27/08/2026
A Legend Remembered
Tonight at Wigan v Hull KR, rugby league comes together to celebrate the extraordinary life of Sir Billy Boston. 💙🏉
Some players are remembered for the tries they scored and the trophies they won. Sir Billy will be remembered for so much more.
A pioneer, a trailblazer, a Wigan legend and the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood. He broke barriers, inspired generations and carried his success with an incredible humility and dignity.
From Tiger Bay to Wigan, and from the rugby league field to becoming Sir Billy Boston, his journey was extraordinary.
Tonight isn’t simply about mourning a legend. It’s about celebrating a remarkable man and the lasting impact he had on our sport.
571 career tries. A World Cup winner. A Wigan icon. A pioneer. A gentleman.
And tonight, thousands of voices will come together to say:
Thank you, Sir Billy. ❤️
Your legacy will live on forever.
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