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.
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. ?