After 55 years and 99 State of Origin matches, rugby league icon Ray Warren announced his immediate retirement from sports commentary. Today we will discuss about Ray Warren: Children| Retirement| Net Worth| Son| Statue.
Ray Warren: Children| Retirement| Net Worth| Son| Statue
Raymond Warren OAM (born 11 June 1943) is a retired Australian sports commentator best known for his coverage of televised professional rugby league matches on the Nine Network. He is often referred to as “The Voice of Rugby League”. Warren used to call the events of the Australian swimming team and the FINA World Championships until the Nine lost the rights to these events in 2008 and participated in Nine’s coverage of the London Olympics in 2012.
| Born | 11 June 1943 Junee, New South Wales, Australia
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| Other names | Rabbits, Rabs, The Voice of Rugby League[1] |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Occupation | Sports commentator |
| Years active | 1967-2022 |
| Employer | Nine Network |
| Spouse(s) | Cher Warren |
| Children | Chris Warren (son) Holly Warren (daughter) Mark Warren (son) |
Children
The great NRL commentator Ray ‘Rabbits’ Warren once called his daughter Holly his ‘prize apple’.
And his words still ring true, as the 77-year-old ‘Voice of Rugby League’ was on hand to support Holly after undergoing cosmetic nose surgery in Sydney on Monday.
Ray leaves a cosmetic clinic in Double Bay with his tattooed daughter, before heading to a nearby cafe to grab breakfast.
Retirement
Ray Warren remarks on his last game of rugby league, with the veteran broadcaster announcing his immediate retirement from what he calls the football.
The 78-year-old will not comment on this year’s State of Origin series, ending months of speculation about his future.
Warren signed a five-year contract with Channel 9 in 2017 – extended until the end of the 2022 season – but he did not appear in the commentary box this season.
“After talking with my family and calling rugby league and other sports for 55 years, I have decided that my time in the commentary box is over,” Warren said in a statement.
“I would be too short to call but I think it is time to move on with my 80th birthday only 12 months away.
“I really want to thank everyone very much. All my teammates on Channel 9, Channel 10, Radio 2GB and where I made my debut in Radio 2LF in Young, a young man from Juni to turn his dreams into reality Hope my story will bring some inspiration in the lives of other young children of the country.
Net Worth
Ray Warren has an estimated net worth of $9 million USD and primary income from sports commentator. We don’t have enough evidence on Ray Warren cars, Ray Warren’s lifestyle. We will update these information soon.
Son
Chris Warren, son of Ray Warren, is a retired Australian sports commentator. He is a former professional rugby league footballer and television presenter/producer.
Australian sports commentator, Ray Warren is best known for his coverage of professional rugby league matches on the Nine Network.
His father, known as “The Rugby League’s Voice”, used to announce the events of the Australian swimming team and the FINA World Championships until the Nine lost the rights to these events in 2008, and moved to London in 2012. Also covered Olympics for Nine.
Statue
Standing strong and proud in Dobbin Park, the Ray Warren statue honors the legendary Channel Nine rugby league commentator who was born and raised in Juneau.
Affectionately known as the “Rabs”, Ray Warren is best known for his coverage of televised professional rugby league matches on the Nine Network, and his voice has become synonymous with important rugby league matches in Australia. He is often referred to as the “voice of rugby league”.
For information on Juni’s history and attractions, also check out the visitor information booth located in Dobbin Park, opposite the Juni Hotel in the roundabout.
