Our Tribute To Eddie Butler

Following the death of one of the greatest voices in rugby, we put together a couple of clips to pay respects and reflect on Eddie Butler.

[@leighconner9118]

Rugby commentary will never be the same without Eddie's voice! A massive loss to the rugby community. RIP 😞

[@joeking7707]

Absolutely

[@markpodesta4605]

A massive loss. He had a wonderful voice. Rest in peace Eddie. 😢

[@joeking7707]

This man made rugby special,rest in peace Eddie you will be greatly missed by all.

[@vantheman1238]

Wonderful tribute. Played a cricket match with Eddie 28 years ago on a beautiful sunny Sunday in Llanvapley, Monmouthshire. Eddie was great company, had a few beers and talked rugby and cricket in the bar afterwards. Wonderful day. RIP Eddie

[@catch22rugby]

Love that story. We spent plenty of time working at the Liberty Stadium over the years, Eddie was always on hand to grab a coffee and talk with people in the press room. It didn't matter if you were Alun Wyn Jones or the man serving coffee - he had time for everyone

[@kentendo2672]

I met big Ed on several occasions. Such a lovely bloke and such sad news. Rest in peace Eddie, we in Gwent have lost one of our best

[@johngarveyire]

Rest in peace, Mr Butler, we will miss you.

[@uwanttono4012]

Lovely tribute for a lovely man!! He added great insight into rugby through his commentary. RIP Eddie!!

[@mr.jamesdavidrobert2115]

Some people have such an impact on their profession that they never truly die.

[@catch22rugby]

Forever carved into rugby history 🙂

[@The58stupot]

Very sad to hear of Eddies passing today. RIP sir.

[@philippankhurst6680]

Bill McLaren's equal in every way. Wales at home incomplete without Eddie Butler, Jiffy and Brian Moore. Astonishing voice and superb wordsmith. So many memorable phrases at so many historic moments and an uncanny knack of knowing when to say nothing.

[@terrystephens8603]

I believe Bill mclaren and Eddie Butler 2 best commentators on TV screen.Imagine how the matches will be commented in heaven with these 2 greats .

[@marygillmeister6013]

Beautifully done for a giant of commentary. He will be dearly missed

[@FlyingWoolf]

Heared the news out here in France last night, sad sad times we are living in this year. Go gently big man

[@fleshen]

God Bless you Eddie! You will always be in my heart and my two Anglo Welsh grandkids will love your voice forever bach and chwarae teg maybe you were at your best with Brian!

[@mary-roserussell8097]

Sad sad news this morning that Eddie Butler has died. He was a decent rugby player, but much more importantly, a good man. I will miss his commentaries in the 6 Nations Rugby for the BBC and his interaction with Brian Moore, which shamefully, the BBC ended last year . The 2 clearly respected and had a great deal of affection for each other. I like Brians comments this morning about Eddie. So, may you Rest in Peace Eddie. You will be greatly missed by all of us here who hold the game of rugby dear.

[@catch22rugby]

Had to pleasure of meeting Eddie on several occasions - such a nice man

[@damo6046]

Simply the voice of Rugby Union, that voice will be missed. RIP

[@catch22rugby]

The tribute that BBC put together earlier was brilliant - 6 Nations won’t be the same without him

[@lavsmate]

He was the voice of rugby... His commentary was definitive and powerful... Rest in peace sir..

[@catch22rugby]

So many iconic moments have his voice attached to it. Rugby won't be the same

[@redsidebiker]

Sorry, Bill McClaren was the voice of Rugby, Eddie was almost his equal!

[@jezbrooks9121]

Thank you 😢💔

[@paul2803]

Heard earlier today out here in West Australia.....Gutted. Thanks Eddie RIP

[@susanbaynham-evans8453]

He will be very sadly missed 😢

[@catch22rugby]

Very much Susan 😔

[@dabruscar]

RIP Eddie

[@calblake7883]

Fantastic memorial.

[@catch22rugby]

Thank you

[@llywelynapgruffyddapllywel3571]

That was beautiful. Thank you.

[@catch22rugby]

Thanks Llywelyn

[@JJONNYREPP]

Our Tribute To Eddie Butler 2138PM 16.9.22 strange days... pretty interesting commentator - with his rambling monologues as he bulls up the team or specific players he finds worthy of note...

[@High_Lord_Of_Terra]

R.I.P Eddie. POOLA POOLA POOLA POOLA!!!!!!!

[@barneypaws4883]

RIP Eddie fach

[@NeilTheFerret1]

my favourite two lines from Eddie were 1999, don't do it Scott just touch it down, and 2005 shave away Gavin shave way :)

[@catch22rugby]

"England what have you done... and Wales what are you doing?!"

[@leedavis6000]

Rip Eddie

[@johndenverfan]

6 Nations Not The Same Without Eddie Butler 💔

[@catch22rugby]

It's going to be a weird feeling knowing he's not there 😔

[@johndenverfan]

@@catch22rugby I Hope They Pay Tribute To Eddie 💔

[@redsidebiker]

To say it right for where I'm from "Tidy jon, Butt"

[@neilevans4352]

wanted independence for wales a true welshman👍

[@Scubajunky]

Another died suddenly ?

[@catch22rugby]

He was on an charity excursion in Peru - went to bed one night and never woke up :(

[@nick8772]

Cliff Morgan, Bill McLaren, Eddie Butler. All inextricably associated with rugby.