Monthly Archives: January 2010

Sad news today. A voice we probably all grew up listening to.  Always inspiring.  Always positive about our great sport. A sad loss.

Voice of rugby Bill McLaren dies

Bill McLaren, known as the “voice of rugby”, has died Commentator Bill McLaren, known popularly as the “voice of rugby” has died at the age of 86. Mr McLaren, from Hawick, retired in 2002 and received an OBE, CBE and MBE for services to the sport. He began commentating even before his 10th birthday by copying the voices he heard on the radio. He went on to earn the respect of players, fans, and spectators by being the best-researched commentator rugby had ever seen.

Source: BBC Sport

Today has been quite cathartic really.

Some time ago, you may recall I did a small boo boo and rightly apologised for my error. Today, I returned to the scene of the crime for the first time. No real drama today, thank goodness. Home win, in a game I dont think any of us thought would really take place given the amount of snow we’ve had around these parts in the last few weeks. I’ve fared quite well with games during the poor weather, with some of my comrades now into their 5th week without a game. Glad I got a game in on the 2 Jan as well.

Anyway, hope the nasty weather is now behind us and we can get back into this rugby marlarkey we all know and love!

http://www.heavensgame.com/global-news/globetrotter/are-referees-too-protected.html

Some interesting thoughts here!