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Sir Billy Boston, Rugby Legend, Dies at 92

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

Sir Billy Boston, the Wigan Warriors legend who became the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood, has died at age 92.

Sir Billy Boston was one of the finest players in rugby league history, scoring almost 500 tries for club and country. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed the news of Boston's death on Tuesday.

Boston, who was last year honored as the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood, is remembered as one of the best loved and most iconic figures in Welsh sport. amunra-opinie.pl

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