Wigan pays tribute to rugby league legend Billy Boston after his death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Billy Boston, a rugby league icon and Wigan star, has passed away at 92. Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed heartbreak, calling Boston a 'giant of a man' who inspired many. Boston played for Wigan from 1953 to the late 1960s, amassing 478 tries in 488 games. He was knighted in June 2025, becoming the first rugby league player to receive such an honor. Wigan is set to honor Boston during their upcoming Betfred Super League fixture against Hull KR on Thursday.
- •Billy Boston died at the age of 92.
- •He played for Wigan from 1953 to the late 1960s.
- •Boston scored 478 tries in 488 appearances.
- •He was knighted in June 2025, a first for rugby league players.
- •Wigan will honor Boston in their next match against Hull KR.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Burnham pays tribute to ‘giant of a man’ Billy Boston after rugby league great’s death
"Burnham paid a touching tribute to Billy Boston following the news of his death
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