This is the greatest Wales rugby team of all time and these are the Matt Williams. Susan and his children survive him. Known as 'the voice of rugby', he retired from commentating in 2002. He became more famous once his playing days were over for his work as a broadcaster, journalist and novelist. *Hes like a demented ferret up a wee drainpipe. Invite us to tell stories in your school or club. It was Bennett who ran out of his own 22, side-stepping a string of All Blacks and starting the move that led to a try at the other end of the pitch. The one-time captain of Wales was the natural heir of the voice of rugby, Bill McLaren, with whom he shared the BBC commentary box in his early days as a broadcaster. Winger Simon Geoghegan who was capped 37 times for Ireland between 1991 and 1996. I worked with him for a decade, one ofhis many "second voices". Rugby World Cup: Rugby's all-time greatest TV commentator revealed Many of his quips and quotes live on in the fond memories of rugby supporters. His novel, The Head of Gonzo Davies (2014), featured a rugby-playing supporter of Welsh independence, a thinly veiled autobiographical work about a back-row forward who has played for Wales but returns to his village in the valleys where the street lights have long gone outside the old rugby clubhouse. Rugby greats from past and present gathered at Murrayfield last night to remember veteran commentator Bill McLaren. There was also an internet campaign last year to give McLaren, from Hawick in the Scottish Borders, a knighthood for his work. It simply did not matter. There he struck up a partnership with another former Wales international, Jonathan Davies, and an odd-couple relationship with the one-time English hooker Brian Moore. Butler. Farewell to Bill McLaren 'the voice of rugby' - Logo of the BBC Bill Mclaren: Flower of Scotland - YouTube He was capped for England 57 times between 1985 and 1993. Former Welsh international turned pundit and broadcaster Jonathan Davies, 47, was McLarens co-commentator for his final game and said he had grown up listening to McLaren before working alongside him. He was capped 61 times from 1990 to 2000. This is what McLaren had to say about Phil Bennett, the great Welsh flyhalf. McLaren studied in Aberdeen and taught PE until 1987, coaching three players who went on to star for Scotland: Jim Renwick, Colin Deans and Tony Stanger. About the author Bill McLaren 11 books2 followers 'Voice of rugby' Bill McLaren put in the spotlight, Above par performance from Selkirk's man Thomas, New and improved facilities will make campsite a draw for tourists says Live Borders, Sentence deferred on Borders man involved in disturbance with former partner, Working hard to help traumatised children, More than 100 police hurt in French May Day protests, Fighter jets are roaring over my home in Sudan, JP Morgan snaps up troubled US bank First Republic. Heres a list of great McLaren quotes without any commentary. Bill McLaren Rugby Quotes (With Explanations) - Rugby Dome Bill McLaren, a gentleman with passion and a rare gift for description. Ex-Welsh great JPR Williams called McLaren an incredibly fair commentator despite his obvious love for the Scottish team. Murray, who is a volunteer with the BMF, said: "Bill was enormously thorough in his preparations with his commentaries and for his writing - and he did all of his research in a time long before Google.". Rugby's Great Heroes and Entertainers by Bill McLaren - Goodreads He would never have said anything about himself in such a way, for he was famously modest, a son ofHawick for whom adayaway from his home town was aday wasted. But he was broad-shouldered and had a big physical presence. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Rugby lost its true voice on Tuesday when much-loved and respected Scottish commentator Bill McLaren passed away at the age of 86. *Theyll be simply chuffed to bits down at. However, when it comes to monster kicks, there can be only Welsh rugby player worthy of that giant-sized accolade. His smaller brother Scott was three inches shorter but with a similar frame. He was known as 'The Voice Of Rugby'. Bill McLaren - Wikipedia They are different. Renwick sent the ball sailing wide. Phil Bennet was a renowned Welsh flyhalf from the 1970s. He loved it when he got abuse from the terraces. If your national team has been on the end of a pasting by the Boks, you probably know exactly what McLaren is talking about! (a) Send us any Bill McLaren quotes you recall (add them below in the Leave a Reply box at the very end of other comments) and/or, (b) Tell us what Bills commentaries meant to you (add them below in the Leave a Reply box at the very end of other comments) and/or. (modern), Bill McLaren in 2002, the year of his retirement Photograph: Huw John / Rex Features. That feared Welsh team of the seventies won three Grand Slams, with Davies tearing up the wing in each of them. You can use our stories in a structured programme. Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many. Sadly, McLaren, known as 'the voice of rugby' for his brilliant BBC commentaries, had died earlier in the year, but the visit to the Border town rekindled memories of Lawson's youth and gave him the subject matter to lift his side ahead of an encounter against the world champion Springboks. He was particularly offended by a piece in the Western Mail, a paper with little love for Pontypool, comparing him unfavourably with the French captain Jean-Pierre Rives, the warrior flanker with his blood-stained shirt. [2] He would later play for Hawick RFC. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images. They say down at Stradey that if ever you catch him you get to make a wish. Something went wrong, please try again later. William Pollock McLaren CBE (16 October 1923 - 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player.
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