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Sir Billy Boston, rugby league knight, dies at 92

Published August 25, 2026 · Updated August 25, 2026 · The Guardian

Sir Billy Boston, the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood, has died at the age of 92. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed the death of the Wigan Warriors legend on Tuesday.

Sir Billy Boston, one of rugby league's greatest players and the first from the sport to be knighted, has passed away aged 92. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed the death of the Wigan Warriors icon on Tuesday. fish-roadgame.com

Boston scored nearly 500 tries for club and country during his illustrious career. He was described by the Welsh Rugby Union as "one of the best loved and most iconic figures in the history of Welsh sport."

Sir Billy Boston, rugby league knight, dies at 92

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