Rugby commentator Bill McLaren with his CBE that he received from Queen Elizabeth II, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. McLaren, known the world over as the voice of rugby , already has an MBE and an OBE. * ... but admitted he was still apprehensive about picking up his latest gong. The 79-year-old, who retired from broadcasting last year, said: I really enjoyed it but its nerve wracking - you're frightened in case you put your foot in it.