Eddie Butler was a man of many talents and will ... his country on six occasions before retiring from international rugby union aged 27. He became a columnist and journalist who was not afraid ...

Former Wales rugby union captain and legendary broadcaster and commentator Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65. After rising to prominence with club side Pontypool, Butler played 16 times for ...

The former Welsh rugby union player, who went on to become an ... recorded poetic piece on the Queen by the recently departed Eddie Butler.” BBC correspondent James Landale said: “Incredibly ...

Eddie Butler was born in Newport ... succeeded rugby comms icon Bill McLaren as the lead commentator on rugby union. His narration of Six Nations and autumn internationals fixtures have become ...

The Times’ sub editor Jessica Hayden said: “Hearing Eddie Butler’s voice as part of ... investigating the death of the former Wales rugby union captain and legendary pundit after he was ...

He retired from international rugby in 1985 aged 27 ... Jonathan Davies also tweeted a tribute to Butler. “Totally devastated with the news about Eddie,” he posted. “Lost a charming man ...

He was the player who won 16 caps for Wales and captained his country on six occasions before retiring from international rugby union aged ... the extraordinary Eddie Butler could.

The former Welsh rugby union player, who went on to become an ... READ MORE: Police investigating as Welsh rugby icon Eddie Butler found dead in sleeping bag in PeruREAD MORE: Mike Tindall's ...

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Rob Butcher insisted his country owed Butler a sizeable debt for his contribution to the sport. “For many Eddie was the voice of Welsh rugby and he will be sorely ...

"Eddie Butler was a true commentary great - the ... writer and reporter whose passion for the game of rugby union shone through every broadcast," Davie said in a statement. "A wonderful wordsmith ...

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Eddie Butler, a former Wales rugby captain ... Butler’s death was announced on Thursday by the Welsh Rugby Union and the BBC, for whom he worked. Prostate Cymru, the ...