25 Aug 2026 18:01:51
RIP Sir Billy Boston.

Argubly the greatest British Rugby Player of all time, a Wigan legend, a League, a man denied his chance to play Union for Wales because he was black. Was adopted by Wigan and League and became a true great forming a devastating partnership with Eric Ashton.

I had the pleasure of meeting him twice and he was a humble giant of a man, even though elderly he was still built like a tank. He had probably even at that age the broadest frame i had ever seen, he must have been mind blowing in hisbprine in the 50s.

I also knew someone who played him a number of times, and he couldn't not speak highly enough of him not only in awe but just what a wonderful man he was when not in his way on the pitch.

One of the those truly worthy of the title Legend, RIP.

1.) 25 Aug 2026
25 Aug 2026 19:25:18
Sad day for Wiganers, a true giant of the game and the town. I met and talked to Billy many times as I collected his bin, a true gentleman. Rugby League has lost a true icon and will be sadly missed. RIP Billy. ?

2.) 26 Aug 2026
26 Aug 2026 09:01:42
As a huge Warriors fan since a kid, this is a huge loss, absolute legend and rightly recognised for his achievements. RIP. ?❤️