14 h. ago Trailblazer Sir Billy Boston receives rugby league's first knighthood in private ceremony

One of the greatest ever players in the 130-year history of the sport, Sir Billy Boston received the honour from King Charles in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Economics

15 h. ago Arise Sir Billy Boston: Rugby league's first knighthood as Wigan legend honoured by the King

'He is a wonderful person who has always loved rugby league and all of the people involved in the sport'

Sport

16 h. ago Black sports trailblazer Billy Boston, 90, becomes rugby league's first knight

Billy Boston, who blazed a trail for Black sportspeople in Britain during the 1950s and ’60s, has become the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Sport

17 h. ago Rugby league star Sir Billy Boston’s knighthood ‘a little bit late’, says son

The 90-year-old was knighted by the King in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after a campaign to get the player honoured.

Sport

18 h. ago The rugby legend Wales didn't want because of the colour of his skin

Billy Boston has become the first ever rugby league player to receive a knighthood, as part of the King's 2025 Birthday Honours

Politics

23 h. ago Wigan legend Billy Boston to become first rugby league player to get knighthood

'The first knighthood for a rugby league player is long overdue recognition for a game that has contributed so much'

Sport

28 h. ago Billy Boston set to become rugby league’s first knight in special investiture

Boston scored 478 tries in 488 matches for Wigan after making the switch from rugby union to league in 1953.

Economics

64 h. ago Lions set to be without 16 players as England star called into squad

The British & Irish Lions will be without 16 players for their first training camp

Sport

1 week ago Robbie Williams at Murrayfield causes massive congestion on bypass

The Angels star is set to take to the stage at the home of Scottish rugby later tonight with doors opening at 4pm.

Politics

2 w. ago Today's rugby news as Owen Farrell set for shock England return and Lions to face infamous tour villain

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

Events

2 w. ago Duhan van der Merwe set to fly for Edinburgh but major worries in pack

Scotland and Lions Winger has not featured since injuring ankle

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4 w. ago WRU name price for Cardiff Rugby and set deadline for potential buyers

The long process of selling Cardiff Rugby has started

Economics

4 w. ago Scarlets set to sign England World Cup winner who will become an option for Wales

The Scarlets have moved quickly to snap up the talented youngster

Politics

4 w. ago Tonight's rugby news as Wales set to play match in New York and injured Welsh star flies home

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

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