The quote comes from McLaren watching Hastings preparation before a place kick. The Welsh golden age ofthe 1970s would not have been so gilded without the soundtrack of Bill to the exploits ofGareth Edwards. But it was from the table-tennis commentary that the desire to call the shots on rugby union came. Rugby for orchestra and full voice, and nobody made a sound quite like Bill McLaren. He was the player who won 16 caps for Wales and captained his country on six occasions before retiring from international rugby union aged 27. Here is McLaren on a tall lock from the amateur era who also happened to be a copper. After their divorce, he married Susan Roberts, with whom he had a further three children, Jacob, Nell and Seth. McLaren was married to Bette, with whom he had two daughters Linda (born 1952) and Janie (born 1954, died 2000). The Yorkshireman, with his permanently peeved tone, and Eddie with an easygoing style which suggested that rugby was not the most important thing in the world, should not have worked, but it did, and the two became great friends over the years. Pontypool played on a public park, but were making a name for themselves in Welsh rugby, often not in a good way. McLarens final commentary in Cardiff eight years ago the 2002 Six Nations clash between Wales and Scotland saw the Millennium Stadium crowd sing For Hes a Jolly Good Fellow in his honour. See more. Invite us to tell stories in your school or club. 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Victor Ubogo who was capped for England 24 times between 1992 and 1999. In his early union career, he toured with the British and Irish Lions to New Zealand aged only 22. William Pollock McLaren, teacher and rugby commentator, born 16 October 1923; died 19 January 2010, BBC sports commentator and 'the voice of rugby union' for nearly 50 years, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Among those to speak were McLaren's grandson Rory Lawson who competed for Scotland in the Calcutta Cup two days later. He would shuffle a deck and flash through the cards, matching a player with a number. William Henry Thomas, the forgotten Welsh Hero of 1888 by @Wil94831317Bill April 23 2023 marks 135 years . *My goodness, that wee balls gone so high therell be snow on it when it comes down. Breeks are breeches. They were coached by the fierce disciplinarian Ray Prosser, but Eddie the varsity youth, with his cultured tones and inevitable nickname Bamber, after the University Challenge presenter, fitted in with Pontypools ethos. All rights reserved. His career included winning the 1995 World Cup. He merely points out that the two brothers were well-fed! It doesnt have to be someone who actually heard Bill. However, when it comes to monster kicks, there can be only Welsh rugby player worthy of that giant-sized accolade. Please do pass the word on so many more people can enjoy the spirit of the late great Bill McLaren. Bill believed passionately in sportsmanship. 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. It was nothing personal. On Jonah Lomu Its like trying to tackle a snooker table!, Now Im not a hodman, but if I saw Jonah Lomu running at me Id be putting down bricks, Ill tell you. [on Jonah Lomu]. Who would even think, let alone say, something like this on live TV? Scott played at centre and was bigger than most players at that level. His voice was almost operatic in its clarity and range as he described his son-in-law Alan Lawson scoring against England in 1976, when he managed to convey the excitement of the moment without bias, as only he could. Read about our approach to external linking. The one-time captain of Wales was the natural heir of the "voice of rugby", Bill. Windsor said: The biggest fear with him was when he finishes how do we replace him? In all he spent 19 months in hospital battling the condition and recalled crying myself to sleep each night as they took away my friends who had died that day. McLarens final commentary was the game between Wales and Scotland at the Millennium Stadium in 2002, when the crowd sang For Hes a Jolly Good Fellow and one Welsh supporter displayed a banner claiming Bill McLaren is Welsh. 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He declined the third to South Africa on principled objections to Apartheid. This refers to Springbok Mark Andrews and Scotlands Doddie Weir competing for the ball in the lineout. Rugby greats from past and present gathered at Murrayfield last night to remember veteran commentator Bill McLaren. JPRs former Welsh teammate, winger JJ Williams, 60, from Bridgend, said the commentator had the knack of finding adjectives to makes something ordinary sound fantastic. This weekend, like any other when the Six Nations Championship is being held, he will watch the matches from television at his home. Lets just say that like all the best props, Ubugo had a substantial posterior. However, he said it was fair to describe the room as "chaotic" and added: "It was an absolute tip. Some of his finest broadcasting work came in the form of montages and voiceovers during the London Olympics of 2012. 