CARDIFF, Wales — Barry John, the rugby great who played 25 games for Wales and inspired the British and Irish Lions’ famous series victory over New Zealand in 1971 before retiring at the age ...

The death of Wales rugby icon Barry John has been announced on Sunday evening. He was 79 years-old. The tragic news was confirmed by family in a statement, sparking a wave of tributes throughout ...

Wales rugby legend Barry John has died aged 79, his family have confirmed. Nicknamed 'The King', John was considered one of the sport's all-time greats, winning three Five Nations titles ...

WALES and Lions fly-half legend Barry John has died in hospital aged 79 - with his family paying tribute. John played in 25 rugby internationals for Wales and five Tests for the Lions. During his ...

One daughter married Derek Quinnell, who was in the same Wales and Lions teams as Barry John, establishing another Welsh rugby dynasty.

But just a year later he retired from rugby at the age of ... released last night said: "Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales, surrounded by his loving wife and ...

FILE - Former Wales players Barry John, center, and Gareth Edwards, right, attend the opening ceremony of the 1999 Rugby World Cup in Cardiff, Jan. 10, 1999. Welsh rugby great Barry John has died ...

Barry John, the legendary Welsh fly-half dubbed 'The King', has died aged 79 ...

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Barry John, the rugby great who played 25 games for Wales and inspired the British and Irish Lions’ famous series victory over New Zealand in 1971 before retiring at the ...