Tributes Paid To 'Iconic' Voice Of Rugby Eddie Butler, Who Has Died Aged 65

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Tributes Paid To 'Iconic' Voice Of Rugby Eddie Butler, Who Has Died Aged 65
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“Sport has lost an iconic voice.”

Shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of Eddie Butler. I have known Eddie since he was a gangly 18 year old star player at University. A wonderful rugby player,became a superb commentator and a fine man.Welsh Rugby Union chairman Rob Butcher insisted his country owed Butler a sizeable debt for his contribution to the sport.

“Our thoughts and prayers go to his family, who we also know well and cherish, and his close friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.

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