Rugby: Wales wing North out of All Blacks series

Wellington: Wales star wing George North was ruled out of the All Blacks series on Monday, adding to a mounting injury toll that leaves the tourists looking for fringe players to step up. North was a standout in Wales’ 39-21 first Test loss but pulled up lame late in the match, with subsequent examinations confirming his tour was over. “North suffered a hamstring injury in the first Test in Auckland, ruling him out of Wales’ remaining games,” the team said in a statement. His absence means coach Warren Gatland is without some first-choice players for the remaining two Tests, stretching his squad’s depth.