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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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

Knights confirm playmaker's long-awaited NRL return

Newcastle have turned to Jackson Hastings for their NRL clash against the Sydney Roosters, who have a playmaker of their own back from injury.

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Raiders lose star winger for up to three months

Canberra have been dealt a seismic blow with winger Savelio Tamale to miss at least 10 weeks, potentially opening the door for Jed Stuart to make his NRL debut.

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Haas opens up on Broncos future, 'weird' Origin opener

Payne Haas has addressed his future at Brisbane as the superstar prop weighs up what will arguably be the biggest contract decision of his career.

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Mayday, Mayday: Wests Tigers answer Taylan's call

Taylan May has turned down South Sydney and opted to make his NRL return at Wests Tigers, after signing a train-and-trial deal with the club.

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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.

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New Bulldog relieved at first-up Canterbury reception

Lachlan Galvin is desperate to put his Wests Tigers exit in the past, ready to start in Canterbury's halves against South Sydney if picked by Cameron Ciraldo.

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Billy Boston to become rugby league’s first knight

The 90-year-old blazed a trail for black sports stars and finished his career with a British record 571 tries to his name.

The Independent UK

Wigan great Billy Boston knighted in historic first for rugby league

Billy Boston, 90, is not only one of rugby league’s greatest players, but one of the pioneering black figures in British sporting history

The Guardian - UK

Dogs show they see Galvin as half after joyous arrival

Lachlan Galvin's much-publicised Canterbury arrival has ended with him scoring a try while playing halfback for the last 23 minutes of a win over Parramatta.

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Sorensen's tackle could be season-defining: Panthers

Penrith teammates are taking inspiration from a crucial effort play by Scott Soernsen as they battle to revive their title defence.

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Penrith have last laugh at Luai as Tigers slam referees

Penrith have defeated Wests Tigers in Jarome Luai's first game against the club where he won four NRL premierships at five-eighth.

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Milestone Papalii double lifts Raiders over Souths

Josh Papalii and Ethan Strange scored two tries apiece as the Raiders moved to the top of the ladder with a 36-12 win over South Sydney in miserable conditions.

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Coach Ryles welcomes hype as spurned Eels face Galvin

Lachlan Galvin's Canterbury club debut will come against Parramatta, the other NRL team that had pursued the teenage star amid his move from Wests Tigers.

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'No excuse for it': Hasler fumes over new Titans low

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has launched into his players after a diabolical first half in the 44-14 loss to Brisbane.

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Broncos blackout of Titans gives Reynolds a great 300th

Brisbane relieved pressure on coach Michael Maguire with a 44-14 win over Gold Coast, their first victory since April in Adam Reynolds' 300th game.

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Raiders eye winning send-off for record-breaker Papalii

Josh Papalii will break Canberra's appearance record on Sunday, but supporters hope there are more memories to be made in his final season in lime green.

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Tiger's name the only way to explain Origin snub: Benji

Benji Marshall has claimed Terrell May's name and reputation has counted against the prop in his bid for State of Origin honours.

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Dolphins destroy Dragons in record-breaking victory

The Dolphins have scored the most points in their history to blitz St George Illawarra and move to seventh on the table after another Isaiya Katoa barnstormer.

The Guardian - UK

Hull KR are out of the darkness and ready to end 40-year wait in Challenge Cup final

Close calls in the past couple of years point to a team on the up and Hull KR are favourites to beat Warrington

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Knights coach sorry for criticising frustrated fans

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has apologised for saying the home fans who booed the Knights do not understand rugby league.

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Broncos star axed as Walsh gives Maguire new hope

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says the axing of Selwyn Cobbo is all about "standards" while the return of fullback Reece Walsh has come at just the right time.

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O'Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback

Newcastle have come back to beat Manly 26-22 after fans vented their frustration at the Knights following another scoreless half at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The Guardian - AU

Footballer, Bachelor star … fantasy writer? The TikTok furore over Luke Bateman’s book deal

His book is expected to be about a boy battling hardships in a magical world, but the deal has sparked real world debate about power and privilege

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