Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Billy Boston was the first rugby league star to be awarded in knighthood which he received in 2025 (Getty)Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, a pioneer for black players in the sport, has died at the age of 92. Boston was the first rugby league player to be knighted, receiving the honour in 2025 after a trailblazing career. Across his career with Wigan Warriors and Great Britain, he scored a British-record 571 tries and won three Challenge Cups as well as the 1960 World Cup. Inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1988, Boston is commemorated with statues in Cardiff, Wigan, and at Wembley Stadium. Tributes have poured in from across the sport following his death, which comes just weeks after the passing of his wife, Lady Joan. In fullRugby League legend Billy Boston dies aged 92More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Sir Billy Boston death: Rugby League legend dies, aged 92
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Billy Boston was the first rugby league star to be awarded in knighthood which he received in 2025 (Getty)Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, a pioneer for black players in the sport, has died at the age of 92. Boston was the first rugby league player to be knighted, receiving the honour in 2025 after a trailblazing career. Across his career with Wigan Warriors and Great Britain, he scored a British-record 571 tries and won three Challenge Cups as well as the 1960 World Cup. Inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1988, Boston is commemorated with statues in Cardiff, Wigan, and at Wembley Stadium. Tributes have poured in from across the sport following his death, which comes just weeks after the passing of his wife, Lady Joan. In fullRugby League legend Billy Boston dies aged 92More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