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There is another more coarse use of the term laying bricks which could also apply at the sight of Lomu charging towards you. Llanelli were one of the 11 founding clubs of the WRU in 1881 and one of the most famous names in world club rugby, producing legends such as Phil Bennett, Ray Gravell, Delme Thomas and Ieuan Evans. Barry John, yes, maybe. [2] He switched to television commentary six years later. There wont be the same amusing phrases, the vivid descriptions of players and locations from the contemporary commentators. I thought the telephone box line was about Robert Jones. He almost jumped to his left and right without changing speed. It is not. During a career with the BBC which spanned almost 50 years, McLaren became the most famous and respected commentator in the game. Definitely one of the Welsh greats from that era think Id go for Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies or the phenomenal Phil Bennett. He was known as The Voice Of Rugby. 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Bill McLarens spirit lives on here in this blog and in The Bill McLaren Foundation. Scott had a longer career at the top end of international rugby. Theres the Quinnell brothers, two well-nourished individuals. In the summer break the teenager was introduced to the Pontypool club, a more villagey, earthy Valleys side than the traditional east Wales big clubs, Cardiff and Newport. Over the following five decades he became one of the most recognisable and favoured voices on radio and television. McLaren would have chuckled at that notion, but the love of rugby in Wales was something he always . Craig in particular used to laugh to himself as opposition crowds (usually English) yelled down to him that he was fat. [2], McLaren's journalistic career started as a junior reporter with the Hawick Express. Prosser realised that Butler, with his analytical, calmer approach to the game, could bring something extra to his side, and by 1979 the great Wales coach Carwyn Jones was canvassing for the 21-year-old Butler to be captain of the Wales B team. All 60 Of The Best quotes are categorised as follows: Celebrations x 1; Fisticuffs x 3; Tough Guys x 5; Big Boys x15; Running x 12; Passing x 1; Kicking x 10; Jumping x 4; Weather x 2; Absolute Classic McLaren x 5; Looking Back x 2 Encouraging students x 1; Sportsmanship x 1. Nice one Richard I heard a commentator, this weekend (15/2/15), actually try to use Bills exquisite expression. The 58-year-old, who works as a commentator for S4C, said: He was wonderful to me in the sense that I was on the bench for Gareth all that time, but he made me feel just as important as if Id been playing. Most Scotsmen would have been dejected, but he didnt show it.. Known as 'the voice of rugby', he retired from commentating in 2002. Which brings us to the next quote. Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and a memorable turn of phrase endeared him to all rugby fans. *I was there (at Twickenham) in 1938 when Scotland won 28-16. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Murray Watson is going through Bill's vast archive ahead of this autumn's exhibition. Calder also captained the Lions on tour to Australia in 1989. He was just a lovely, lovely man and I was privileged to have worked with him and more importantly to have met him.. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Three of the others died but I made what amounted to a miracle recovery.. [2] He would later play for Hawick RFC. They had two daughters, Linda and Janie. It was through his junior reporting with the Hawick Express that he launched himself into a career of commentary, making his national debut for BBC radio in 1953, when Scotland were beaten 12-0 by Wales. They beat the world once by 70-3.. Here is McLaren watching defenders bouncing off legendary All Black winger Jonah Lomu. It was said that Bill McLaren, whohas died aged 86, was the voice ofrugby. William Pollock McLaren CBE (16 October 1923 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. Known as 'the voice of rugby', he retired from commentating in 2002. He said: I had the pleasure of co-commentating with him and learning from one of the best commentators the sport has ever seen or heard. But McLaren was delighted and provided his listening audience with helpful commentary as to what was going on. Butler took over from McLaren as the BBCs senior commentator in 2002. By 1980 Butler had won his first cap in the defeat of France in Cardiff. 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I dont remember Beaumont as being particularly large. Susan and his children survive him. His voice was instantly recognisable, and generations of rugby fans grew up listening to a man they believed to be fair, knowledgeable, and a lover of the game. Re carpet slippers hes right. *His sidestep was marvellous like a shaft of lightning (description of Welsh wing Gerald Davies). This is unusual (Australias John Eales is the only other one I can think of). *I look at Colin Meads and see a great big sheep farmer who carried the ball in his hands as though it was an orange pip. [12][13][14], On 11 March 2010, thousands of people attended a memorial celebration of Bill McLaren's life held at Murrayfield Stadium in the week leading up to that year's Calcutta Cup match which was played at the stadium. A flanker, he had a trial for Scotland in 1947 and was on the verge of a full international cap when he contracted tuberculosis, which nearly killed him. Nicknamed the Viet Gwent, they notoriously took no prisoners with their hard-nosed pack of forwards, spearheaded by the Wales front row