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Former Wales captain and legendary rugby commentator Eddie Butler dies aged 65

The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru

Irish Mirror

Today's rugby news as Nigel Owens rocked by Eddie Butler death and Foley denies time-wasting

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond following the sad events of Thursday

Wales Online

Eddie Butler ‘lyricism and humanity’ praised as tributes paid following death

Broadcast colleagues Jonathan Davies and Brian Moore were among those to pay tribute

The Independent UK

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Jonathan Davies pays tribute to 'a charming man and a great friend' following Eddie Butler's death

Davies and Butler formed a formidable duo in the commentary box on the BBC's coverage of Wales internationals

Wales Online

Eddie Butler was the voice of Welsh rugby and the game will never quite sound the same without him

Butler was an accomplished rugby player, captaining his country before going on to have a distinguished career in journalism

Wales Online

Former Wales captain and ‘iconic’ voice of rugby Eddie Butler dies aged 65

The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru.

The Independent UK

Brian Moore devastated by Eddie Butler death as he says moving goodbye

Moore has led the tributes to the Wales rugby great and iconic commentator after his sudden death

Wales Online

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Eddie Butler: Former Wales captain dies aged 65

Former Wales captain and rugby commentator Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65, the BBC have announced.

Evening Standard

Eddie Butler, former Wales rugby union captain and journalist, dies aged 65

The former Wales rugby union captain and legendary broadcaster Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Butler dead: Legendary former Wales rugby captain dies aged 65

Eddie Butler, the iconic former Pontypool and Wales rugby player who went on to become a renowned commentator in rugby union, has died in Peru at the age of 65

Daily Mirror

Eddie Butler: Former Wales captain and BBC commentator dies aged 65

Butler died peacefully in his sleep while taking part in a charity trek to Machu Picchu

The Independent UK

Former Wales captain and much-loved rugby commentator Eddie Butler has died

Butler was fundraising for Prostate Cymru in Peru when he died in his sleep

Wales Online

Graham Price at 70, the Wales and Lions legend who could have ended up a Springbok

Wales and Pontypool legend Pricey received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Welsh Rugby Writers Association this week

Wales Online

'It's a truly bonkers idea!' Eddie Butler leaves many aghast with radical Welsh rugby plan

Butler offered strong opinions on the future of Welsh rugby and it provoked a visceral reaction on both sides

Wales Online

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Eddie Butler calls for Welsh rugby to quit URC, rip up regions and let players leave

Butler was offering his views on how Welsh rugby might find a way out of the quagmire of apathy that it currently finds itself in

Wales Online

17 of the best Welsh TV moments of all time

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Wales Online

The England v Wales game that 'shamed rugby' amid fears someone would be killed

In February 1980, Wales faced England in a match that history would not forget

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