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Barry John (6 January 1945 – 4 February 2024) was a Welsh rugby union fly-half who played in the 1960s and early 1970s during the amateur era of the sport. John began his rugby career as a schoolboy playing for his local team Cefneithin RFC before switching to the first-class west Wales team Llanelli RFC in 1964.
Feb 4, 2024 · Barry John, one of the greatest rugby players of all time, passed away peacefully in hospital. He won three Five Nations titles, a Grand Slam and two Triple Crowns with Wales, and was nicknamed 'The King' by the All Blacks.
Feb 4, 2024 · Barry John is recognised as the first rugby union superstar and one of the sport's greatest players. John played a key role in Wales' 1971 Five Nations Grand Slam and inspired the British...
Feb 4, 2024 · The rugby union fly-half, nicknamed The King, won three Five Nations titles, a Grand Slam and two Triple Crowns with Wales and the Lions. He retired at 27 after becoming a superstar and a target of fame and expectation.
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Feb 6, 2024 · Over and above his status as one of the greatest fly-halves to play rugby union and an enduring Welsh icon, the late Barry John will forever be the twinkling star of millions of youthful...
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Feb 4, 2024 · 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 age of 27, has died. He was 79. John’s family announced his death Sunday in a statement released to British media, saying he died peacefully in the hospital.
Feb 4, 2024 · 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, a...