of Charlie Faulkner, Bobby Windsor and Graham Price. Butler later became a published author. Let's see if you can match the quote to the player or coach! Here are seven quotes. We showed earlier that McLaren had a ready quip about him and his brother. [11] His funeral took place on 25 January at Teviot Church in Hawick, followed by a private burial at the town's Wellogate Cemetery after his hearse was applauded through the town of Hawick by hundreds of well-wishers who lined the streets to pay their respects to the "Voice of Rugby". Here is McLaren on Scott Gibbs, a burly Welsh center who switched successfully between rugby league and rugby union. But commanding the most space in the Wilton Park museum will be Bill's vast archive of rugby memorabilia and reports. If there was violence, itwas never anything more than "brief shenanigans", and nobody ever kicked a ball badly, but merely made it look abit like one of Bill's own "scruffy nineirons". Orwhen some of his former pupils, suchas Jim Renwick, Colin Deans orTony Stanger, scored for Scotland. Bill McLaren obituary BBC sports commentator and 'the voice of rugby union' for nearly 50 years Bill McLaren in 2002, the year of his retirement Photograph: Huw John / Rex Features Eddie. These included Murray Walker (motor racing/Formula One), Peter O'Sullevan (horse racing), Harry Carpenter (boxing and rowing), Dan Maskell (tennis), David Coleman (athletics), Peter Alliss (golf) and John Arlott (cricket). Bill McLaren was a legendary commentator on rugby matches. McLaren died on 19 January 2010 at the age of 86 in his home town of Hawick. Bill McLaren followed the likes of Peter O'Sullevan, John Arlott, Harry Carpenter and Murray Walker into retirement and a generation of BBC commentators had finally fallen silent. *The All Blacks that day looked like great prophets of doom. The proud scot also liked to use Scottish phrasing which sometimes needs interpretation for the rest of us. [15], McLaren has continued to be honoured for his legacy in Hawick and in the sport of rugby. He didnt always get his place on the Welsh team but he toured twice with the British and Irish Lions and captained the 1977 tour to New Zealand. The 60-year-old retired surgeon, who lives near Cowbridge, said: He was never biased towards Scotland, which was typified by the conversion of John Taylor at Murrayfield in 1971 [to seal a 19-18 victory for Wales]. Throughout his distinguished career he earned . (McLaren offering a friend a mint). Hes like Bambi on speed. What a description of one of Irelands greatest wingers. Bennets got his first cap for Wales when he came on as a substitute for an injured teammate. William Pollock Bill McLaren, CBE (16 October 1923 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. Known as 'the voice of rugby', he retired from commentating in 2002. Until his retirement in 2002, he was known as 'the voice of rugby'. Share our stories. [2] Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many.[3]. He was a pivotal part of the Pontypool side that was created by Ray Prosser and dominated Welsh club rugby in the late 1970s and early 1980s, captaining the side between 1982 and 1985. But in that same year he contracted tuberculosis, and so began the second fight for his life. Brown was a forward who took the place kicks. He was a forward spotter deep in hostile territory, often on his own, identifying enemy targets and relaying the information back to his unit. Post a comment. Born in Chorley, Lancashire, he played 10 times at Test level and proved an exceptional player for Swansea RFC, for whom he made 242 appearances and skippered in 1976-77. He was a very special person., Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive Roger Lewis said: When he retired from the game he was missed in the manner that many of the greatest players in Welsh rugby history have been, which is some accolade in itself, before you consider he was a Scotsman.. *Theyll be simply chuffed to bits down at. Max Boyce whose home village of Glynneath has played annual matches against McLarens hometown of Hawick for more than 56 years called for a minutes silence at Wales Six Nations clash with Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on February 13. He was unbiased, clear . *Tweet, tweet, tweet commentary on Scottish full-back Peter Dods strange run up to a penalty kick. He was known as 'The Voice Of Rugby'. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. McLaren also featured as a commentator on the video games Jonah Lomu Rugby and EA Rugby 2001, and also did voice work for Telewest Communications. And tributes to Bill McLaren poured in last night from some of the greatest players to have ever graced the game. After that tour, he switched to playing league but then returned to union. His club was the Hawick Harlequins, Hawick being a town in Scotland. I was certain I would be next. As fiercely passionate a Scot as you could wish to meet, McLaren never let nationality cloud his judgement. *He kicked that ball like it were 3 pounds o haggis. When they get going, its like watching cattle stampede, huge fellows who thunder about the paddock like mad rhinos. He has two famous sons-in-law, Linda married former Scotland rugby scrum half Alan Lawson and Janie married horse racing commentator Derek Thompson. He was renowned for his jerky sidestep that he executed at high speed. He played in the