Billy Boston, who blazed a trail for Black sportspeople in Britain during the 1950s and ’60s, has become the first rugby ...

The former Wigan player will be the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in 130 years of the sport's history.

Boston, who finished his career with a British record of 571 tries, was honored Tuesday in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

At the age of ninety, he is rugby league's first player to receive a knighthood in its 130-year history. Find out more about ...

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One of the greatest ever players in the 130-year history of the sport, Sir Billy Boston received the honour from King Charles ...

The 90-year-old was knighted by the King in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after a campaign to get the ...

The son of Wigan rugby league hero Sir Billy Boston has spoken about his father’s visit to Buckingham Palace to receive his ...

RUGBY league’s first ever knight, Sir Billy Boston, is as relevant to today’s generation at Wigan as he was his own, boss ...

Wigan Warriors will honour Sir Billy Boston’s knighthood at a special tribute match at their next home fixture at the Brick ...

Billy Boston, who blazed a trail for Black sportspeople in Britain during the 1950s and '60s, became the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in a special ceremony at Buckingham ...

Sir Billy Boston has been knighted in recognition of his services to rugby league, becoming the first player in the sport's ...