Boston, 90, who stared for Wigan and Great Britain in the 1950s and 1960s, was a trailblazer for black sportsmen and one of rugby league's greatest-ever players. He scored 478 tries in 488 matches ...

Billy Boston received rugby league's first knighthood in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday - ending the sport's 130-year wait for such an honour. Cardiff-born Boston, 90, blazed a ...

It is understood the Prime Minister has written to Sir Billy to congratulate him on the honour. In 1954, he made history as the first non-white player to be selected for a Great Britain rugby league ...

There is Physical Disability Rugby League for players with a physical disability. In addition, wheelchair rugby league allows disabled players of both genders to play together.

In 1954, Sir Billy made history as the first non-white player to be selected for a Great Britain rugby league Lions tour, scoring 36 tries in 18 appearances around Australia and New Zealand ...

He played 488 times for Wigan from 1953-68 and finished his career with a British-record haul of 571 tries. He also became the first Black player to represent Britain on the Lions tour Down Under ...

Rugby Football League chief executive Tony Sutton said: “On behalf of the Rugby Football League, and the sport of rugby league, it is a privilege to congratulate Sir Billy Boston on his knighthood.

Review The League of Nations Movement in Great Britain, 1914-1919 Reviewed by Henry L. Roberts July 1953 Published on July 1, 1953 ...

The new league can take a leaf out of successful properties like the Pro Kabaddi League, says Santosh N, managing partner at D&P Advisory.

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad ahead of England XV v France XV this weekend. The squad includes 10 players from Bath Rugby and Leicester Tigers who ...

Why get into rugby league? It's a great sport to build up strength, stamina and fitness, as well as making friends and socialising. Who is it for? Grab a rugby ball and some friends and head to ...