Sir Billy Boston: Trailblazing rugby league player dies aged 92
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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Sir Billy Boston, the legendary rugby league pioneer who passed away at 92, left an indelible mark on sports history. Breaking barriers as the first Black player to represent Great Britain and the inaugural rugby league player knighted, Boston's extraordinary career spanned decades of achievement. His recognition with a knighthood in 2021 ended more than a century of waiting for rugby league to receive such prestigious honour, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in the sport.
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Sir Billy Boston: Trailblazing rugby league player dies aged 92
Trailblazing rugby league player Sir Billy Boston has died at the age of 92; He was the first ever rugby league player to receive a knighthood, ending a 130-year wait for such an honour; He was also the first Black player to represent Great Britain
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