Sir Billy Boston wanted Wales with all of his heart, but it wasn't to be

Only a select few make such an impact in their sport that their achievements are deemed remarkable enough to be immortalised forever in the form of a statue. But Sir Billy Boston was different - he got three.The rugby league icon, who has died at the age of 92, is cast in bronze in both his hometown of Cardiff and his

The Welsh Rugby Union said: 'Sir Billy Boston, one of the best loved and most iconic figures in the history of Welsh sport, has passed away peacefully at the age of 92.

Boston was the first rugby league star to be awarded a knighthood after blazing a trail for black players through the 1950s and 60s

Iconic rugby league player Sir Billy Boston has died aged 92.

"Billy Boston was everybody’s hero, including my Mum’s. His achievements in rugby league were extraordinary"

A sporting icon has sadly died at the age of 92 just weeks after the passing of his wife as tributes pour in for World Cup-winning hero

Iconic Welsh rugby league player Sir Billy Boston has died aged 92

Boston was one of the finest players in the sport’s history Scored almost 500 tries for club and country Sir Billy Boston, the Wigan Warriors legend who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed the news of Boston’s death on T

Boston, born in Cardiff in 1934, became the first player in rugby league's 130-year history to receive a knighthood last year.

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SIR BILLY BOSTON has died aged 92. The Wales rugby legend passed away just weeks after the death of his wife Lady Joan. MORE FOLLOWS...

Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has died, Wigan Warriors have confirmed.