Huge stadium funeral announced for Welsh rugby legend days after wife laid to rest

The rugby icon passed away last week at the age of 9214:53, 02 Sep 2026Arrangements for the funeral of Welsh rugby league icon Sir Billy Boston have been announced, with fans being invited to say farewell to the legend in a service at the his beloved club, Wigan Warriors' stadium.‌Sir Billy passed away in hospital last week at the age of 92 - just days after the funeral of his beloved wife of 70 years, Lady Joan - with emotional tributes quickly pouring in for the Cardiff-born great from across the world of rugby league and beyond.‌Born in Tiger Bay in 1934, he started his career in rugby union with Welsh sides Neath and Pontypridd before switching codes in 1953 and heading up north to join Wigan. It was there he became one of the greatest try-scorers in the history of British rugby, scori