Wigan Warriors thrash Hull KR in tribute match for Sir Billy Boston
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Wigan Warriors defeated Hull KR 46-0 on August 27, 2026, during a tribute night for Sir Billy Boston, who recently passed away at 92. Wigan's Liam Marshall scored a hat-trick, while teammates Jai Field, Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, and Jake Wardle also contributed tries. The match featured emotional tributes, including wreaths and a group rendition of 'Jerusalem'. Wigan's victory lifts them to the top of the Super League standings, two points clear of Leeds Rhinos, while Hull KR remains in sixth place, contending for the final play-off spot.
- •Wigan scores 46 points, Hull KR held scoreless
- •Marshall records hat-trick as Wigan's standout player
- •Tribute paid to rugby legend Sir Billy Boston
- •Wigan moves to the top of Super League
- •Hull KR fights for playoff position in final games
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Wigan beat Hull KR on night of tributes for Boston
- 9:15 PMBBC Sport — Wigan thrash Hull KR on night of tributes for Boston
"Wigan celebrated the life of the late, great Sir Billy Boston by sweeping aside a weakened Hull KR side 46-0 in their Betfred Super League clash at a sodden Brick Community Stadium.
"Wigan Warriors move top of Super League as they thrash Hull KR on an emotional evening as the Cherry and Whites pay tribute to the late Sir Billy Boston.
"Wigan Warriors move top of Super League as they thrash Hull KR on an emotional evening as the Cherry and Whites pay tribute to the late Sir Billy Boston.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:21 PMWigan beat Hull KR on night of tributes for Boston
Wigan Warriors move top of Super League as they thrash Hull KR on an emotional evening as the Cherry and Whites pay tribute to the late Sir Billy Boston.
- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 9:15 PMWigan thrash Hull KR on night of tributes for Boston
Wigan Warriors move top of Super League as they thrash Hull KR on an emotional evening as the Cherry and Whites pay tribute to the late Sir Billy Boston.
- Sky Sports—Wigan thump Hull KR to go back top after emotional Boston tributes
Wigan celebrated the life of the late, great Sir Billy Boston by sweeping aside a weakened Hull KR side 46-0 in their Betfred Super League clash at a sodden Brick Community Stadium.
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