC conocido como la "Voz de la Liga de Rugby", ha fallecido a los 85 años. French played for both Rugby Union and League, representing England and Great Britain respectively. French jugó tanto para la Rugby Union como para la League, representando a Inglaterra y Gran Bretaña respectivamente. He commentated on every Challenge Cup final for the BBC from 1982 to 2008 and was awarded an MBE in 2011 for his contributions to rugby league. Comentó cada final de la Challenge Cup para la BBC desde 1982 hasta 2008 y fue galardonado con un MBE en 2011 por sus contribuciones a la liga de rugby. Tributes are pouring in for the late sports icon. Los homenajes están llegando para el difunto ícono del deporte.