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Prime minister Andy Burnham ‘heartbroken’ after deathof rugby league legend Billy Boston
Boston was one of the finest players in the sport’s history
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Global — Aaron Bower
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Boston was one of the finest players in the sport’s history
Read full story on The Guardian →
Global — Aaron Bower
Boston was one of the finest players in the sport’s history
Wigan plan series of tributes in Thursday’s Hull KR clash
The prime minister, Andy Burnham, said he is “heartbroken” by the passing of Sir Billy Boston as he lead tributes to the rugby league icon following his death.
Boston passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. He was one of the sport’s all-time great players, scoring almost 500 tries during an illustrious career for Wigan Warriors and Great Britain, eventually becoming the first man in rugby league history to be knighted for his services to the game last year.
Wigan plan series of tributes in Thursday’s Hull KR clash
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Source: The Guardian · Aaron Bower. Published 25 Aug 2026, 03:26 pm.
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