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Warren Gatland, the coach who picked George North for his first and last Wales games, first and last Lions games, and first and last Rugby World Cups, led tributes to the retiring center on Wednesday. North announced he’s ending a 14-year test career on Saturday after the Six Nations wooden spoon decider against Italy at Principality Stadium, where he made …

LILLE, France (AP) — Matthis Lebel has replaced left winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey for Sunday’s Six Nations match against Italy. The French rugby federation did not say why Bielle-Biarrey was ruled out but reports said he hurt his neck on Saturday. Bielle-Biarrey scored his sixth international try in the 20-16 win away to Scotland two weeks ago. Lebel was not initially …

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 …