Wigan Warriors’ next generation have made a ‘great impression’ since being promoted into the first-team, according to head ...

Former Hull FC and Bradford Bulls forward Franklin Pele has found a new club: in the third division of French rugby union.

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to undergo huge change during the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have officially announced ...

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to undergo huge change during the summer transfer window. The Red Devils are reportedly eyeing a ...

Sir Billy becomes the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in 130 years of the sport's history.

But with rugby league clubs circling he signed for Wigan on Friday March 13, 1953, after the club paid £3,000 for his signature. He was a club legend for 15 seasons, playing his last game in ...

“Trailblazing” rugby league star Sir Billy Boston’s honour came “a little bit late”, his son said, as his father became a knight in a first for the sport. Sir Billy, who scored 478 tries ...

The family of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston have spoken of their pride after the 90 year-old was knighted by the King at Buckingham Palace today. It's rugby league's first ever knighthood ...

Billy Boston becomes the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood from King Charles Credit: PA Images. The 90-year-old, who was born in Wales, played on the wing at Wigan for 15 years ...

In 1953, Wigan Rugby League Club saw what others ignored. Boston signed and soon became a phenomenon. ... By contrast, rugby league has its roots in the working-class towns of the north.