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Ray French dies: Legendary BBC commentator and 'Voice of Rugby League' passes away

Ray French dies: Legendary BBC commentator and 'Voice of Rugby League' passes away

Ray French was known as the 'Voice of Rugby League' and became a popular figure on the BBC before he suffered from dementia in recent years

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