second row and captained New Zealand eleven times. There was also an internet campaign last year to give McLaren, from Hawick in the Scottish Borders, a knighthood for his work. I think the jink is dying in modern rugby certainly the Welsh are trying to keep it alive lets hope its never lost. From next spring, the Bill McLaren 100 exhibition will share Hawick Museum with a display charting Hawick Rugby Club's 150 years. He was selected for the British and Irish Lions in 1967, 1971, and 1974. I remember interviewing him once about his early influences, and he mentioned being impressed by the great Jack Manchester, captain of the All Blacks, in 1935. Davies scored twenty tries in 46 tests, an impressive feat both then and now. Comments. New on @Playing_Pasts today A DRAGON AMONGST 'LIONS'! Craig Quinnell was a giant (and I mean giant) lock. Im a little unsure on how to unpack this quote. The study of the "voice of rugby" was where match-day preparations took place during his 50-year career. He was so effective that he displaced Will Carling from the test team. 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. He was tough and willing. The late great, Bill McLaren was simply the world's best rugby commentator ever. Bill McLaren died on 19 January 2010 at the age of 86 in his home town of Hawick. This is what McLaren had to say about Phil Bennett, the great Welsh flyhalf. The couple famously used to play 18 holes of golf together every day. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. #TheVoiceOfRugby #BillMcLaren #JonathanDavies #AndrewCotter *Hes like a raging bull with a bad head. Regarding He could sidestep 3 men in a telephone box would this be a welsh wizard, Barry John? Colin Meads was capped 55 times for the All Blacks from 1957 to 1971. For a year short of a full half-century, first on radio and from 1962 on BBC television, Bill's voice washed over rugby union, soothing and harmonious. That feared Welsh team of the seventies won three Grand Slams, with Davies tearing up the wing in each of them. It is not being overly melancholic to say that the Six Nations Championship has never seemed quite the same since McLaren retired. Tell a coach or teacher. But in truth, he was much more than rugby's voice, more its full-blown orchestra, devoted to the works of the Romantic movement, and only the Romantic. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. Enter your email address below and we will email you new posts: 60 Of The Best Great Quotes from Bill McLaren (part 1 of 4) Celebrations, Fisticuffs, Tough Guys, Big Boys and Bills Daughter, Linda, The Triumph Of Human Spirit Wins African Cup Of Nations, 60 Of The Best Great Quotes from Bill McLaren (part 1 of 4) | Great Moments Of Sportsmanship, 60 Of The Best Great Quotes from Bill McLaren - Part 2, 60 Of The Best Great Quotes from the Late Great Bill McLaren (part 3 of 4) | Great Moments Of Sportsmanship, 60 Of The Best Great Quotes from the late great Bill McLaren (part 4 of 4) | Great Moments Of Sportsmanship. The image would haunt him for the rest of his days. Bill McLaren gathered thousands of items relating to the game during his years as a commentator, Bill McLaren was considered by many to be the "voice of rugby" during his long commentating career. Well, no dancing in the streets of Hawick tonight but Scotland were unlucky to lose by a 14 pt margin. His spirit lives on here in this blog and in The Bill McLaren Foundation. He became more famous once his playing days were over for his work as a broadcaster, journalist and novelist. Following his death in 2010, the Bill McLaren Foundation (BMF) was formed by former friends and colleagues in his hometown of Hawick. [5][6], He played in a Scotland trial in 1947 and was on the verge of a full international cap before contracting tuberculosis. He used to say about my speed, If you blink youd miss him and If you knock a light off he could jump into bed quicker than the light goes off. sidestep 3 men in a phonebox? He became more famous once his playing days were over for his work as a broadcaster, journalist and novelist. His expressions and the sound of that unique Scottish burrrr, remain vivid memories for a generation who grew up to enjoy and admire his commentaries during the 50 years of his tenure. We are the leading rugby union news and content network delivering you the latest news, views and all the moves in Rugby Union. If you want to know more about who hes talking about and what he actually means, read through the later sections of this article. In the Cambridge team, Butler brought a physical edge to a pack coached by the former Scotland international Ian Robertson, who was also to become a well-known rugby voice on the BBC. Matt Williams. After retirement, McLaren wrote the book Rugby's Great Heroes and Entertainers in 2003. His sidestep was marvelous, like a shaft of lightning. Sadly, McLaren, known as 'the voice of rugby' for his brilliant BBC commentaries, had died earlier in the . Tell us your story. Born in Newport, south-east Wales, Butler was a first-generation public schoolboy and a first generation Welshman. He loved the characters in the game. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Gerald Davies was capped for Wales as a centre in 1966. Winger Simon Geoghegan who was capped 37 times for Ireland between 1991 and 1996.

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