He's being replaced by Dave Woods, who is an excellent commentator.

All hail to the gods, it's about time French retired.

You certainly can't accuse the BBC of ageism in relation to good 'ole Ray.

Thank the lord.

What exactly does 'good running' mean??

"Every time we come to Headingley there is a dog on the pitch. Why oh why people bring dogs to Rugby games, I'll never know!"

You're a legend, Raymond

Understandable - Saints lost.

Hallelujah. I've only been waiting 20 years

At least your dog loves you, Ray

They should give Mick Morgan a call if a commentary gig is up for grabs, he'll certainly make an impression on the viewers.

Modern game with an antique commentator.

Embarrassing and everything that is wrong about the BBC and Rugby League.

Mind you I'm not that keen on Dave Woods, but he's a vast improvement.

He has made BBC RL what it is for many years, and it will be a sad day when he does hang up his mic permanently.

Woodsy is a good bloke and is the natural man to take over. Just need a new right hand man to take over from Jonathan Davies.

This.

He certainly has, but not in a good way.

Im sure in the 2nd half saints where attacking and he said eastmond but it was john wilkin anbody else pick it up ?

French and Davies need to learn to listen to each other. They tend to interrupt each other's sentences too much. Both needs to be replaced IMO .

And they are still better than Eddie and Stevo, and the BBC still cover RL better then Sky.

Give me Stevo anyday