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Ray French dead at 85: Sport in mourning after veteran commentator known as 'the voice of rugby league' passes away

Ray French dead at 85: Sport in mourning after veteran commentator known as 'the voice of rugby league' passes away

DAVID COVERDALE: French commentated on the sport on BBC television for 32 years, having taken over from Eddie Waring in 1981.

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