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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

Billy Boston Before the Knighthood: Know All About the League Legend and the Forgotten Black Icons of Welsh Rugby

From Butetown to Buckingham Palace — Billy Boston's journey celebrates excellence, resilience, and long-ignored Black Welsh rugby pioneers.

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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.

Evening Standard

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

Hull KR end 45-year wait for Challenge Cup glory as late try denies Warrington

Hull KR beat Warrington 8-6 to win the Challenge Cup thanks to a late Tom Davies try and Mikey Lewis’s conversion

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From full-back to front row, the battles that will decide Challenge Cup final

Last year’s beaten finalists Warrington take on Super League leaders Hull KR at Wembley on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Matt Dufty bans mum from Warrington cup final because she has never seen him win

Dufty’s dad Glenn is planning to jet in from Australia but mum Leonie is under strict instructions to stay at home.

The Independent UK

Former England coach says Australia humbling in Las Vegas did ‘a lot of damage’

Craig Richards led England to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022.

The Independent UK

Willie Peters hopes to end Hull KR’s wait for trophy after ‘adversity’ of past

Hull KR face Warrington in Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup final.

The Independent UK

Tom Aspinall teases UFC return fight ‘date and location’

It remains to be seen whom the interim heavyweight champion will face, after he hinted that regular-title holder Jon Jones has retired

The Independent UK

Women’s Super League is light years behind Australia but kicks off with hope

England’s pummelling in Las Vegas was considered a major setback by some but Wigan coach Denis Betts and the RFL see it differently

The Guardian - UK

Hull KR and Leeds to clash in Las Vegas as Super League’s American adventure continues

The two clubs will clash as the league returns to Sin City for a second year in a row

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English football's worst-ever European qualifiers with Tottenham and Man United set to duke it out for Champions League place

This month's Europa League final will see either Tottenham or Manchester United qualify for the Champions League

Evening Standard

EFL final day permutations for Championship, League One and League Two

Title races, automatic promotion battles, play-off tussles and relegation fights will all be decided in a dramatic last round of games

The Independent UK

Super League stars excited for return of Magic Weekend to Newcastle

The event is now guaranteed to remain in the north east for at least the next three years.

The Guardian - UK

Wigan’s Jai Field runs the show against St Helens in front of Christian Wade

Jai Field scored two sensational tries in front of Wigan’s surprise new signing Christian Wade in a 24-14 win against St Helens

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The Independent UK

Christian Wade to switch codes and join Wigan Warriors

The move follows stints in rugby union and the NFL

The Independent UK

PA sport day schedule for Friday, April 18

The Guardian - UK

Championship anxiety and emotion heighten in the race for promotion

Leeds and Burnley are trying to hold off Blades at the top and thrilling race for playoff spots must be whittled down

Sports Illustrated

Wrexham Standings: EFL League One Table After 42 Games

Wrexham remain second in the EFL League One standings after their goalless draw against Wigan.

The Guardian - UK

Wigan end Hull KR’s unbeaten run after Harry Smith inspires devastating finale

Abbas Miski’s late try sealed Wigan’s 28-12 victory against Hull KR, who suffered their first defeat in seven Super League matches

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Ranked! The 20 best free kicks of all time

The best free kicks of all time, from long range screamers to exquisite curlers

The Independent UK

When Harry Kane could finally win first major trophy as Bayern Munich close in on Bundesliga title

The England captain continued his strong season to take Bayern closer to domestic success

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